I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could. It's a man-made attraction designed for cruise ship tourism in the town of Hoonah. It was built by the Huna Totem Corporation to benefit the Tlinget community (which is great). It was built on the site that was once the Hoonah Cannery which was bought by the Icy Strait Salmon Company. It operated as a salmon cannery & fishery, even after the city burned to the ground in 1944. You'll learn about it as you take the complimentary green gondola cars to the cannery that houses a museum, gift shop, and restaurant. You can also take the trail to the cannery. With that said, Icy Strait Point was our least favorite port of call. They offer many wildlife tours, a very high zipline for adventure seekers, and trails that can be accessed via the SkyGlider. We were driven to the Spasski River Valley to take a trail with a total of 3 observation platforms. We saw a Sitka black-tailed deer, and some actual bear scat (and not to be confused with the boozy shot I had in Ketchikan). I'm just putting that one out there for my fellow Yelpers who don't believe that the bears are really there. Yes, be careful not to step in it on the trail. That silly bear. We also heard a red squirrel barking at us from a tree. We learned about the vegetation such as skunk cabbage and spruce tip. The spruce tip actually tasted pretty good. We saw a bald eagle's nest on the way back into town. So, what didn't I like? It's just not as organized as other ports in Alaska. The facilities weren't as good. You're dropped off at the cannery to shop & eat instead of back to the Departure Den. I should have known they wouldn't take us back there just by the name of the building. We had to take the gondola back to the ship. I get it. It's a way to support the local economy. My husband was desperate to get back to the ship. He saw a whale off of our balcony before we left. What was cool is that I got to see one off in the distance later that afternoon. There were also sea lions frolicking around the ship. So, we did get back in time. Let's just say that I loved the nature aspect of it all. I could have done without the touristy part of it. read more

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Great place to hike and see nature. We walked about 7 miles of trails. This was a great cruise ships stop Would love to come back. read more

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Wow this location is amazing. Got off the NCL Bliss and hopped on the Gondola ride to the waterfront, beautiful The waterfront view is beautiful!! The greenery and the still of the water is amazing. We stopped by the gift store and purchased the canned wild salmon . read more

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Icy Strait Point is a stunning place with so much natural beauty. The bay is full of whales and there were eagles soaring overhead. The Adventure Center is the central meeting place for tours and excursions - including a desk for booking last minute tours. We had booked a back country Jeep tour. The tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable but the tour itself was just ok. The company needs to provide better training and communication devices for their staff. We did learn all about the history of Hoonah and the island. It has the largest population of brown bears in the US but we didn't see any. There's a cannery tour and all kinds of guided wilderness or whale watching tours and at the top of the free gondola is another paid one that goes up the mountain There's a great zip line and a self guided hike to a waterfall. This is a great place to experience nature. read more

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Surrounded by rainforest and Port Frederick and Icy Strait, Icy Strait Point is a community nestled in with wilderness, wildlife, and Native Tlingit hospitality. Located in Alaska's largest Native Tlingit village of Hoonah (about 35 miles west of Juneau), Icy Strait Point features a restored 1912 Alaska salmon cannery and museum, nature trails and even a beach! When you arrive at Icy Strait Point you may want to take the tram way up to the top first. Its breathtaking views will amaze you! Sorely, all the trails and food venues at the very top were all closed when we went. Nonetheless it's a beautiful place! read more

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This is a fun cruise ship stop! Lots of things to do and not enough time to do them all! There is the largest zipping at 1300 feet a s 1 mile long! There is a wilderness trail of rope and cable obstacles in the trees. There are hiking trails, but watch out for brown bears! Whale watching is a big event, and they are exceptionally careful to keep distance to not harass the whales. You'll likely see humpback whales and orcas, maybe a Minke. You'll see various seals and sea lions, otters, and possibly brown bears. Lots of restaurants (mostly seafood) and all understand getting customers fed quickly to be back on ship! There is a cannery museum and an old graveyard. read more

