--- title: "Icy Strait Point Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/icy-strait-point description: "Wilderness at the edge of the Inside Passage" --- # Icy Strait Point πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· Alaska > "Wilderness at the edge of the Inside Passage" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.8 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.9h - **Visiting Sailings:** 394 - **Cruise Lines:** 9 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Aug (91 sailings), Jun (85 sailings), Jul (78 sailings) ## About Icy Strait Point Icy Strait Point sits on Chichagof Island, about a mile from the Tlingit village of Hoonah. It's a purpose-built cruise port that still feels remote. Humpback whales surface in the strait regularly, and the surrounding forest smells of pine and saltwater. The Adventure Center near the dock offers activities ranging from the ZipRider, a 1,300-foot zipline with views over the coastline, to kayaking in the protected waters of Port Frederick. Brown bear viewing excursions are one of Chichagof Island's best draws, as the island has one of the highest bear densities in the world. The restored Hoonah Packing Company Cannery shows the history of Alaska's canning industry and serves fresh local salmon. The Native Heritage Center hosts Tlingit drumming, dancing, and storytelling. The walk to Hoonah is about 1.5 miles along a scenic road, though shuttles run too. Bring cash for smaller vendors. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/Juneau (UTC-8) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 58.1313, -135.4607 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Icy%20Strait%20Point/@58.13126,-135.46066,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Icy%20Strait%20Point&ll=58.13126,-135.46066&z=13) ## Things to Do in Icy Strait Point Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Alaska Whale Watching with bonus Drone viewing of Whales](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b6fa6773-6183-46da-a6bf-268632e56f7e.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (444) | 3h | βœ“ | €226 | Viator | | [Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise - Near Icy Strait Point](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b74170c7-e538-4840-bc3f-45cfc4aab3b6.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (487) | 3h | βœ“ | €204 | Viator | | [Wonderful Whales and Wildlife Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7eae48c5-72ba-4b1b-9988-f21ac3b50612.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (318) | 3h | βœ“ | €290 | Viator | | [Guaranteed Whale Watching Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/164b7372-82f1-40cb-ba2e-3f4a09b2034b.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (391) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €273 | Viator | | ["Catch of the day" Whale-watching, Icy strait point, Hoonah](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b7330fdf-5717-4756-94fc-3e39e9c159e7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (304) | 3h | βœ“ | €214 | Viator | | [Hoonah Whale Tours in Icy Strait](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a225fc6b-851b-4328-9ab7-76047260fa79.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (193) | 3h | βœ“ | €285 | Viator | | [River Fishing and Bear Watching](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7b0d2f7b-34e2-41fc-9d5e-cbec7d57d715.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (116) | 4h | βœ“ | €453 | Viator | | [Whale Watching and Bear Search-Icy Strait Point](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d06dd44b-a97d-4801-bfb3-a549f0cee7c4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (91) | 3h | βœ“ | €249 | Viator | | [Icy Strait Village Tour and Crab Feast](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/87ceabad-3656-46e9-bb83-fe0fed7429b5.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (75) | 3h | βœ“ | €213 | Viator | | [Chichagof Island Tour: Brown Bear Search](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/52d49f90-8986-4b55-9f4c-1e3260cd89a4.md?via=markdown) | 3.9β˜… (214) | 3h | βœ“ | €148 | Viator | | [14 passenger Whale Watching Tours in Icy Strait aka Hoonah AK](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a002ac10-c8a1-497a-9f06-72da38f97272.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (62) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €285 | Viator | | [3 Hour Guided Driving Tour in Hoonah Alaska](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/84b54c6b-240e-4a0c-8f76-0e40f4a79b92.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (19) | 3h | βœ“ | €136 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Glacier Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/glacier-bay.md): 32 nm - [Juneau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/juneau.md): 35 nm - [Sitka](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/sitka.md): 60 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/serene-alaskan-ketchikan-juneau~CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20270521-7.md)** - **Price:** €579 per person (€1,159 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Celebrity Solstice](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-solstice.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-05-21 - **Itinerary:** Serene Alaskan – Ketchikan & Juneau ## Featured Cruises from Icy Strait Point Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Grand Alaskan – Ketchikan & Juneau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/grand-alaskan-ketchikan-juneau~CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20270507-7.md) | Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity Cruises | 2027-05-07 | 7 | €593 | | [Alaskan Wilderness – Juneau & Sitka](https://cruisello.com/cruises/alaskan-wilderness-juneau-sitka~RCL-SERENADE-20270509-7.md) | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-09 | 7 | €645 | | [Violet Dusk – Sitka & Juneau from Seattle](https://cruisello.com/cruises/violet-dusk-sitka-juneau-from-seattle~NCL-BLISS-20270501-7.md) | Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-05-01 | 7 | €809 | ## Browse Cruises - 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