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Icy Strait Whale Watching Expedition

4.9
16 reviews

Excursion Overview

Exciting whale watching in Southeast Alaska!

Join a three-hour Alaskan experience you won't soon forget! Delight in your captain's lively commentary as your small group combs the surrounding waters for humpback whales, eagles, and Alaskan wildlife.

With over 30 years of sea experience, Captain Dennis is thrilled to have you aboard. Coast guard inspected vessels with interior heated cabins; welcome adventurers to Icy Strait. Ensure you bring your camera to snap those incredible memories of iconic scenery and Alaskan wildlife.

Icy Strait is a popular destination for humpback whale watching. Discover the area's rich history and see these mesmerizing marine mammals. Sea otters, porpoises, and eagles are frequently seen in the area. Come share the seas for an epic Alaskan expedition.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • 2.5 hours of whale watching
  • Light snack and water
  • Coast Guard-approved restrooms onboard the vessel as well as all necessary safety equipment
  • Luxury roundtrip transportation from the main entrance to Icy Strait

Requirements:

  • Minimum age: 5 years or older
  • Guests must be comfortable walking up and down a ramp to the vessel. It can be steep at times due to the tide. Guests must also be able to get on and off the vessel from the dock. For this reason, this tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Duration: 3 hours (Roundtrip from the main entrance to Icy Strait. )

  • 30 minutes - roundtrip transportation to Hoonah City Commercial Dock
  • 2.5 hours - whale watching with Captain Dennis

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the main entrance to Icy Strait. All guests should arrive at the meeting location location 30 minutes in advance of the tour time. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to negotiate a sometimes extremely steep ramp to the boat due to extreme tides.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour utilizes two Coast Guard-inspected vessels. One can accommodate up to 16 passengers and the other up to 6.

Yes, there is a restroom onboard however, guests are encouraged to utilize the restroom before departing.

We get this question a lot. The waters we operate in are usually pretty calm. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend Dramamine or a wristband. Over the years, less than 1% of our guests have gotten seasick.

Humpback whales and other sea animals are protected species and a safe distance of at least 100 yards must be maintained at all times according to NOAA regulations.

Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour.

Warm layers are always recommended as Alaskan weather can change quite rapidly.

 

Guest Reviews

4.9

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Andrea P

On Jul 2025

Crew was knowledgeable and they really wanted us to have a good experience, and we did. I would definitely book an excursion with them again.

Susan L

On Jun 2025

Great experience to see whales. The captain made sure to try give us the best spot to see whales close up. Limo ladies were sweet great about driving all of us to and from the boat.

Michele

On Jun 2025

Awesome day at sea with beautiful weather! Could not have asked for a better captain who made sure we saw sea lions, orcas, killer whales, humpback whales, and eagles! Also gave us a great lunch recommendation for the Farmers Daughter in town & ate the best salmon and halibut tacos!

Cheryl B

On Jun 2025

Tour operators and guides were all awesome. We did see whales, but from a distance. I mistakenly expected a more up close experience. However, it was a great day on the water. Thank you

Michael S

On Jun 2025

Saw whales!!!! Had a Mom and here baby jumping probably 20 times!!!!! It was AWSOME!

$220.00

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$220.00

Duration: 3 hours

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Duration: 3 hours



Passenger (5+): $220.00

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