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Icy Strait Whale Watching 2 hr 45 min

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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  • Hoonah
  • 2 hrs 45 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Watch for whales on a comfortable 26-foot vessel with just six passengers, plus a 50% refund if no whales are seen.

About this tour

Set out from Icy Strait for a close-up whale-watching trip aboard a 26-foot Hewescraft vessel designed for comfort. With just six passengers on board, this small-group outing offers a more intimate way to scan the water and watch for whales away from larger crowds. The tour lasts 165 minutes and includes a small marine head on board. If no whales are seen, you receive 50% back.

Meet at the Excursion Hub 15 minutes before departure. From Ocean Landing Pier, follow the dock into the Adventure Center, exit through Door 2, and follow the signs. From Wilderness Landing Pier, take the Green Transporter, exit left, and follow the marked path. Plan extra time to reach the meeting point, especially if using the care cart. Bring warm, water-resistant clothing and be ready for changing weather.

Choose this Icy Strait whale-watching tour for a small-group experience on the water, with a whale-sighting guarantee. Book your place and keep your camera ready for the journey.

Highlights

  • Watch for whales aboard a 26-foot vessel built for comfort
  • Enjoy a small-group outing with no more than six passengers
  • Get a 50% refund if no whales are seen

What's included

Included

  • Whale sighting guarantee: 50% back if no whales are seen
  • Small marine head (restroom) on board

Not included

  • Food and drink
  • Rain gear
  • Binoculars
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for guests who are confined to a wheelchair
  • Arrive at the Excursion Hub 15 minutes before departure
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  • From Ocean Landing Pier, follow the dock into the Adventure Center, exit Door 2, then follow signs to the Excursion Hub
  • From Wilderness Landing Pier, take the Green Transporter, exit left, and follow signs to the Excursion Hub
  • Allow extra time to reach the Excursion Hub; mobility-challenged guests may use the care cart and should plan for 30 additional minutes
  • Bring weather-appropriate clothing, a hat, mittens, a camera, and sunglasses

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The whale-watching excursion lasts 165 minutes.

How many passengers can join?

The vessel takes up to six passengers at a time.

What happens if no whales are seen?

You receive 50% back if no whales are seen.

Where do I meet the tour?

Meet at the Excursion Hub. Follow the signs from Ocean Landing Pier or take the Green Transporter from Wilderness Landing Pier and follow the signs.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

It is not recommended for guests who are confined to a wheelchair.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.67 from 3 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 6.9.

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