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Icy Strait Whale Watching Expedition

4.9
57 reviews

Excursion Overview

Exciting whale watching in Icy Strait!

Join a three-hour whale watching excursion aboard Storm Breaker, our 16-passenger boat. With over 30 years of sea experience, Captain Dennis is thrilled to welcome you aboard. Enjoy lively commentary as you search for whale tails making a splash. Humpback whales, eagles, orcas, and more can be found in these waters. What will you see on the water that day?

Coast Guard-inspected vessels with interior heated cabins welcome adventurers to Icy Strait. Bring your camera to capture the scenery and Alaskan wildlife along the way.

A popular destination for humpback whale watching, come learn about the area's history while keeping an eye out for these marine mammals. Sea otters, porpoises, and eagles are frequently seen in the area. Come share the seas with us and see what you find!

This tour is typically available from April through September. Our excursions were designed for cruise ship passengers but are available to everyone.

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: Approximately 3 hours (roundtrip from the main entrance to Icy Strait)

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

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the main entrance to Icy Strait. All guests should arrive at the meeting location 30 minutes in advance. 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.

    • Fully Wheelchair Accessible: No
    • Limited Mobility Accessible: No
    • Stroller Accessible: No
    • Collapsible Wheelchair & Stroller Storage Available: No

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 a Coast Guard-inspected vessel and can accommodate up to 16 passengers.

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.

For more detailed packing tips for your Alaskan vacation, check out our What to Pack for Your Alaskan Cruise guide.

Depending on the weather, you may want to wear gloves and light layers. The weather in Alaska can be highly unpredictable.

For more detailed packing tips for your Alaskan vacation, check out our What to Pack for Your Alaskan Cruise guide.

 

Guest Reviews

4.9

57 total

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Michael M

On Sep 2026

The captains were great. We were right next to a huge male Orca and got to see a humpback whale's tail.

Tami P

On Sep 2026

Once in a lifetime opportunity, and the crew was great!

Rui Juan H

On Sep 2026

Loved every minute of this tour! The captain was very knowledgeable and funny. We got to see several Orcas up close. One of the best experiences we did in Alaska! Highly recommend!

Joanne `

On Sep 2026

We had an enjoyable time on this excursion. We liked the small group size. Our captain and his staff were knowledgeable and friendly. We saw a lot of tails splashing and the tops of the whales gliding but we were close and could hear the power of the spouts when the whales came up. Overall I would recommend this trip.

Sandra G

On Sep 2026

WOW! We saw so many whales during our tour! Captain Dennis and Mate Justin made sure we got our money's worth!. I have been on several whale watching tours in Alaska, but this one had the most whales. I would book this tour again.

$220.00

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$220.00

Duration: 3 hours

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Duration: 3 hours



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