Icy Strait Point: all 11 tours and excursions for your cruise

Navigate the waterways of Icy Strait Point in a scenic and exciting new way during this exhilarating excursion. Icy Strait Point, Boat Launch Pier, Ocean Raft AdventureDepart the pier for the short walk to the launching area on the pier at Icy Strait Point. Upon arrival, meet your captain/guide, receive your safety and tour instructions, and be outfitted for your gear. Afterward, embark your open-air raft for a scenic and exhilarating, approximately 1.5-hour ocean adventure, a unique and fun-filled...

Experience the pristine natural splendour of the Tongass National Forest during this scenic and exciting Jeep excursion. Icy Strait Point, Hoonah Village, Scenic DriveAfter meeting your guides at the pier and receiving your safety and riding instructions, board your 4WD Jeep Wrangler and begin your back country adventure with a scenic drive through Hoonah, Alaska’s largest Native Tlingit village and home to Icy Strait Point, a cruise destination offering unparalleled access to adventure,...

Discover the exquisite natural beauty and flavours of the Native Tlingit culture of Hoonah.          Icy Strait Point, Rainforest, Port Frederick, Icy StraitDepart the pier with your guide for the short walk to the port of Icy Strait Point. Surrounded by a beautiful, towering rainforest and the abundant waters of Port Frederick and the Icy Strait, Icy Strait Point is a cruise destination offering unparalleled access to adventure, wilderness, wildlife, and genuine Native Tinglit hospitality....

How does riding the world's largest ZipRider feel? Well, there is only one way to find out during your visit to the award-winning Icy Strait Point. Higher than the Empire State Building and towering at 1,330 feet (405 m) above sea level, our ZipRider boasts speeds of up to 60 mph and a 25% grade. Can you feel the adrenaline rush yet? At 5,495 feet (1,675m) long and 6 cables side by side, this is truly an experience of a lifetime. Your fun starts with a mesmerizing ascent on the Sky Peak Gondola....

Take advantage of Icy Strait Point's location for a day's adventure combining a whale watching cruise with a drive into the interior forests and muskegs of Chichagof Island to search for bald eagles, woodpeckers, Sitka black-tail deer and spot brown bears feeding on wild salmon. Whale-Watching CruiseDepart the dock for a high-speed two-and-a-half-hour cruise toward Point Adolphus and back. You will be traveling through waters that support a diverse range of marine life, including orca...

Voyage to the renowned Point Adolphus area on a whale-watching vessel to spot humpback whales and many other marine mammals.Cruise looking for Humpback whales, Orca (Killer Whales), Seal, Porpoise, Steller's sea lionsDepart directly from Icy Strait Point for a two-and-a-half-hour cruise on a safe, stable, covered, comfortable whale-watching vessel. Travel through the bountiful waters of Icy Strait to the renowned Point Adolphus area, home to Alaska's largest summer population of humpback...

Chichagof Island Forests and Muskegs,  Alaskan fauna Depart the pier for a drive into the wilds of Chichagof Island heading for the Spasski River valley in search of local wildlife. Listen to a local guide as your bus travels through the Tlingit village of Hoonah and out into coastal rainforest and muskegs. Keep an eye out for opportunities to see bald eagles, Sitka black-tailed deer, and Alaska coastal brown bears, which may be spotted along the road. Spasski River ValleyThe Spasski River...

Experience a unique culinary workshop at In Alaska's Wildest Kitchen to learn about wild, natural and sustainable local seafood before trying your hand at grilling freshly-caught fish. Sample some local specialties washed down with a white wine spritzer. “In Alaska's Wildest Kitchen” Demonstration, Interactive Workshop and TastingA 5-minute walk from the pier takes you to In Alaska's Wildest Kitchen for a demonstration and hands-on cooking and tasting session hosted by...

Admire Icy Strait Point and Port Frederick from the water as you paddle a two-person wilderness kayak along Hoonah waterfront and coastline. Kayak Trip, Hoonah Waterfront and Coastline viewed from the seaThe 5-minute walk to the Kayak Center warms you up before the safety briefing and gear outfitting. Led by a safety-certified local guide and accompanied by a motorized boat, set off from the beach at Icy Strait Point into the protected waters of Port Frederick. Take in your guide's narration...

Spend half a day at sea on a cabin cruiser fishing for the halibut which abound in Icy Strait's waters. This is an opportunity to relax out on the water but also take advantage of unusual photo opportunities.Icy Strait, photo opportunitiesLive your own 'big fish' story. Cross the pier and step into a modern cabin cruiser to embark on the ultimate fishing excursion to the rich waters of Icy Strait. Following a brief orientation, cruise out to the fishing grounds while looking out for...

Enjoy a bus ride through the Tlingit village of Hoonah before changing pace and heading off in UTVs along trails through the spectacular wild scenery of Chichagof Island. Learn about the natural history of the area and stop to admire scenic valley, mountain and ocean views. Tlingit villageBoard a bus for a 25-minute guided tour through the Tlingit village of Hoonah en route to your departure site high in the surrounding hills. UTV ride through the wilds of Chichagof IslandUpon arrival, your local...