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Icy Strait Whale Watching Tour 3 hr 45 min
ExceptionalTop 4% in Hoonah
249 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Hoonah
- 3 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Icy Strait on a six-passenger whale watching catamaran, with a heated cabin, 360-degree views, and a whale-sighting guarantee.
About this tour
Set out across Icy Strait aboard a custom-built catamaran designed for close-up wildlife viewing and a relaxed ride. With a maximum of six passengers, this small-group whale watching tour gives you room to settle in and enjoy the scenery without a crowded deck.
Your 225-minute excursion runs from pickup to drop-off, including meeting, transit, and loading time. A van collects you at the cruise ship port and returns you there after the trip. Once on the water, look for whales and the diverse marine wildlife of Icy Strait from the 360-degree walk-around viewing deck. The boat also has a heated, enclosed cabin, indoor and outdoor seating, and a restroom, so you can choose where to watch as conditions and views change.
The longer time on the water is designed to give you more opportunity to experience the area’s wildlife. Whale sightings are guaranteed; if you do not see whales, you will receive a full refund. Book your Icy Strait whale watching tour for an intimate outing with plenty of time to take in the water and wildlife.
Highlights
- Watch for whales and other marine wildlife in Icy Strait
- Enjoy an intimate outing aboard a six-passenger catamaran
- Take in 360-degree views from the walk-around deck
- Relax in the heated cabin or choose indoor and outdoor seating
- Receive a full refund if no whales are sighted
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Restroom on board
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Viator
5.00 / 5 · 249 reviews
Important information
- Cruise port pickup and return by van
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 249 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 9.6. Top 4% in Hoonah means it ranks in the top 4% of tours in Hoonah by this score.
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