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This is a great cruise ship port of call.. it's located in Hoonah, Alaska. Some of the businesses are expensive, like the world's fastest zip line and upper gondola ride.. The lower gondola is free to get you from the port to the shops and restaurants. The shops offer a large variety of souvenirs. The Cafe, overlooking Icy Strait Point. It has great food.. Delicious salmon chowder bit small serving though for it's price.. Just watching the water and seeing a whale pop-up is the highlight ..Information center and mini museum is great with locally made souvenirs.. the staff is over the top helpful.. In years gone by, cruise ship passengers were met at the top of the pier by a local tribal chieftain. He offered wood chips to be placed in the adjacent fire pit as a signal of acceptance.. Icy Straight Point is home to so many bald eagles, thick forests & scenic paths, it's like living a John Denver moment.. You will never forget your visit here read more

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This was my absolute favorite port city we stopped at on my recent Alaskan cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line. Yes it's a tourist trap but who cares; we are tourists! My favorite was the gondola up to a viewpoint and the mini hike you can take at the top. Of course there is the fear of bears but they have people there in case plus they send you in groups of 10. You can zip-line down from the top or take the gondola back. It's nerve-wrecking if you're afraid of heights. Then you take another gondola, not too high in elevation, to another little city plus to Hoonah. To get to Hoonah, you can do the little over a mile walk or take a shuttle for a small amount. We walked there but took the shuttle back. I loved that they had a brewery in Hoonah and we walked around and met a local, who has never left the island, create a totem pole! He was telling us all about it. It was fascinating. It's crazy he has never left the island. Btw, great fact, there's more bears on this island per square mile than any other place on earth. Crazy!! Definitely take a picture with the orca whale statue. It's gorgeous!! read more

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From what I can tell icy straight point is a little bit of a tourist trap for the cruise ship traffic that passes through this area. You have a number of shops that has all the requisite trinkets you see throughout the coastal areas of Alaska that cater to the cruise tourism business where the majority of the stuff is made in China and not in Alaska. No thank you! Also a few restaurants that have a definite local flavor to it with a fresh sea food heavy menu. Tourist trap aside, there are some nice but short nature trails to explore tied to this location with some very nice elevated views of the ocean/bay which is primary reason for my four star rating. There are two trams that run constantly, one which is free that runs between the two port areas for the cruise ships (roughly a quarter mile long) and one that takes you to the top of the mountain overlooking the port area (there is a charge for this one) that gives you the aforementioned elevated views. The other significant thing to mention is that this area has a significant bear population where we saw a mama bear and her two cubs crossing a trail on the day we were there. Bear caution signs are everywhere to caution you on how to act if come across one of the critters. Overall we had a good time at this port as we took advantage of what was free (the trails and one tram) and did pay a small charge to go up the mountain for the nature walk and views that was definately worth it and would recommend you take advantage of this as it is probably the lowest cost activity in this area short of the 1.5 mile walk into town along the coastline. read more

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I love this port. It's just a little town, but quaint. Near the pier, there's some gift shops and the zipline tour purchasing building. I didn't zipline this cruise, but I have done it twice before. It was really fun. The weather was beautiful but cold when the ship docked. By noon, it clouded up and started to rain. The wind started, and that made so there was quite the wind chill factor. This is a great port for those who like to hike, whale watch, see wildlife and zipline. read more

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Joe, the Director of Mountain Operations, was amazingly kind and took time out of his day to give me a tour of how the Gondolas work! I'm a mechancial engineering student, so getting a behind the scenes look at how the gondolas work was the highlight of my trip! Of course, a tour of the gondolas wasn't all I did. My grandma and I also did the Mountaintop Forest Exploration, and that tour guide was very good at his job. It was a one hour ride along a road, but the tour guide was amazing at filling up the time with interesting and relevant facts! I will say, everything is pretty expensive here, but as the employees are quick to remind guests every penny goes back to the community. read more

