Icy Strait Shore Excursion: Whale Watching Adventure Tour

One of the most popular shore tours when cruising in Alaska is our premier whale watching tour at icy Strait.  This tour will not just offer whales but also the possibility of bears, deer, coastal ducks and geese.

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   Alaska

   Pass by

   Our Whale watching adventure starts with your transport picking you up just outside the Icy Strait Point gates.  We travel along Shaman Point to our charter boat. During the drive it is not uncommon to see some of the local Alaskan wildlife from Brown Bears, blacktail deer, puffins, swans, coastal ducks, geese and bald eagles. Once onboard our small charter the water offers other delights from orca, sea otters, sea lions, porpoises, and seals in addition to the feeding humpbacks.

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   Hoonah

   3 hours

   The nutrient rich waters of Glacier Bay attract humpback whales to Hoonah/Icy Strait in large numbers to feed on the nutrient rich waters.  They arrive every summer starting in May and head back south again in September for the winter. Humpback whales are large baleen whales that can reach over 50 feet in length and weigh as much as 30-50 tons. Humpbacks are amazingly active and typical whale sightings will include diving, blows, and flukes (tails). Observing humpbacks practice bubble-net feeding is a real treat and a truly thrilling experience.  The charter boat is built for speed and comfort, and perfectly suited for travel along Alaska's waterways. Guests will stay warm and dry with viewing decks and heated cabins as they experience the wonder and beauty of our whale watching trip. We will return to the docks and transport you back to Icy Strait Point with plenty of time to board your ship or explore downtown Hoonah.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.