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Hoonah Whale Watching Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10

ExcellentTop 20% in Hoonah

193 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Hoonah
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise Icy Strait from Hoonah aboard a small-group catamaran, watching for humpback whales and other Southeast Alaska wildlife.

About this tour

Set out from Hoonah into the wildlife-rich waters of Icy Strait on a small-group whale-watching cruise. This family-owned tour gives you time to scan the shoreline and open water for humpback whales, with chances to spot bald eagles, sea lions, sea otters, orcas, and sometimes brown bears along the way.

Your 3- to 3.5-hour trip takes place aboard a 14-passenger catamaran with a walk-around deck, heated cabin, and onboard bathroom. A local guide leads the outing, while snacks, light refreshments, and coffee or tea help make the time on the water comfortable. Port pickup and drop-off are included. Whale sightings are guaranteed, or your money back, and tours canceled because of poor weather receive a full refund.

Choose this Hoonah whale-watching tour for an intimate way to experience Southeast Alaska’s marine wildlife. Keep your camera ready and enjoy the search across Icy Strait.

Highlights

  • Watch for humpback whales in Icy Strait
  • Look for bald eagles, sea lions, sea otters, orcas, and sometimes brown bears
  • Cruise aboard a catamaran with a walk-around deck and heated cabin
  • Enjoy snacks and beverages during the trip

What's included

Included

  • Light refreshments
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Snacks
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Local taxes
  • Coffee and/or tea

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks, available to purchase
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Tours are subject to favorable weather conditions; if canceled due to poor weather, you will receive a full refund
  • Whale sightings are guaranteed, or your money back

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

Tours last between 3 and 3.5 hours.

How many passengers can join?

The small-group catamaran carries up to 14 passengers.

What wildlife might I see?

Look for humpback whales, bald eagles, sea lions, sea otters, and orcas; brown bears are sometimes spotted.

What is the whale-sighting guarantee?

Whale sightings are guaranteed, or your money back.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather forces a cancellation, you will receive a full refund.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.97 from 193 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in Hoonah
  • 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 9.1. Top 20% in Hoonah means it ranks in the top 20% of tours in Hoonah by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Hoonah

How many tours in Hoonah have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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  • Viator

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