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    Premier Whale Watch Tour

    See humpbacks and coastal wildlife from a heated, custom boat with transfers from Icy Strait Point

    From$208/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Includes

    Transfers

    Highlights

    Begin at the Excursions Hub at Icy Strait Point and head to Hoonah Harbor for a wildlife-rich whale watch. Stay warm in a heated cabin as you look for humpbacks, orca, sea otters, and coastal birds along Alaska's shorelines.

    • Travel from the Excursions Hub to the harbor by vehicle
    • Cruise Alaska's waterways aboard a custom boat with viewing decks and a heated cabin
    • Watch for humpback whales, orca, sea lions, porpoises, and seals
    • Spot eagles, bears, and seabirds along the shoreline
    • Learn about humpback behavior and bubble-net feeding
    • Return to Icy Strait Point with time to explore

    What's Included

    • Transfers

    Things to know

    Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. Humpback whales are most common from May to September. Bring a camera and rain gear.

    Cancellation policy

    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the date of your experience. Full refund if your cruise ship does not stop in port or if weather forces cancellation. No refunds within 24 hours, for incorrect date or port bookings without 24 hours notice, or for no-shows. Private charter policies differ.

    Meeting location

    Excursions Hub at Icy Strait Point

    Experience provided by Hoonah Travel Adventures
    Experience provided by Hoonah Travel Adventures

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    Adult

    $208.12

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    Child

    $208.12

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    Person - Groups of 4+

    $196.88

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    Private Tour

    $5,231.25

    Up to 30 guests!

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    LEO, Military, Teacher

    $191.25

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    4.9 stars• 664 reviews

    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    664 reviews•Google Maps

    Visitors consistently rave about the exceptional whale watching experiences led by knowledgeable captains like Denise, Lisa Marie, and Paul. These guides don't just know where to find the wildlife—they share fascinating local stories, traditional oral histories (shared with elder permission), and personal insights about life in Hoonah that make the tours memorable beyond the animal sightings. The smaller boat size gets mentioned as a real advantage for getting up close to the action. The wildlife encounters are genuinely impressive. Guests regularly spot humpback whales and orcas at remarkably close range, with multiple reviews mentioning whales breaching, bubble net feeding, and even circling the boat. Sea otters, sea lions, and eagles round out the sightings. What stands out is how the crew combines these wildlife moments with cultural storytelling, creating an experience that feels both educational and deeply personal. The fast boats help reach sighting locations quickly, and captains communicate with other charters to maximize viewing opportunities.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This was one of our favorite excursions. Denise Gray was our captain and she was wonderful. Very knowledgeable. When we came out of the marina a group of 6 whales were right there. We followed them for a while and saw net feeding, and much more. We had a lot of time left since we didn’t have to find the whales, so Denise took us to find sea lions, sea otters, and we even saw a brown bear. This excursion is highly recommended and was fun!

    Photo of Robert Bucher

    Robert Bucher

    July 17, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This was one of our favorite excursions. Denise Gray was our captain and she was wonderful. Very knowledgeable. When we came out of the marina a group of 6 whales were right there. We followed them for a while and saw net feeding, and much more. We had a lot of time left since we didn’t have to find the whales, so Denise took us to find sea lions, sea otters, and we even saw a brown bear. This excursion is highly recommended and was fun!

    Photo of Robert Bucher

    Robert Bucher

    July 17, 2025

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