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Hoonah Whale Watching Tour 3 hr
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659 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Hoonah
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
Cruise Alaska’s Icy Strait from Hoonah to watch for humpback whales and other wildlife, with heated cabins and viewing decks.
About this tour
Set out from Hoonah for a close look at the whales and wildlife of Alaska’s Icy Strait. This 3-hour Hoonah Whale Watching Tour pairs a scenic ride to the harbor with time on the water, where humpbacks gather to feed in nutrient-rich summer waters.
Meet your guide at Icy Strait Point and travel by air-conditioned minivan to the charter boat. Along the way, watch for wildlife near Shaman Point, including bald eagles, brown bears, and blacktail deer. Once aboard, scan the water for humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, sea lions, porpoises, and seals. You may see whales surfacing, diving, or lifting their flukes; with luck, you could witness a breach or the remarkable teamwork of bubble-net feeding.
The boat offers viewing decks and heated cabins, plus onboard restrooms. Bottled water and a light snack are provided, and whale sightings are guaranteed or you’ll receive a $100 refund for the whale-watching portion. After the cruise, return to Icy Strait Point with time to explore. Choose this Hoonah Whale Watching Tour for a memorable window into Alaska’s wild coastal waters.
Highlights
- Watch humpback whales feed in the waters of Icy Strait
- Look for orcas, sea otters, sea lions, porpoises, and seals
- Spot wildlife and take in Alaskan scenery along the way
- Enjoy viewing decks and heated cabins aboard the boat
What's included
Included
- Round-trip transportation from the Icy Strait Point gates
- Guide
- Cruise
- Bottled water and a light snack
- Restrooms onboard
Not included
- Food and drinks other than bottled water and a light snack
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4.03 / 5 · 659 reviews
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Important information
- Meet at the Icy Strait Point Adventure Center, 108 Cannery Rd, Hoonah, AK 99829
- Charter boats accommodate 18–30 passengers
- Whale sightings are guaranteed or you’ll receive a $100 refund for the whale-watching portion
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 3 hours.
What wildlife might I see?
Look for humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, sea lions, porpoises, and seals. Sightings vary.
Are Whale sightings guaranteed?
Yes. If no whales are sighted, you’ll receive a $100 refund for the whale-watching portion of the tour.
Where is the meeting Point?
Meet at the Icy Strait Point Adventure Center, 108 Cannery Rd, Hoonah, AK 99829.
What food and drinks are included?
Bottled water and a light snack are included. Other food and drinks are not included.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.03 from 659 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide 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 2.5.
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