Icy Strait Point is by far my favorite Alaskan cruise port. The village at Icy Strait Point as well as the neighboring Hoonah are as close to what most visitors expect Alaska to be than any other port.
ICY STRAIT POINT WHALE WATCH TOURS
The number one excursion in Icy Strait Point is whale watching. Point Adolphus is one of the premier whale watching destinations in the world so seeing whales is
guaranteed. Many times we were able to see whales, sea lions and eagles are feeding at the same location. If you're a photographer this is the best
location for whale shots.
F.I.S.H.E.S. WHALE WATCH TOUR
I have first hand experience with Floyd and Margie of F.I.S.H.E.S. and highly recommend their whale watch tour. He takes a maxiumum of 6 passengers which
makes for a more personal tour. FISHES sells out fast so make your reservation early. For a full review of FISHES Whale Watch Tour and photos visit Family Travel Fun.
GLACIER WIND CHARTERS AT ICY STRAITS
This past summer I booked a whale watch tour with Shawn McConnell with Glacier Wind Charters who also enjoys a good reputation. We saw so many whales on this tour we begin to lose count. It takes about 15-20 minutes to get to Point Adolphus where the whales hang out all summer. There's an insurance commercial currently airing featuring whales breaching in this cove. Shawn and his wife are both very nice and easy to work with. I highly recommend his tour also.
If at all possible, book an independent whale watch tour in Icy Strait instead of a ship sponsored shore excursion. The ship's tours are packed and don't provide an individual, customized experience. Many passengers have been unhappy about the ship's tours in Icy Strait Point.
ICY STRAIT POINT ZIP LINE
The second most popular shore excursion at Icy Strait Point is the zip line which claims to be the longest zip line in the world at 5, 330 feet. It looks like tons of fun. In fact you can watch the zip liners from the Icy Strait
Point beach area.
BEAR WATCH TOURS AT ICY STRAIT POINT
The third most popular tour is the bear watch tours at Icy Strait. Teckk Outfitters, a local wildlife tour operator, offers bear watch tours as well as customized fishing tours. He is well known for his bear watch tours from his van. This year he is also offering whale watch tours.
OFFICE BAR AT HOONAH
If you have time, be sure to try the fresh crab at the Office Bar in Hoonah. Hoonah is only a short walk from the dock at Icy Strait Point. Most local tour operators will be happy to drop you off at the restaurant after the tour if you like.
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