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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
Restroom on board
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.
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.
Pickup included
136 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chrystine R,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
Fabulous opportunity to get up close and personal with those magnificent leviathans of Icy Strait! Captain Seth is so knowledgeable about every aspect of the area, and he clearly enjoys sharing that knowledge. We were thrilled to be surrounded by Humpback Whales frolicking all around the boat, and to have Captain Seth educating us about them.
Staza P,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
Wonderful experience! Seth was a fabulous guide who was knowledgeable and personable! We saw and learned so much!
Stacie C,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
Seth is a wonderful host and captain and gave us a fabulous tour. He first picked us up at the cruise port and drove us to the marina in Hoonah which was about a 10 minute ride. The boat was clean and had hot drinks, water and snacks although we were so busy watching for whales we didn't need the drinks. The boat also has a restroom. Seth was so knowledgeable and friendly and took us to see Orcas, humpback, sea otters and eagles. It was an amazing adventure and a highlight of our Alaska trip. Seth will not disappoint you!
Connie C,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
Best Whale watching tour I have ever been on!!! Seth kept everybody on edge, looking at the whales and finding us the best place to be! He knew his business and had an extremely clean, and very nice boat! Thank you, Seth! Your family owned business went above and beyond! We will be back!!!
Karen T,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
The BEST experience! We have been in Alaska for 5 days and went on another whale tour and the only wildlife we saw was 2 humpbacks. Seth took us out and we saw it all orcas, humpbacks, eagles, otters and bears. Only 6 of us on the boat, we were able to walk around the entire boat. This tour is a MUST!!
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