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Hoonah Whale Watching or Fishing Tour

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

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3 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Hoonah
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Icy Strait on a Hoonah whale watching or fishing tour aboard a heated-cabin boat with room for up to six guests.

About this tour

Set out from Hoonah for a close-up look at the wild waters and rugged scenery of Icy Strait. This Hoonah whale watching or fishing tour takes place aboard a 32-foot North River boat, with a heated cabin, bathroom, and seating for up to six guests.

For whale watching, scan the water for whales and other marine and land mammals as Alaska’s coastal landscape unfolds around you. Choose a fishing trip to experience local waters from the boat, with fishing gear provided. A fishing license is required and must be purchased separately. Excursion Hub pickups include a short van ride to Hoonah, about a mile away, where you board the boat. Tours begin and end at Icy Strait Point, with the option to stay in town afterward and return by shuttle.

Bring layers, closed-toe shoes, rain gear, and any personal medication you need; rain gear is not supplied. Choose this Hoonah whale watching or fishing tour for a small-group day on the water, and enjoy a memorable view of Alaska from the coast.

Highlights

  • Watch for whales and other marine and land mammals around Icy Strait
  • Take in Alaska’s dramatic coastal scenery from the water
  • Try fishing aboard a local charter boat
  • Ride in a boat with a heated cabin and onboard bathroom

What's included

Included

  • 32-foot North River boat with heated cabin, bathroom, and seating for 6
  • Fishing gear for fishing tours

Not included

  • Fishing license; a $15 day license is required for fishing tours
  • Rain gear
  • Food and beverages other than water
  • Fees and taxes

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Important information

  • Meet at the Excursion Hub at Icy Strait Point or the Harbor Master Office parking lot, depending on the tour
  • For Excursion Hub pickup, meet 30 minutes after the ship arrives in port
  • The tour travels by van to Hoonah, about 1 mile away, to board the boat
  • Closed-toe shoes and quick-dry clothing are recommended
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  • Bring rain gear, personal medication, and a fishing license if fishing
  • Children under 4 years are not permitted
  • Small wheelchairs only; wheelchair accessibility is noted for one tour
  • No smoking, vaping, alcohol, drugs, pets other than assistance dogs, or open-toed shoes

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

Pickup is at the Icy Strait Point Excursion Hub or the Harbor Master Office parking lot, depending on the tour. Follow the Excursion Hub signs from the docks.

How long is the tour?

The listed duration is 3–6 hours.

What is provided on fishing tours?

Fishing gear is provided. You must purchase a $15 day fishing license.

What is the boat like?

The 32-foot North River boat has a heated cabin, a bathroom, and seating for up to 6 guests.

Can I bring food or rain gear?

Rain gear is not provided, and food or beverages other than water are not included.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3.

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