Icy Strait Point was a mixed bag of a port stop on our Alaskan cruise. On one hand, it was a clearly manufactured tourist trap with excursions designed for anyone coming. If you look past it though, there are pieces of nature that were truly unique in its own right. The tranquil, quiet scenery of the surrounding area was simply breathtaking. Our evening arrival was greeted by sunny skies and a warm soon-to-be sunset (which actually took place at 21:45, but still). Despite the huge tourist traps behind us with the zip-line and gondola, it was a definite break from sailing and I still made the most of our few hours off-ship here taking a stroll. If we had more time and energy, we would've loved checking out Hoonah which is the nearby town and arguably more authentic Alaskan scene. If you do visit this port, don't expect much but do remember to admire the surrounding beauty. read more

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I hate to rate a location so low but this is definitely a tourist trap. There isn't much to see, the price for the gondola is outrageous($50 per person) and when you get to the top there's literally nothing to see. Some shops and bars that are extremely busy...the real town is about a 10-20 minute drive. There's a shop in a barn that has some really cute souvenirs but you'll find the same ones in Ketchikan for cheaper. If you go on a cruise, don't bother too much getting off the ship here. read more

Do not use Alaska Shore Excursions Island Rainforest Tour.The biggest waste of time and money all week. Just a poor experience and NOT as described. The history if the area was, this bar used to be named this, or my friends live there. Not one word about native Americans, founders, etc. We spent to hours bumping along the same out and back road of logged out timber and new growth forest. No big trees, no area history, absolutely not 'rainfoerst' and nothing about ecology or forest management. What clown thought a two hour drive through new growth with a no-talent guide was a good idea? This tour was awful. It was so bad, you should consider booking all your excursions with someone else, not Alaska Shore Excursions. read more

Icy Strait is a small, quiet little port that the Cruise Ships added after the Skagway Port was temp closed due to rock slide activity had damaged the Pier. There is a small cannery museum, gift shop, coffee house, restaurants and a short walk to the Tlinglit Village of Hoonah. We decided to explore the Alaska Wilderness and pre-booked a shore excursion through our Holland America Cruise Ship. $110 Per Person. After you disembark, there is a green Gondola which is complimentary and will take you to the next "level". From there, we gathered our tickets for the next super steep ride up the mountain on the Red Gondola. WooHoo! What an amazing ride. If you are skittish of heights, DO NOT look down! It's a spectacular view of the Port and all of the surrounding water and Islands. Once on top of the mountain, we were warmly greeted by several Tour Guides and were told to wait for the next Tram. There are bathrooms and a concession stand but, this is the wilderness so, not much else. "I wanted to extend our thanks to our incredible Tour Guide (Apologies, I can't remember his name but, he was the Guide who was taking Sunday Classes) for your deep knowledge of the Native Tlingit culture and the intricate details of the forest area were truly enlightening. Your passion and expertise made the experience both educational and memorable. I appreciate the effort you put into sharing such rich information and making the tour so engaging. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!" The ride back down the mountain is not as scary but, just as amazing. Once back to the 1st level, you can take the Green Gondola back to the Pier location. The Hubby and I choose to walk the path along the shoreline back to our Ship and saw some incredible foliage. As we walked along the Pier, we saw effervescent sea stars below the waters surface attached to rocks! Who knew that sea starts flourish in Alaska? BTW, you can book a Zip Line excursion at Icy Strait. I was too chicken, it's a looong way down. read more

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Had a chance to ride the gondola with my older son in Hoonah, AK. Memorable experience. The views up on top were amazing. So beautiful! You can bring snacks to enjoy with your loved ones if you choose to hang out up there. Plenty of picnic tables. Cost: $50 a ticket unlimited rides. read more

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Nice, but quite touristy, stop on our Alaskan cruise. Icy Straight Point was a Disney-like Alaskan port that was "imagineered" and developed by the Tlingit native villagers. The port itself is pristine Alaskan beauty. The stop has many outdoor activities like whale watching, a ropes course, bear watching adventures, cooking classes and the longest zip line in North America. The "town" features an old cannery, shops and cafes with really fresh, delicious Alaskan salmon chowder. Very cute in an artificial way. Our whale watching tour with Allen Marine was fantastic. Saw so many whales, seals and otters. We even saw a mother and baby whale. Very cute!So nice to be able to leave right from our cruise and go on the tour. We also did an independent bear watching tour where we did not see a single bear. Make sure to ask if the salmon are running. Even though this is the "bear capital," if there is no food, there will not be many, or any, bears roaming around. The scenery was breathtaking, though. Saw so many bald eagles and their huge nests. We also walked through the woods that surround the ropes course and just spent time at the "beach" skipping stones. A nice pleasant stop on our cruise, but I would not come here independently. read more

