Guaranteed Whale Watching Adventure
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the most sought after Alaskan adventure in the best whale watching boat in Alaska where every seat is a window seat. This small-group tour - 24 people maximum, is 3 hours long from pick up to drop off. Once you arrive at Icy Strait Point, make your way to the Excursions Hub where you will be met by your guide. Worry free departure and return times guarantee to get you back for your ships all on board time. On board Alaska's most specialized whale watching boat, guaranteed whale sightings have never been a problem! Icy Strait and Point Adolphus are world-renowned when it comes to whale activity and is home to a large number of Humpback Whales as well as Orca, sea lions and sea otters. Completely protected from the elements yet experiencing the up and close feel of the water and whales is what sets this tour apart from all others. Come out with our family and enjoy the time of your life!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger does not need wheelchair onboard.
Care Cart transportation from Ship's gangway to Excursion Hub for passengers with mobility issues. Plan for 20 min extra time for this service.
Operates in all weather conditions - except small craft advisory. Please dress in layers with a wind/rain jacket, hat and gloves.
Not available for those exhibiting signs or symptoms of Covid-19
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Full refund if ship cancels or is late
transfers to and from the vessel
Full Refund with 7 days notice
Rain Gear
Binoculars
Snacks
What To Expect
This 2 hour and 45-minute tour includes 2.5 hours 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.
Whale watching in Icy Strait can take you to Point Adolphus, the world-renowned spot for extraordinary whale viewing. On this whale watching cruise, you will visit the most active playground of humpback whales in Southeast Alaska, where whale sightings are guaranteed! Breathtaking vistas of land and sea and Alaska’s magnificent creatures in the wild - this adventure is unforgettable.
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Guaranteed Whale Adventure
Duration: 3 hours
Reviews
250 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Whales, whales and more whales!
Demetra B,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was amazing! The tour exceeded out expectations! The captain and Macy were awesome. They provided great information and the captain made sure we saw as much as possible and stayed in one area so everyone could see and take pictures.
Awesome whale watching experience even in difficult weather.
Christa C,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Your Captain and Tour Guide are very knowledgeable and pleasant. We actually were running late because we had a large party. None the less, contact was made and they guided us to get to them as quickly as possible. We definitely saw whales! And sea lions. We learned a lot and could ask anything we wanted! It was very cold! Be prepared.
A miss on humpback whales
angie w,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
3.00I read so many reviews on where and what port to see whales in and this ended up being my decision. The boat was nice and the man and young lady were equally as nice. The only problem was, we only saw two humpback whales. While heading back, the captain decided to look at another area saying we could see orcas there. We did get lucky and saw five orcas we followed about a mile. Thank goodness we saw pods of whales and their young coming in on our cruise sea day. Excited about the orcas. Disappointed on the humpbacks.
Beautiful place to view whales and other sea life
Bion S,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were the beneficiaries of great weather annd saw otters, seals, and several humpbacks. Icy Point / Hoonah is a beautiful spot.
No internet in Hookah AK
mark l,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00When Viator emails the tickets for an tour in Hookah,AK, they are emailed to a phone which has NO INTERNET IN HOOKAH. This was a very bad situation. The tour operators in Hookah, AK all know this. Apparently, Viator does not, since it happens so frequently that the tour operators on site told us this was a common occurrence as we frantically tried to find the unnamed operator for our tour.
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