One of few at airport yesterday. Personable. Beyond helpful with luggage. Taxi, shuttle, and tour…read moreaervice.

I highly recommend this taxi service Karla took us to the glacier while telling us about this…read morebeautiful places she was fun very knowledgeable of Alaska her vibe was contagious. She is amazing.

What am amazing accommodating group. They nailed everything from flight changes to a Christmas…read morelight tour. Highly recommend.

We took a 2 hour tour last week with Mike. He arrived in a Lincoln Town Car punctually. He was very…read morepersonable and knowledgeable. He took us to several places including the old mine area, the Mendenhall Glacier and throughout town with historical sights. He was very flexible and his car was immaculate with water bottles waiting for us. It was a great way to see a snapshot of Juneau if you don't have much time. We totally recommend this company and driver.

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.

The whale watching tour was amazing! We go to see about 13 whales bubble net feeding, it was…read moreunbelievable. We also saw several otters and sea lions. Captain Denise was knowledgeable and thoughtful in sharing information about Hoonah. Annalisa, the naturalist on board, was very knowledgeable about the whales. We learned a lot! The boat was clean and comfortable. Our 5 year old and 7 year old loved this tour.

Without a doubt one of the most adventurous things we did. The high speed one mile zipline. It's…read moreunbelievable. What a great time we had. From the top you can see everything on the one side. When you come in for the landing it's really cool as you drop in over everyone watching.

Icy Straits or Hoonah: one word, TECKK Outfitters. Ok, that was two words. We had originally…read morecontacted them for just a morning of bear searching. Edna (co-owner) handled the preliminaries. Very courteous and prompt with answers. Required no money down. Keith, her husband, did the touring. Picked us up outside the boat area, swung us by his house to pick up his pup (Trigger) and let out his geese...all the way giving a tour of Hoonah. Then he dropped off half the van occupants at the dock for their morning of whale watching as the three of us (4 counting Trigger) headed into the bush in search of bear. Seriously. The four of us (ok, five if we count Keith) heading over old forest service roads deep into the back country! We couldn't have asked for more personal, attentive service. Within minutes, I felt like family. Keith is as open and good natured as they come. We really felt like we were penetrating the real Alaska with a real Alaskan! After four hours of deep and persistent searching, we came back with no bear sightings...such is the reality when trying to find a wild animal out in the wild, but we had zero regrets. When we come again, and we will, there will be no need to call anyone else. In fact, we had such a great experience with Keith and his organization that even though we had just whale toured the prior day in Juneau, we opted to hop aboard his boat for the afternoon tour. Wow. WOW! The boat is new and totally equipped for rough seas and full fishing assemblage. And in true TECKK fashion, the experience was very personal...boat has room for pilot and lookout, and 5 guests. That's it! We spent the next four hours zipping across Point Adolphus with more whales, to include full breaches, than we could keep a count of! I'm not lying, whales were everywhere and we were right in the middle of them! Oh, and just to show the fickle nature of bears, Keith's afternoon tour ran across three large brown bears! Military discount.

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!

This was such a great trip! We saw a humpback within minutes of leaving the harbor. Then they…read moregot word in a pod of Orcas so we went there. We stayed for quite a while and had orcas surfacing all around and very close to the boat. On the way back we passed a group of sea otters, were successful on a bear hunt and a huge bald eagle. Great trip. Great crew!

Our whale watching tour with Hoonah Whale Tours was one of the absolute highlights of our Alaska…read morevacation! From the moment we booked, we could tell they genuinely cared about their guests. What impressed us the most was how incredibly accommodating they were. Since we had to return to our cruise ship on time, they contacted other passengers and adjusted the tour schedule so we wouldn't have to worry about missing our ship. That level of customer service is exceptional and gave us great peace of mind. The tour itself exceeded our expectations. The captain is friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the local wildlife and the Hoonah community. We were incredibly fortunate to see whales, orcas, bald eagles, sea otters, and sea lions--all in one trip! The captain made sure everyone had a great view while providing aome information about the animals and surroundings. They also provided complimentary snacks, which was a thoughtful touch and added to the overall experience. Knowing that Hoonah Whale Tours is a family-run business made the experience even more special. Their hospitality, professionalism, and genuine care for their guests truly set them apart. If you're visiting Icy Strait Point or Hoonah, don't hesitate to book with them. It was one of the best excursions of our Alaska cruise, and we would absolutely choose Hoonah Whale Tours again!

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.

The weather was great and we were able to take the red gondolas to try the salmon hotdog, take hike…read moreand enjoy the views. We also took the free green gondolas to explore the town (Hoonah Cannery). I tried the salmon hotdog and it was a unique taste. It stayed with me for the entire day and the next. This is a food I tried once and that is enough for me but definitely an experience to say you tried salmon or reindeer hotdogs.

Icy Strait Point is located in the town of Hoonah on Chichagof Island. where one's Alaska adventure…read moretruly begins. From walking the halls of a century-old salmon cannery to soaring over thick forest on the world's largest zip rider, every experience is steeped in the natural beauty and deep stories of this place. This is the most "natural" port of call on our day 3 and the only private cruise ship destination in Alaska owned by the local tribes. Our excursion consisted of a red gondola for up to six people to the top of the mountain; one would see the bay, mountains, cruise lines, and wonderful, amazing views. One can hike to a hidden lake and a cave. It can also be a good location to see bald eagles and a nest. The green gondola is free and transports one to the Cannery. It is very well designed and blends in with the landscape. Inside there are some very well-laid-out and spacious shops, together with an interesting museum. What's missing? High priced jewelry stores and a slew of trinket shops. Great place for adventure activities!

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!