Guaranteed Whale Watching Tours in Icy Straits – LEO, Military, Teacher Discount!
Trip Highlights
$100 whale sighting GUARANTEE
Humpback whale feeding and migration location
Comfortable boats with heated cabin and viewing decks forward and aft
Description
Join us for the best show in town, a 3-hour whale watching excursion (includes transportation time and approx 2.5 hours on the water) which begins when you board the bus that departs from the Icy Strait Point Excursion Hub, just a short 5-minute walk from your cruise ship. Travel just 1.5 miles through the picturesque landscape of Hoonah, Alaska. On arrival at the Hoonah Harbor, it's “All aboard!” and you’re off for the waters of Icy Straits and the ultimate whale watching experience. The area near Icy Strait Point, with its proximity to Point Adolphus and Glacier Bay, is home to one of the largest summer populations of humpback whales found in Alaska and the whale watching is second to none.
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Huge numbers of humpback whales come to the area near Hoonah every summer to feed in the nutrient-rich waters of Glacier Bay and Icy Strait. The whale population begins to arrive in Hoonah in May and stays through September. Humpback whales are large baleen whales that can reach over 50 feet in length and weigh as much as 30-50 tons. They are most famous for their whale songs, thought to be used by males as a mating call. Humpbacks are amazingly active and typical whale sightings include diving, blows, and flukes (tails). Lucky whale watchers may get to see breaching or bubble-net feeding, a cooperative feeding method where a pod forms a circle and dives under the water. They then blow air to create a wall of bubbles that force krill and plankton to the surface where the whales can eat them. Observing humpbacks practice bubble-net feeding is a real treat and a truly thrilling experience. We are so confident in the abilities of our Captains & Crew that we have a $100 whale sighting guarantee! Our boats are built for speed and comfort, and perfectly suited for travel along Alaska’s waterways. With our experienced local Captains and Icy Strait Point being the best port for whale watching in Alaska, this tour will be an unforgettable experience. We return to the harbor where you can explore downtown Hoonah and catch one of our regularly scheduled shuttles back to Icy Strait Point.
Included
Round Trip Transfers from Icy Strait Point
Heated Cabins & Clean Restrooms
$100 whale sighting guarantee
Fully Vaccinated Crew
Return to ship "Anytime Shuttle Pass" on regular shuttles from Hoonah to Icy Strait Point
10% Discount at the Oso Gordito Food Truck on the harbor in Hoonah! Use Discount Code HTA.
Frequently asked questions
Things to know
COVID - Heath & 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.***There is a booking fee applied to all online bookings. This fee will not be refunded on partial cancellations. It is refunded on full cancellations. We unfortunately have no control over this as a business.***
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.
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