Whales, Wildlife & Drones
Trip Highlights
Unique aerial perspective you won’t find anywhere else is SE Alaska!
Humpback whale feeding and migration location near Icy Strait Point
Comfortable boat with heated cabin & restroom
Live broadcast of our drone footage onbaord
Description
This whale watching tour is personalized, as it takes out a maximum of 14 guests at a time. This affords a great crew to guest ratio, allowing us to make sure that your experience is personal and special. The areas we search near Icy Strait Point and Point Adolphus are known Humpback whale feeding grounds, and are well known to Captain Josh who has a flawless record of finding whales! Add in the communication he has with his captain friends on the other boats, and it's a perfect system to find whales every time!
What really makes this tour unique, is the Drone imagery which allows us to see down below the surface - watch pods of orcas glide beneath the waves, humpback mothers with their calves and on rare occasions, witness the incredible phenomenon of "bubble-net feeding by groups of humpbacks. We do not replace your view of the whales with the drones; rather, we supplement it. You will experience all the wonder and joy of seeing and hearing these animals with your own eyes and ears, and then we’ll take you to the next level with our onboard displays.
Tour info
108 Cannery Rd, Hoonah, AK Icy Strait Point Excursions Hub Hoonah ALASKA
108 Cannery Rd, Hoonah, AK Icy Strait Point Excursions Hub Hoonah ALASKA
Why take this tour?
You don’t just get a boat and a captain. Captain Josh is also a certified Drone pilot, with a state-of-the-art filmography drone. While the focus is always to get you personal views of the wildlife with your own eyes, the view from the drone makes an incredible addition to your experience. By flying the drone a legal, safe distance from the wildlife, we can safely view them without disturbance, and broadcast the footage live to you while underway on board the boat. What you will see through they eye of our drone is simply incredible and can't be obtained by normal photography.
Not only will our guests be thrilled by incredible sightings they will also have the opportunity to take home an "unusual" souvenir. We download our drone footage shortly after docking. You can obtain an immediate copy for an extremely reasonable price - this is a souvenir like no other! You won’t find another company in Alaska who is using technology to bring you this amazing perspective of marine wildlife!
Included
Round Trip Transfers from Icy Strait Point
Heated Cabin & Clean Restroom
Return to ship “Anytime Shuttle Pass” on regular shuttle from Hoonah to Icy Strait Point
Frequently asked questions
Things to know
COVID - Health & Safety
Your health is our top priority! All of our boat crews, drivers and guides are fully vaccinated.
Stringent Cleaning – We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas during those tours that allow and between all tours. Aside from the increased cleaning abo...
Your health is our top priority! All of our boat crews, drivers and guides are fully vaccinated.
Stringent Cleaning – We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas during those tours that allow and between all tours. Aside from the increased cleaning above, our boats and vehicles are now deep cleaned at the end of each day.
Wellness Checks – Employees receive daily wellness checks, to include temperature to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
Cancellation Policy
To receive a full refund guests may cancel up to 24hrs before the experience. If for some reason your cruise ship does not make it to port, or we have to cancel due to weather, this would also be a 100% refund. No refund for cancelations less than 24hrs. This policy does not apply to Private Char...
To receive a full refund guests may cancel up to 24hrs before the experience. If for some reason your cruise ship does not make it to port, or we have to cancel due to weather, this would also be a 100% refund. No refund for cancelations less than 24hrs. This policy does not apply to Private Charters, please email for details.
What to Wear
The weather in Hoonah is often wet (we live in a rainforest.) Bring layered clothing, a waterproof jacket, a camera and/or video camera, and comfortable shoes. Keep food and flavored drinks packed tightly away. Water is permitted.
The weather in Hoonah is often wet (we live in a rainforest.) Bring layered clothing, a waterproof jacket, a camera and/or video camera, and comfortable shoes. Keep food and flavored drinks packed tightly away. Water is permitted.