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This is an interesting stop for cruise ships. There are many shops and restaurants nearby. There is a zip line and a gondola you can ride to the top of the mountain. I actually watched whales feeding from my balcony on the ship while I enjoyed a morning cup of coffee. read more

This area is breathtaking! I must love the little Port point. We got off the boat at low tide and got to see all the colorful starfish. We loved the bon fires and the beautiful pebble beach and watching the playful sea lions. We did a wilderness hike in the Tongass National Forest and ate wild blueberries. It was gorgeous! We were greeted back to the ship with a beautiful rainbow! read more

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The port of Icy Strait Point is limited to one cruise ship per day. So our stop consisted of mostly fellow tourists from aboard the Celebrity Millennium. On disembarking here, you're immediately surrounded by the tour book Alaska that as a first timer like myself, you dreamed about seeing over the years. Sort of like an episode of Alaskan Bush People. Perfect for whale watching, it wasn't long before we had a sighting not too far off shore. And I missed the bald eagle that Jackie spied in a nearby tree while she was on another path. But we where here for the express purpose of riding what is advertised as the world's longest zip line (5,000 feet long). Zip-rider, was at the top of our list of excursions during our planning stages at home. Situated technically in the mostly Tlingit community of Hoonah, population about 800 on the nation's 5th largest island. Over 2,000 square miles with a total island human population of just over 1,000, and with some 3,000 brown bears, considered the largest concentration of bears per square mile in the world. And not just any brown bears, the second largest in Alaska next to the ones on Kodiak Island; females can reach 900 lbs while the biggest males in the neighborhood of 1500 lbs. Some come here simply to view the bears out of Hoonah. So after signing our waivers (and lives away), we boarded a bus and began our 45 minute trek, first through downtown Hoonah (quaint), about a mile away, then up a winding gravelly road to the summit (can't remember the name), at around 1,300 feet to our zip line launching pad. But first a hilly downhill walk of several hundred yards through forests and a good number of skunk cabbage growth; hey, didn't our driver/guide mention skunk cabbage as a favorite for brown bears after coming out of hibernation? The bus load of us stayed pretty close together. Then finally our destination came into view without any bear confrontations. Jackie and I were among the first 6 to ride, and you sit in a seat not just hang there. The reason for the name Zip-rider. So I sat while one of the assistants made sure I was securely strapped in. They also supply us eyeglass wearers with goggles, so no need to tuck them away somewhere; my goggles pressed heavily on the right side, even after several attempts to adjust them by my helper and myself. "Oh well, I'll just hold it out on that side". Hence my right hand up that you see in both photos. And after everyone was securely fastened, the countdown began and away we went like bats out of hell! Whoosh!!! Green trees all around and beneath us, I'd say at least 150 feet beneath us! Superman the Ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain has nothing on this baby! "Speeds up to 65 MPH" ? Takeoff was 65 in my book. One bold lady clutched her cellphone to record the whole thing; I wasn't about to risk my iPhone 8 nor my Nikon. And after about 90 seconds, the most thrilling ride of my life was almost over. I say almost because it seemed like I would fly right past the swiftly approaching landing platform. BRAKES!!! And abruptly, but rather smoothly, we all came to a complete stop. My first zip line experience, Jackie's second; she rode for the first time last year at a women's cancer survivors camp in the San Bernardino Mtns. last year. But in her own words "it was nothing like this". Heading back to the Millennium we were ready for a buffet lunch. And later at dinner time, out of our assigned nightly window seats, we experienced a rather close humpback whale sighting as we sailed away to our next port with fond memories of Icy Strait Point. read more

