Hoonah Whale Tours
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Hoonah Whale Tours is a family owned whale watching company that operates out of Hoonah, AK. When taking this tour you will be on a private 6 passenger boat tour that goes out into Icy Strait. During the tour will you get the chance to see all sorts of Southeast Alaska wildlife, including bald eagles, sea lions, sea otters, sometimes brown bear and orcas and of course humpback whales! Our tours last between 3 and 3.5 hours and we guarantee you'll see whales or you money back. The boat is a 6 passenger catamaran, with a walk around deck, heated cabin, and a bathroom on board. We also provide snacks and beverages.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given a full refund
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Light refreshments
Local guide
Bottled water
Private tour
Driver/guide
Snacks
Port pickup and drop-off
Local taxes
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by private vehicle
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
gratuities
What To Expect
Hoonah Whale Tours
When out on our whale watching tour you will be in Icy Strait (body of water) You will get to see humpback whales (guaranteed!), sea lion, sea otter, and bald eagles. You even have the chance of seeing brown bear along the beaches, orcas and puffins flying by.
Options
3 hour whale watch
Pickup included
Reviews
170 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So many whales!
Amanda V,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great excursion! My husband, two teen boys, and I had an amazing time! We saw So. Many. Whales. - Captain Jordan knew exactly where to find them! Pick up was easy, a quick 5 min drive to the dock, then several amazing hours on the water seeing sea otters, salmon, sea lions, and humpback whales. Wonderful, local, family owned business.
A Whale of a Time!
Bernard M,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00After a short walk off the cruise ship, we were met and then taken to the boat via a van by Maraiya. The boat left promptly and the Captain thought it would be about 45-60 minutes to the whales. After stopping by some otters, we turned around because the whales were sailing down the stretch of water past Hoonah to the south/southwest. Some 10 minutes later…that she blows! A pod of about 4-5 whales (including a baby) and for the next two hours, we chased and passed the whales. We saw them blow and arch and dive! We went to the opposite bank for a few minutes and were able to see a mama bear and two cubs foraging along the shore. Then back to the whales! Just past Grassy Island, we saw them bubble feed, not once but twice! Fortunately, we paid extra for the great weather and Alaska came through! So did the skipper!! Professional and knowledgeable, he delivered. We really had a great time and the Hoonah Whale Tours helped remind us why Alaska is considered God’s Country.
Whale tail
Andrew B,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Saw lots of whales captain was very knowledgable and helpful The boat was clean and organized The blueberry homemade muffins are amazing!!
The HIGHLIGHT of our Cruise!
Joseph L,
Jul 3, 2018
- Viator
5.00Great excursion! Everything we read going in came true - and then some. Moriah met us at the excursion pick up location and drove us to the marina. There we met Joardan. Joardan grew up on Icy Strait fishing on his dad's 58 foot boat. He knows these waters as well as anyone. His boat consists of a center cabin - has a restroom - with a complete 360 degree walk around outside. He is able to accommodate 6 passengers. There were 4 of us. Inside the cabin, he had coffee, hot chocolate, and homemade wild blueberry muffins. There's about a 40 minute ride to get to where you can view stuff. One of the first things we saw was a bear on a beach. Next there were numerous porpoises, sea otters, seals, and then we started seeing the humpback whales. It was a fascinating show. We enjoyed almost non-stop action right up until it was time to leave. We could not have asked for a more personal, intimate experience than what we got from Hoonah Whale Tours. Highly recommended and if we're ever back in Hoonah, we would definitely book again.
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