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Hoonah Whale-Watching at Icy Strait Point 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10

Very goodTop 40% in Hoonah

304 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Hoonah
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch for whales near Icy Strait Point on a 180-minute Hoonah trip aboard a 38-foot vessel with a small group of up to 16 passengers.

About this tour

Set out from Icy Strait Point for a small-group whale-watching trip in Hoonah, where the open water offers the chance to spot whales from a 38-foot vessel. With space for up to 16 passengers, this outing keeps the experience personal as you watch the surrounding waters and take in the coastal scenery.

Your trip lasts 180 minutes and includes private transportation. Pickup is on port property, just past the City of Hoonah Visitor Info Booth. Plan on an easy 10–15-minute walk from the ship to the pickup location, and arrive on time. The tour is not suited to travelers with limited mobility; a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. Children under 5 are not permitted, and the experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries. Starting in the 2027 season, water will not be provided, so bring your own bottle.

Choose this Hoonah whale-watching trip for a more intimate way to explore the waters near Icy Strait Point. Reserve your place aboard the small-group vessel and keep watch for whales along the way.

Highlights

  • Watch for whales from a 38-foot vessel
  • Enjoy a more personal outing with a small group of up to 16 passengers
  • Travel to and from the main port entrance with private transportation

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • All fees and taxes

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Important information

  • No children under 5 years of age
  • Requires 10–15 minutes of easy walking through the port to reach pickup
  • Pickup is just past the City of Hoonah Visitor Info Booth on port property
  • Arrive at the pickup location on time
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  • Not accessible for travelers with limited mobility
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers
  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Water will not be provided starting in the 2027 season; bring your own water bottle

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.88 from 304 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 40% in Hoonah means it ranks in the top 40% of tours in Hoonah by this score.

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