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We took the Hoonah sightseeing tour and this was really not good. It was cold and rainy and they took us on an open car. Also, they just stopped at random locations in the town and the narrator was forgetting her stories and was not completely familiar with the sights. The best part was seeing a native carve a totem pole and the native performance at the end of the tour. read more

An unexpected cruise stop but a pleasant surprise. The gondolas were great. Wonderful hike to the lake. Enjoyed the walk to the cannery and bus ride to Hoonah! read more

Quaint little visitor center- we went on a cruise with Norwegian and we made a few hours stop here. A few restaurants, a bus stop to downtown, plus the worlds longest Zip Line! We were flip flopping on whether we wanted to do it, and by the time we decided to, they were sold out so we were super bummed. Definitely book that one early, as it will run out. husband and I ended up walking around instead, and found this foresty path (see pictures) and really enjoyed our walk. A very serene path , and such a refreshing air, which we are not used to in the LA area. If you're not planning to do any excursions and activities, around 3-4 hours for a meal and walking around would probably be enough here. But definitely worth seeing. read more

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I loved it here. And we didn't spend anything! I wanted to buy a sweatshirt but I had zero room in my suitcase. So we got off the boat and walked to the end of the tourist area- loved the little boardwalk. We were lucky in that we got off the ship early, and most people were still in bed or eating. It was not crowded at all. We did the free gondola and then rode it back- really enjoyed that! Then, we saw an eagle catch a large fish and eat it right by our ship under our balcony on the big bollard the ship was tied up to- so we just watched the eagle for a couple of hours. It went and caught another fish. It was fun. I had a wonderful time. The place is gorgeous. The people in the next cabin went whale watching and didn't see a whale :-) They paid a lot for that. We went eagle watching and didn't pay a thing and watched the eagle for a long time while we drank wine on our balcony. read more

Pros: + A much needed stop on your cruise ship + Only one ship allowed at a time. So extremely limited and not much of a crowd Cons: - Zip Line tickets vs Adventure Park tickets - such a rip off. The labels on the adventure tickets are confusing and not clearly labeled. - Not much to do here - Limited things on the stop read more

Icy Strait Point, owned by Huna Totem Corporation, is located 35 miles west of Juneau. It is really cater mostly to cruise line passengers as it provided a more artificial experience of Alaska. There is a museum about salmon, shops, restaurants, excursions, culture shows and the Zipline. A nice place to spend a Summer afternoon. read more

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We visited Icy Straits and chose to ride the zip line. What a great decision that was!! We had to wait a bit longer then usual because of the weather. (Safety first). But when we finally got to the zipline it was a great experience. The guys were great in explaining everything and wow what a beautiful view!! If we ever go back we are definitely riding the zip line again!! read more

Bad customer service, I hate to write a bad review! back in June 20, 2022 we were going to go on the zip line in icy straits. but once we found out how much it was going to be ,we canceled the transaction even the employee said it was canceled. My father-in-law wanted a receipt but she said she had no paper to give us a printed receipt. it is now November and no one has returned my phone calls or my emails on this issue, I would like the money refunded back to my card,since we did not receive the service. I just wanted others to beware, so this does not happen to them. read more

I went to the oyster shack to get a local oyster and when I ordered on the response i received was "can you come back later? I really need a break right now." I did not come back later. read more

Very small town. At the port, there is the typical gift shops and a food vendor selling crabs and drinks on the dock. There is a small museum on the site too. A 5 minutes walk from the port, there is a cafe with beautiful ocean view. Few activities you could sign up at the port- ziplines, shuttle tour in the forest, hiking trail, etc. We walked around the forest and very lucky to see eagle on the tree!! For a city girl like me, any wildlife would get me so excited!! :D read more

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Beautiful place to visit!!! RGE scenery is amazing. Cute shops. Absolutely recommend adding this to your Alaska trip.

