14 passenger Whale Watching Tours in Icy Strait aka Hoonah AK
- 2h 30m
- Guided in English
- Private tour
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Join us on a once in a lifetime tour. We’ll take you out whale watching in Icy Straits . You’ll see humpback whales, guaranteed! You may also see- Orca, sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles.. there is so much wildlife and amazingly beautiful scenery to see!
Inclusions
What's included
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
Join us on a once in a lifetime tour. We’ll take you out whale watching in Icy Straits . You’ll see humpback whales, guaranteed! You may also see- Orca, sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles.. there is so much wildlife and amazingly beautiful scenery, don’t miss
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 62 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Definitely a TO DO!!
What a wonderful trip...we saw lots of whales. The boat and captain Josh were an excellent choice. From the meetup , the shuttle to the boat and the trip really made the experience A+. Loved every minute of it!
5So many orcas!
Had an amazing whale watch with Hoonah whale tours. The communication about where to meet before the tour was very clear. We were picked up by Jordan’s uncle who told us about life in Hoonah on the short drive to the dock. Very informative and entertaining. The 14 person boat is brand new and beautiful! There were chips, water and coffee or hot chocolate to enjoy. We saw sooo many orcas, humpbacks and even saw some otters and a sea lion and a bear on shore. Jordan was very committed to finding as much wildlife as possible, while also being conscious of maintaining a comfortable ride. I would encourage him to bring on a naturalist (or maybe a marine biology student intern?) to give more information about the whales. Overall a great experience!
5Excellent excursion - small group was perfect for us! On time, good communication, friendly operators.
Owners Mariah and Jacob gave us an amazing experience! The transport to the boat dock was friendly and informative and we saw so many whales, I was amazed! We saw two bubble feeds and stayed out till the sun was setting making the trip serene and picturesque. We were close enough to hear the spouts and a small enough tour that we could go silent - that was especially mesmerizing. Jacob's ease with the boat and knowledge of the area along with his willingness to share stories and a photo album made the trip really enjoyable. Be sure to leave the ship immediately and find your way directly to the meet-up spot - it's not far but can take about 15 minutes to get there.
5Small, perfect and a great value!!
Amazing! We highly recommend this experience. The company is family owned and operated and they are great. The captain was very knowledgeable and took us right to everything we wanted to see. The boat is new, has snacks and is extremely nice. The humpback whales were bubble net fishing which was amazing!! 10/10
5Whale watch
Amazing experience! My family loved this and would highly recommend this tour anyone! Thank you!
5Trip Bucket List Fulfilled!
This was the icing to our trip! We saw so many humpback whales, we saw Orcas, sea lions and even a bear! It’s a smaller group so it was even better and with our group of 13 we had our own private tour! Highly suggest a boat of this size plus it has a very comfortable interior cabin to cruise in If it’s cold! Thank you Jordan and Maraiya for an unforgettable experience!
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Hoonah Whale Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hoonah
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 23 experiences we list in Hoonah.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 23.
About Hoonah
Hoonah is a Tlingit community on Icy Strait in south-east Alaska, with whale-rich waters, totem poles, brown bears and the forests of Chichagof Island.
Hoonah lies on the north-east shore of Chichagof Island in the Alexander Archipelago, on Icy Strait, roughly 60 kilometres west of Juneau across the water. The Huna Tlingit, who left their homeland in Glacier Bay when the ice advanced, settled here, and it is still a largely Tlingit town, with a small harbour and a historic salmon cannery just outside town. Totem poles, dance and story are part of the community's life.
