Discount Guaranteed Whale Watching
Come explore the beautiful surrounding waters of Icy Strait and Point Adolphus. On this trip, you will have 2 1/2 hours on the water, watching the magnificent Humpback Whale, featuring Sealions, Seagulls, and the occasional beautiful Killer Whale. This boat is a 49-passenger catamaran that was built just for the occasion! Our captains and deckhands will share their knowledge of the surrounding areas to bring the history and culture of the Tlingit People whose land we are on. Join us for a trip that you will never forget!
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Itinerary:
From beginning to end in this 2 hour 45 min tour, you’ll be traveling through the waters of Icy Strait – home to a wide array of wildlife including Orcas (killer whales), Stellar sea lions, sea otters, Harbor seals, Dall’s porpoise, and the magnificent humpback whale.
Keep an eye out for brown bears and Sitka Black-tailed deer meandering the shoreline, and the noble Bald eagle perched on tree-tops. From the village of Hoonah to Pt. Adolphus near Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait Whale Adventures will delight in sharing the majestic beauty and culture that is Alaska!
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Price:
$145 + tax. Please call for charter rates
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Meeting Time:
Please meet 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. After exiting the ship, if on the Ocean Landing Dock, proceed ashore to the Icy Strait Point Adventure Center. Once inside the Adventure Center, walk through the building and exit through door number 2, which is clearly marked above the door. EXIT OUT OF DOOR 2.
Follow the signs to the Excursions Hub where you will meet your deckhand with a sign that says Icy Strait Whale Adventures. From here we will head to our dock, just 4 minutes away, and we will board the vessel for departure.If you are on our Wilderness Landing Dock, walk up the dock and you will see the Green Transporter Gondola. Take that free gondola down and exit to your left where you will see the Excursion Hub trail. Take that trail and you will shortly be at the Excursion Hub where your deckhand will meet you.
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Drop Off:
We return you to Icy Strait Point, on site very close to where your ship is docked.
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Ages:
Our custom-built whale-watching vessel makes this experience suitable for all ages
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Things to Bring:
You never know what the weather will be so come prepared for rain or shine. Hat and mittens can really make it more comfortable. Warm coats that are water resistant are a good idea. A camera to capture all those great sightings is a must and binoculars make those whales pop! Any munchies and beverages you’d like to bring to make your trip more enjoyable are fine with us!
