"Catch of the day" Whale-watching, Icy strait point, Hoonah
Overview
We specialize in whale watching in small groups; 16 passengers total. This allows for a more personalized experience and why most people chose our tours over other competitors. Our vessel is 38' feet long. We provide Pickup and drop off at the main entrance of the port.
What's Included
- Snacks Starting 2027 season water will NOT be provided. May bring your own water bottles.
- Private transportation
- Takes the average walker approximately 10-15 minuets to walk from the ship to the pickup location
- Out of respect for all travelers, please arrive at pick up location on time.
- Pick up location is just past the City of Hoonah Visitor Info Booth on port property
- All Fees and Taxes
- Activity - (Strictly- No children under 5 years of age)
- Not a limited mobility provider due to the amount of walking required
Meeting and Pickup
***we DO NOT pickup at the Excursion Hub******PRINT OUT OR SCREEN SHOT DIRECTIONS TO PICKUP LOCATION PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AS THERE IS NO CELL SERVICE AT ICY STRAIT POINT PORT***ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO GET FROM YOUR SHIP TO THE PICK UP LOCATION. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE TO RIDE THE GONDOLA FROM THE WILDERNESS DOCK TO THE MAIN PORT.If you are docked at the OCEAN LANDING DOCK it will take the AVERAGE walker about 10-15 minutes to walk the flat, easy walk through the port to the pickup location by the Main Gate/Shuttle Bus Round About. Walk along the boardwalk. Enter either the Cannery Museum or the Alaska Gift Shop building. Walk ALL THE WAY THROUGH either building and exit at the end. ** Early morning tours may have to walk AROUND these buildings if they are closed** Continue past Lil Gen's Doughnut Shop, past the "Ticket" booth and continue to the Main Shuttle Bus Round About surrounded by large logs. On the far side of Round About exit between City of Hoonah Visitor Info Booth and red Security shack. Driver will be there with WHITE Catch of the Day sign. If you arrive before the driver you can wait on the paved path just on the other side of the red security shack.If you are docked at the WILDERNESS DOCK you will need to allow EXTRA time for the line at the FREE green gondola from the ship dock into the main port area. The gondola ride is approximately 7 minutes long. Exit the gondola and take the small gravel path to the Excursion Hub. Go THROUGH the Excursion Hub. Enter either the Alaska Gift Shop or the Cannery Museum. Walk ALL THE WAY THROUGH the building and exit. **Early morning tours may have to WALK around buildings if they are closed** Continue walking past Lil Gen's Doughnut Shop, past the "Ticket" booth toward the main shuttle bus round about circled by large logs. On the far side of the Round About exit between the City of Hoonah Visitor Info booth and red Security shack. Driver will be on other side of Security shack with WHITE Catch of the Day sign. If you arrive before the driver you can wait on the beginning of the paved path just on the other side of the red security shack.*** The MINIMUM age requirement for children is 5 years old ****** We are NOT a Limited Mobility Tour Provider*** There is approximately 10-20 minutes of walking required to get from the ship dock through the port to the pick up location at the main entrance of the port. The transportation bus has 3 large steps to get into the bus. Getting to the tour boat requires walking down a 50' ramp that may be very steep depending on the tide. The ramp does have traction and hand rails. Due to limited space we are unable to store walkers, scooters or other mobility devices on the bus or the tour boat.
What To Expect
We pick passengers up at the cruise ship port's main entrance which is on the opposite side of the port from where the ships dock. It takes the AVERAGE walker approximately 10-15 minutes to make this flat, easy walk through the port. The port does offer a Handicare Shuttle that can transport passengers from their ship into the main port area. We are independent from the ship so we cannot arrange this shuttle. The drive from the cruise ship port to the harbor is 5-10 minutes. The tour is 3 hours (*30 min for round trip transportation and *2.5 hours of whale watching). See Humpback whales, porpoise, sea otters, eagles, seals, brown bear, deer and, possibly, orcas. There is no telling what we may see while out on tour. Our vessel is a 38 foot Power Cat that has inside seating, a heated cab, and an aft deck for viewing the wildlife. There is a restroom on board with a marine head. A big selling point for our tour is the lack of sea sickness. Our vessel rolls 78% less then the traditional mono hull. Our captain has over 30 years of experience. You will have a personalized, small group tour that is informative and comfortable.
Note: Strictly - Minimum age for children is 5 years old.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No children under 5 years of age
- Not limited mobility accessible
- Requires 10-15 min of easy walking through port to pick up location
- Pick up location is just past the City of Hoonah Visitor Info Booth on port property
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
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Activity code: C-12346P4
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