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Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor

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Overview

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3 hours 45 minutes

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Explore Icy Strait in style aboard our custom built 6 passenger whale watching catamaran with an enclosed heated cabin, restroom, indoor seating, outdoor seating, & 360 degree walk around viewing deck. We limit our vessel to 6 passengers max (whether private or mixed) to provide our guests with an uncrowded, relaxed, and intimate wildlife experience.

On the day of your tour, we will pick you up from your cruise ship port and return you via van. Our excursion is 3 hours and 45 minutes from pick up to drop off (includes meeting, transit, & loading time). We designed this excursion to be one of the longest whale watching tours offered in Icy Strait. This extra time on the water allows us the opportunity to fully experience Icy Strait's rich diversity of marine wildlife.

We guarantee whale sightings or you will receive a full refund.

We designed our calendar to accommodate as many ships as possible. A calendar listing specific ships can be found on our Vivid Endeavors website.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Restroom on board

What To Expect

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Icy Strait

Icy Strait is a legendary body of water that connects the protected inside waters of Southeast Alaska to the open Pacific Ocean. The nutrient rich waters of Southeast Alaska make it one of the most productive ecosystems in the world. During the summer months, these abundant fjords become the ideal home and feeding ground for a large population of Humpback Whales. Humpbacks travel to the area every year after their winter breeding season in the warmer waters of Hawaii and Mexico. After navigating over 3000 miles, we often see the same individual humpbacks return to Icy Strait year after year. Humpbacks aren’t the only wildlife in the area. Our trips often encounter Sea Lions, Seals, Porpoise, Sea Otters, Bald Eagles, Coastal Brown Bears along the shoreline, & our favorite – the awe inspiring Orca better known as the Killer Whale.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable
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Hoonah

On the day of your tour, we will meet you at your cruise ship port and then transport you through the town of Hoonah to the local harbor where our whale watching vessel is docked. Our brief van ride offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Occasionally, we'll even see wildlife (including Eagles) on our ride to the vessel. After your time on the water, we will transport you back to your cruise ship docking area. The van ride is approximately 5 minutes.

Admission Not Applicable

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Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

155 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • A truly memorable time - whale watching 14/09/2025

    Karen A,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Captain Seth and his wife Emily took 4 of us out and it was truly amazing, we saw a couple of humpbacks as soon as we pulled out of the boat yard but it was quite misty so we headed in the opposite direction. There quite a bit of humpback whale activity and we just followed one to the other. We had one whale who was really showing off, we saw it breach 3 times, it was rolling on his back and slapping his fins, it was spectacular. We saw 2 sea lions basking in the sun, lying on top of a red buoy. We then went bear hunting along the shoreline but Seth spotted 5 humpbacks as we got closer, they was bubble net feeding and which is amazing to watch. I did a whale watch boat tour in Juneau but we only saw humpbacks in the distance, I am so glad I booked this one as well as a backup, because I have some brilliant video footage and photos. A truly memorable morning! Highly recommend it

  • I had an amazing...

    Stephanie,

    Sep 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I had an amazing experience on this whale watching tour. The boat was comfortable and with it being small there was no fighting for pictures or space. Seth was very knowledgable and found us a whale and sea otters!

  • This is the one

    Gerald K,

    Sep 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had the best experience. Seth is an mazing captain, great boat, small group experience, individualized attention, and fantastic encounters.

  • There aren’t enough stars to give - Seth was the best!

    Kathleen J,

    Sep 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Seth could not be any better! He’s such a kind, personable guy loaded with knowledge and he shares it along the way. We checked off our entire Alaskan wildlife goals in one excursion. We had orca swim under the boat, otter nearby, a bear nearby on shore, bald eagle, and of course multiple humpbacks! The boat handles great, it was smooth and seasick friendly. It was unforgettable! Book it, you won’t regret it!

  • Wonderful trip - Bubble net feeding by Humpbacks

    Wendy,

    Sep 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a great boat trip. Seth took us to various spots where we saw the Humpbacks bubble net feeding. It was the best whale watching trip we have ever had.

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