Top Hoonah Shore Excursions

Spend three hours exploring the scenic and remote Chichagod Island on this small group tour that showcases life on the tiny island. Learn from your local guide about the Alaskan wilderness and wildlife while you explore this island that's home to the largest concentration of bears on earth. With just 750 residents, you'll feel far off the beaten path on this tour that's perfect for nature lovers.

See Alaskan wildlife on this whale-watching tour in Hoonah that takes you out onto the waters of Glacier Bay and Icy Strait, where humpback whales arrive each year to feed before heading south for the winter. The Hoonah whale season is roughly May to September. From the boat, you may also spot orcas, seals, and sea otters.

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 2 hours and 45 minutes long from pick up to drop off with 2.5 hrs on the water. Once you arrive at Icy Strait Point you will be met by your guide at the Excursion Hub. Transfers to and from the vessel are included and we guarantee to get you back in time for all on board. Departures are scheduled around your ship's arrival and departure times. 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. 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!

Travel through Icy Strait in a traditional dugout canoe with a Tlingit guide on this cultural tour. With a small group, you'll enjoy sights along the shore of the pristine waters, which make for frame-worthy photos. Listen to commentary on the history of the Tlingit people and visit the canoe shed to see the totems and learn about their stories.

Take a 4-hour shore excursion from Hoonah to Icy Strait in search of bears. This area is known as ‘Bear Island’ because it has the highest concentration of brown bears per square mile in the world. Learn about the area’s other wildlife from your informative guide and about the native Tlingit population. Take in the beautiful Alaskan scenery and bring your camera to snap some photos of the wildlife.

Fairweather Kayaks is based in one of the most beautiful areas in southeast Alaska. A little town called Hoonah, Alaska. Not only do you feel like its home when you get here. The people here make it feel like home. It's a hard place to leave after you visit. Fairweather Kayaks main goal is to show you an experience that when your outing is done. Not only will you walk away happy and relaxed from being out on the water. Our goal is to show you such a good time you'll be thinking about your next visit before you even leave. Fairweather Kayaks takes you into calm waters where the kayaking experience isnt too difficult and theres always a chance to see wildlife.

Take your Alaskan adventure to the next level by spending the day on Southeast Alaska’s only whale watching yacht. Just as the name suggests, luxury IS the difference. Icy Strait Point is home to both a wide array of wildlife and some of the most pristine waters in the world. We’re here to help you experience it all in utmost comfort. Humpback whales are seen almost daily and are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to possible wildlife sightings. Keep your eyes out for chance sightings of Orca whales, bald eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, and even the occasional coastal brown bear. Chichagof Island boasts the largest concentration of coastal brown bears in the world! Your Marquis Yacht is a streamlined combination of speed, style, safety, and comfort. This tour is the perfect mix of adventure and luxury, and has something to offer for all guests on board. Enjoy wildlife and beautiful scenery while sipping champagne, wine, Alaskan beer, or soft drinks.

Focus on spotting native Alaskan wildlife on this half-day shore excursion on Icy Strait. Once your cruise ship docks in Hoonah, transfer to a boat and embark on a whale-spotting tour in Icy Strait. Listen to in-depth guided commentary on local Alaskan flora and fauna while keeping an eye out for whales, geese, coastal ducks, deer, and bears.