Large Group Private Whale Watching Charter
Offered by Icy Strait Whale Adventures In Hoonah, Alaska
: $
About us
For more than 10,000 years, the Tlingit people have thrived on these lands and navigated Southeast Alaska’s magnificent waterways. Since first contact with Western visitors, the Tlingit have shared their homelands and guided people throughout the beauty and majesty of Haa Aaní, our land. We welcome you to share our family tradition, an experience so uniquely Alaskan — the hospitality of Southeast Alaska’s first people.
Jackie, and son Russell
Direct descendants of the Kaagwaantaan(Eagle/Wolf clan) Tlingit, co-own Icy Strait Whale Adventures, sharing our love for the community of Hoonah and the rich culture and heritage of our Tlingit brothers and sisters. We invite you to share with them what is sure to be a whale of an adventure.
Captain Duane
What Hollywood might characterize as “wildlife whispering,” our crew—continuing the ancient Tlingit tradition of Uncle-Nephew mentoring—enjoy a natural connection with this place and its magnificent creatures. Share in their experience as they build upon a lifetime of adventure. Captain Duane is a life- long Hoonah resident and one of the most experienced and gifted skippers in the region. Rain or shine, he will keep you safe and expose you to wondrous interaction with area wildlife. Don’t be surprised when he reveals amazing stories from throughout his life about his Tlingit culture, the community he loves and his countless encounters with wildlife.
Jackie, and son Russell
Direct descendants of the Kaagwaantaan(Eagle/Wolf clan) Tlingit, co-own Icy Strait Whale Adventures, sharing our love for the community of Hoonah and the rich culture and heritage of our Tlingit brothers and sisters. We invite you to share with them what is sure to be a whale of an adventure.
Captain Duane
What Hollywood might characterize as “wildlife whispering,” our crew—continuing the ancient Tlingit tradition of Uncle-Nephew mentoring—enjoy a natural connection with this place and its magnificent creatures. Share in their experience as they build upon a lifetime of adventure. Captain Duane is a life- long Hoonah resident and one of the most experienced and gifted skippers in the region. Rain or shine, he will keep you safe and expose you to wondrous interaction with area wildlife. Don’t be surprised when he reveals amazing stories from throughout his life about his Tlingit culture, the community he loves and his countless encounters with wildlife.
What we'll do
Enjoy a private charter for groups up to 49 people!
We will meet you at Icy Strait Point and transfer you to our vessel, Captain and Crew. For 2.5 hours you’ll be 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. From the village of Hoonah to Pt. Adolphus near Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait Whale Adventures will delight in sharing the majestic beauty and culture that is Alaska!
We will meet you at Icy Strait Point and transfer you to our vessel, Captain and Crew. For 2.5 hours you’ll be 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. From the village of Hoonah to Pt. Adolphus near Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait Whale Adventures will delight in sharing the majestic beauty and culture that is Alaska!
What to expect / what's provided
*Subject to boat availability, please call 907-600-1727 for details!
*Duration: 3 hrs - includes transfers on Gondola and to our boat, plus 2.5 hrs on the water.
*We operate two 26-passenger boats and one 49-passenger catamaran
*Please meet 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time. Icy Strait Point has two docks. You will either be arriving at the Adventure Landing or the Wilderness Landing. Directions to the Excursion Hub from your dock will be provided in your confirmation email after booking.
*We will return you directly to Icy Strait Point, and guarantee to get you back in time for “all guests onboard”.
*You never know what the weather will be, so come prepared for rain or shine.
*Hat and mittens can really make it more comfortable.
*Warm coats that are water-resistant are a good idea.
*A camera to capture all those great sightings is a must and binoculars make those whales pop!
*And, don’t forget your sunglasses.
*Our guides were born in Hoonah and raised on local waters with a heritage of hospitality, safety and fun. They are your escort to an experience so special it can not be offered elsewhere. Our custom-built whale-watching vessels have your comfort and experience in mind from bow-to- stern.
*We’re so sure you will have a whale of a time, your adventure is guaranteed. We will visit the most active playground of humpback whales in Southeast Alaska - if we don’t site a whale, we’ll refund 50% of your tour cost. We also guarantee to get you back to the ship on time. Breathtaking vistas of land and sea and Alaska’s magnificent creatures in the wild - this adventure is unforgettable.
*Your hosts - the owners, skippers and crew - are all descendants of the Hoonah Tlingit, Southeast’s first people. Join us and see the landscape and bounty through the eyes of Alaska Natives. Listen to accounts of a rich history and culture of a people once occupying Glacier Bay then forced by advancing glaciers to migrate and develop the village of Hoonah. Live a chapter in their on-going adventure.
*Price includes all taxes and fees
*Duration: 3 hrs - includes transfers on Gondola and to our boat, plus 2.5 hrs on the water.
*We operate two 26-passenger boats and one 49-passenger catamaran
*Please meet 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time. Icy Strait Point has two docks. You will either be arriving at the Adventure Landing or the Wilderness Landing. Directions to the Excursion Hub from your dock will be provided in your confirmation email after booking.
*We will return you directly to Icy Strait Point, and guarantee to get you back in time for “all guests onboard”.
*You never know what the weather will be, so come prepared for rain or shine.
*Hat and mittens can really make it more comfortable.
*Warm coats that are water-resistant are a good idea.
*A camera to capture all those great sightings is a must and binoculars make those whales pop!
*And, don’t forget your sunglasses.
*Our guides were born in Hoonah and raised on local waters with a heritage of hospitality, safety and fun. They are your escort to an experience so special it can not be offered elsewhere. Our custom-built whale-watching vessels have your comfort and experience in mind from bow-to- stern.
*We’re so sure you will have a whale of a time, your adventure is guaranteed. We will visit the most active playground of humpback whales in Southeast Alaska - if we don’t site a whale, we’ll refund 50% of your tour cost. We also guarantee to get you back to the ship on time. Breathtaking vistas of land and sea and Alaska’s magnificent creatures in the wild - this adventure is unforgettable.
*Your hosts - the owners, skippers and crew - are all descendants of the Hoonah Tlingit, Southeast’s first people. Join us and see the landscape and bounty through the eyes of Alaska Natives. Listen to accounts of a rich history and culture of a people once occupying Glacier Bay then forced by advancing glaciers to migrate and develop the village of Hoonah. Live a chapter in their on-going adventure.
*Price includes all taxes and fees
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation more than a week in advance: 15% administration fee.
Cancellation between a week and 48 hours prior to departure date: 50% of the total amount plus administration fees that might be imposed.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to departure date and time or no-show: 100% of the total amount.
Cancellation between a week and 48 hours prior to departure date: 50% of the total amount plus administration fees that might be imposed.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to departure date and time or no-show: 100% of the total amount.
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