Great captain and crew, start to finish it was flawless. Whales, seals, otters and bears in one…read moretrip in one day could not ask for more! Small group and great boat. Highly recommend!

Absolutely recommend doing your whale watching tour with Catch of the Day!…read more They take smaller groups which allows you to get some really great photos and to chat with the knowledgeable crew about the area. We got to follow a humpback right away and also saw some bears on the shore which gave us bragging rights when we got back. Plus they pick you up in a LIMO! What a fun extra touch. I get sea sick very easily on smaller boats and I didn't have any problems on this ride. Thanks so much to the Catch of the Day team for such a memorable experience!

Captain Seth bent over backwards to show our small group. 6 passengers Max, hospitality, and as…read moremuch local aquatic, and land wildlife as he possibly do during his tour on his very comfortable boat. We saw whales, Humpback, and Orchas, sea birds, including Puffins, Sea Otters, Moose, Brown Bears, Seals, and Sea Lions. You will never go hungry when you sail with Captain Seth. He stocks his gally with all of the snack food, and drinks you could ever want at no extra cost. It is very important to Captain Seth that his guests have great Alaska Wildjife viewing adventure.

Such a fantastic time on this cruise excursion! Surreal experience every time. I can't wait to…read morereturn next year!!

Somehow, I managed to book the wrong tour. I thought this was a walking/hiking tour to look for…read morebears, but it turned out to be a three-hour drive in a van with limited space, windows that did not open, and was either too hot for some or too cold for others. The driver/tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, at best, some of us saw the rear end of a bear running off the road into the bush. The rest of us saw nothing. There were some eagles at a distance and a buck far, far away. We stopped several times and spoke to other van drivers, and it seemed like sightings that day were very infrequent. While it's not anyone's responsibility (tour company or cruise line), it would be helpful to guest comfort if we were reminded to bring bug spray with us when leaving the ship. After we took the tram to the waiting area, everyone was eaten alive while waiting for their next mode of transportation.

This was a great stop via an Alaskan cruise in Icey Strait Point in Hoonah! The walk is approx…read more30min to this shopping area. It was a really nice day to walk and enjoy. They have really nice gifts and customer service was definitely the best! I purchased a silver charm for my bracelet. You can also book tours and grab a bite to eat. Overall I do recommend a visit of your in the area.

We had a great day whale watching in comfort. The crew was always diligent for wildlife sittings…read moreand then getting us as close as possible. We saw 5 or 6 whales. Always from a distance. We saw one tail.

Absolutely an amazing experience and demonstrated respect by true stewards of nature!…read more For a couple of hours, the captain and crew treated all of us as welcomed family upon a pristine tour boat. His respect towards the competing tour companies was refreshing (not crowding them and working with them). It was obvious he is exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled on the area's wildlife as he positioned his boat perfectly to carefully allow his customers to witness nature without disturbing or harming! He was able to anticipate where a feeding whale would surface more than a few times! A tip, all should dress for the weather and be ready to be outside in the elements. While the cabin inside allows a great view, all will want time either on top or on the bow viewing area. The rest of the crew's enthusiasm and knowledge was evident in all they did. It's great to see people LOVE what they are doing and thrive on sharing what they know. This is a boat on deep cold water. The crew looks out for the passenger safety. USCG briefing is conducted and all looks very safe on this boat. The boat is very well maintained and that helps keep all focused on the Whale and Wildlife adventure and eliminates other concerns. This is a restroom/head on the boat. I highly recommend this company, captain, crew and boat! WELL worth tour cost and time.

My family and I went whale watching with Hoonah Matata on 7/29 and we had a wonderful experience…read more Captain Jaromy knew just where to go to find a bunch of humpback whales that we're all around us the entire afternoon. The vessel is fast, brand new, and provides a much more nimble and private experience than you get on the larger boat tours my extended family went on. We even got to see a bunch of bald eagles fishing as we watched the whales. If you want an intimate whale watching tour with a knowledgeable and friendly crew, Hoonah Matata is the way to go.

From the owner: We offer private and small group (maximum 6 passengers) excursions to see some of the most scenic…read morenature and wildlife Southeast Alaska has to offer! Get away from the crowds of the large tour excursions and join us on a private, off-the-beaten-path excursion!

I cannot say enough great things about this experience. Captain Joardan was amazing at getting us…read moreclose to humpback whales and 2 Orca whales. Lots of other wildlife was seen as we cruised out along the coastline. His better half picked us up to take us the short ride to his boat. She happens to be an amazing baker and had fresh blueberry muffins made with wild blueberries they pick! Our boat had 6 of us so allowed us to move freely. I get motion sick and it was super smooth as to not cause me any concerns! Book directly with them vs thru second party. I have sent many people their way and would definitely book again if ever back in Alaska.

I found Hoonah Whale Tours on TripAdvisor and using Google. When I read they only took 6 people, I…read morewas immediately intrigued. I knew after some research that the cruise ship excursions would take dozens to more than a hundred. I read the many great reviews Hoonah already had. We chose them to be our only whale watching tour on our 11-day cruise. Jordan's wife found us easily and picked us up in their van and brought us directly to Jordan on the pier. Jordan was an excellent guide, and he found us nearly 50 whales, even some that were bubble net feeding. We were stunned and were able to sit inside the boat or go outside and felt safe doing so. Jordan went past our tour length because it was just so exciting; I think he loved it and didn't want to miss out on the action. We took so many photographs and videos. The blueberry muffins are real and delicious. Jordan really cared about giving the whales space to move. If you are reading this review and are wondering if this tour is for you, it is most definitely for you, and it's more than worth it. It's a glorious experience and is so worth the memories. Hands down, this was our family's favorite shore excursion. Hoonah Whale Tours delivered!

Booked this tour through my cruise line and I'm so glad I did. I had an amazing day with Amy. She…read moreis extremely knowledgeable about all the birds that are native to Alaska. We saw so many beautiful birds. Her passenger van was extremely clean and she had water & snacks for us. She even has a spotting scope to get a really great view of birds far away. Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who loves nature & birds.

Amy was amazingly knowledgeable and provided a wonderful tour of the fauna, birds and mammals of…read morethe area!

A must-do adventure! Remo made our fishing adventure the trip of a lifetime! Remo and Pete took…read moreexceptional care of our family. Everyone caught a fish and we learned so much about Hoonah. Don't miss out...

The most amazing nature experience. Remo and Pete showed this city girl and my family how to fish…read moreand navigate bear country. Definitely recommend to any one wanting to experience the real Alaska