Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor in Hoonah booking from $258.00

Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor

Overview

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 – Icy Strait Point 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 to take full advantage of 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.

City: Hoonah

Thu 24 Apr

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What's Included

Private transportation

Restroom on board

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

What To Expect

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 Port Frederick and 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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (85)

Lex_L

Sep 2023

We had the most amazing time with Captain Seth. We had spent over 4 hours in the water and got to see the beauty of Icy Strait Point. We were lucky enough to have seen whales, bears, eagles, porpoises, otters and much more! Captain Seth has been AWESOME and is very knowledgeable about the wildlife, the history of Icy Strait Point, and the best spots to visit. This excursion has been one of the best highlights of our AK Cruise. Thank you Seth for this experience. We will surely book with you again on our next trip! - Lex & Family :)

Response from Host

Oct 2023

Thanks for the review! We enjoyed showing you and your family Icy Strait, especially on such a beautiful day!

NorthStar07565310776

Sep 2023

We booked an Alaskan cruise late and all the whale watching tours were booked (which turned out to be a blessing!) I found Seth, at Vivid Endeavors, who offered a small, intimate experience with the longest time spent on the water. He was able to accommodate a wheel chair bound family member. Seth wheeled him up and down the ramp, and comfortably and safely transferred him onto his boat. Seth is friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and truly loves his job. We saw eagles, sea otters, sea lions, and whales. Did I say knowledgeable.....towards the end of our time, in an area where we were the only boat, Seth noticed a raft of sea lions acting strangely. He made the comment that they were acting like orcas were nearby. Shortly after, he yells orcas and heads toward several dorsal fins in the water. They had recently made a kill and he provided more information about transient killer whales, who had seemingly just killed a sea lion. It was sad, but fascinating when Seth identified a pair of lungs that floated by the boat. I highly, highly recommend Seth for an unforgettable experience!

Response from Host

Oct 2023

Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review! What a fun trip! It was a pleasure spending the day with you and your family.

KateBurcham

Sep 2023

We saw a bald eagle, a harbour seal and several humpback whales One obligingly breached and a few bubble net fed

Response from Host

Oct 2023

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! It was a pleasure having you on our tour.

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