Guaranteed Whale Watching Adventure
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the most sought-after Alaskan adventure in the best whale watching boat in Alaska where every seat is a window seat. This small-group tour - 24 people maximum, is 3 hours long from pick up to drop off with up to 2.5 hours being on the water. Once you arrive at Icy Strait Point, make your way to the Excursions Hub where you will be met by your guide. Worry free departure and return times guarantee to get you back for your ships all on board time. On board Alaska's most specialized whale watching boat, guaranteed whale sightings have never been a problem! Icy Strait and Point Adolphus are world-renowned when it comes to whale activity and is home to a large number of Humpback Whales as well as Orca, sea lions and sea otters. Completely protected from the elements yet experiencing the up and close feel of the water and whales is what sets this tour apart from all others. Come out with our family and enjoy the time of your life!
Inclusions
What's included
- Full refund if ship cancels or is late
- transfers to and from the vessel
- Full Refund with 7 days notice
What's not
- Rain Gear
- Binoculars
- Snacks
Itinerary
This 2 hour and 45-minute tour includes 2.5 hours traveling through the waters of Icy Strait – home to a wide array of wildlife including Orcas (killer whales), Stellar sea lions, sea otters, Harbor seals, Dall’s porpoise, and the magnificent humpback whale. Keep an eye out for brown bears and Sitka Black-tailed deer meandering the shoreline, and the noble Bald eagle perched on tree-tops.
Whale watching in Icy Strait can take you to Point Adolphus, the world-renowned spot for extraordinary whale viewing. On this whale watching cruise, you will visit the most active playground of humpback whales in Southeast Alaska, where whale sightings are guaranteed! Breathtaking vistas of land and sea and Alaska’s magnificent creatures in the wild - this adventure is unforgettable.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Jonah and Neil were...
Jonah and Neil were excellent tour guides for this adventure. We were able to see humpbacks whales and Orcas! They both were super knowledgeable and really made you feel comfortable asking questions.
5This was an amazing tour...
This was an amazing tour and both Captain Bob and Naturalist Neil did everything to ensure we had a great experience. Finding the meeting point was easy and they did a great job to make our experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Highly recommend this tour!!!
5We were able to witness...
We were able to witness orcas feeding. Our guides were very knowledgeable and even spotted a bear for us to see.
5These two ladies know their stuff!
We had an awesome captain and first mate! These two ladies really knew their stuff and put us on an actual hunting pod of Orcas! The weather was perfect and the water was super calm. We saw humpbacks as well as a bear on the shore that our sharp eyed first mare somehow was able to spot. So wonderful that they were trying to provide a “complete package” for all of us!
5Great experience!
Great experience. We had never seen Orcas and to observe the pod hunting together was also a treat.
5Best whale watch I’ve...
Best whale watch I’ve ever been on. Captain Alana is local and knows so much about Alaskan wildlife which was amazing.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- MEETING LOCATION: PLEASE MEET 30 MINUTES BEFORE TOUR DEPARTURE TIME. Adventure Landing: Enter Adventure Center, exit door number 2, follow signs with arrows to the Excursion Hub. Wilderness Landing: Take the Free Green Gondola, upon your exit turn left, follow signs with arrows to the Excursion Hub.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 24 travellers
- Operated by
- Icy Strait Whale Adventures
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger does not need wheelchair onboard.
- Care Cart transportation from Ship's gangway to Excursion Hub for passengers with mobility issues. Plan for 20 min extra time for this service.
- Operates in all weather conditions - except small craft advisory. Please dress in layers with a wind/rain jacket, hat and gloves.
- Please meet 15 minutes prior to your departure time. When you arrive, proceed up the dock. If coming through the Adventure Center Building, exit Door # 2 and follow the path & signs with arrows leading you to the Excursion Hub. You will know you are at the Adventure Center as the dock leads you right into the Adventure Center Building. Do not stop at Door 2, go all the way to the Excursion Hub where you will see a larger green sign that says Excursion Hub. If coming to the Wilderness Dock (you will know you are at the Wilderness Dock as the dock leads you onto gravel and not into a building). Walk towards the Green Transporter right in front of you. When you get off, exit left following the gravel path & signs with arrows leading you to the Excursion Hub - a 2 minute walk. At the Excursion Hub you will see a larger green sign that says Excursion Hub. Your representative will be there with a sign that says Icy Strait Adventures. Local # to call is 907-723-7447 What to Bring: - Come prepared for rain or shine -Hat and mittens -Warm coats that are water-resistant -A camera -Binoculars -Sunglasses
- Not available for those exhibiting signs or symptoms of Covid-19
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 2 of 23.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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.