We stopped in Icy Strait Point on our cruise. The Cooking in Alaska's Wildest Kitchen "excursion" was described as an immersive cooking experience where we would get to see the daily catch filleted and get to learn the history of the tribe from a fisherwoman. Instead, we got a recipe for salmon dip and burgers from canned salmon "demonstrated" by a 19 year old from Florida who spent the majority of the "class" talking about his upbringing in Florida. I do not blame him in any way, but whoever is in charge of this tourist trap is doing the absolute least. We had a local kid as one of the assistants who we learned more from just chatting for 5 minutes after class. It was such a waste of time and money. Others in our group went to the tribal dance experience and the bear experience and left calling this place Scamsway. Hoonah itself is lovely (we had a delightful time at the brewery, and the walk there provided great views of the bay) but Icy Strait Point is clearly just there to take tourists' money. Don't waste your time and money on their experiences and walk into town or take yourself on a hike instead. read more

Cruise ships dock at Icy Stait Point and drop you right into an area to buy excursions and gifts. The museum is interesting with all of the antique canning equipment, but that leads you into more souveneir shops with a lot of overpriced items. The walk to Hoonah is pleasant and sometimes you may spot some wildlife. Once you get into town, there isn't much to do. read more

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Nice example of early life at the cannery here. Small but good museum. A few eateries and nice views. Here is the best high speed zipline and nature tours. read more

Cute little town of Hoonah at Icy Strait Point which is run completely by the native Tlingit people. Was one if our favorite stops on our cruise to Alaska, because it didn't have any of the typical souvenir stores that we saw at EVERY other stop. The tourist part of the town consists of a fish house, a small burger restaurant, a BBQ restaurant, a museum, a zip line, a small nature trail, a snack bar, a donut house, and about 10 small souvenir stores. The part of the town where the cruise ships dock is very "touristy" but you can also walk down the road into town where you will get a more authentic experience. We did a small whale cruise which we did see whales, porpoises and otters on but they were super far away and you really needed binoculars to see properly. We also did a bear tour where we took a small bus through town and into the forest to walk on a small path (about 1 mile) hoping to spot a bear. We didn't see any bears on our walk, but did see one in the road as we were driving up to the trail. Spectacular! read more

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Icy Strait Point was one of the highlights on our cruise through Alaska. The town is a bit touristy (though it fortunately lacks many of the typical souvenir stores you find at every other stop), and the activities there are sensational. The town is run by the native Tlingit people. When you step off the dock, you can visit the information center and sign up for a variety of amazing outdoor activities (whale watching, Zip line, etc.) We saw whales right from the dock and went on a whale watching tour at Icy Strait Point which was excellent...saw many humpback and orca whales...just spectacular! The highlight for certain was the incredible Zip Line...it is the best we have ever encountered, anywhere, and I strongly recommend. It is billed as the longest in the world...and it does not disappoint. The views from the ride are incredible and the team setting you up are highly professional, safety conscious and friendly. The zip line is quite fast...so be prepared. You zip for over 5,000 feet. You board a bus at the base and then zip down, 6 people at a time. The whole excursion takes about 2 hours including the bus ride and wait time at the top. The ride down is exhilarating...and well worth the $150 per person. The minimum weight (which they take very seriously) is 90 lbs...and children can go (my 10 year old daughter went with me and LOVED it)...but they cannot weigh less than 90 lbs. Try to book an early run so that you can book another excursion -- Icy Strait Point is a beautiful place, but a very limited port of call. Enjoy the experience! read more

Our family decided this probably was the BEST port out of all of the Alaskan ports we visited. You get a taste of the Alaskan wilderness, but yet easy access through the forest (a very short hike/walk).. I wouldn't even call it a hike, more like a stroll. If you time it right, you can see humpback whales no more than 50 feet off shore. We flipped out when one appeared right near us as we walked along the shoreline. I highly recommend this port (per my 12 year old son). Bald eagles can been observed all over. We watched two fly over the Landing restaurant. read more

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This port was nice as they only allow 1 ship at a time and less than 150 during the whole season. This stop is not one that many Alaska cruisers get to enjoy. Keep in mind that there is not much of anything else to do (that can't be done in two or so hours) aside from excursions. I went on the combo Whale and Bear Search tour. I choose this tour because of the reputation of Icy Point for being one of the top 4 whale/bear sighting areas in Alaska (though some would argue it is absolutely the best). The same exact tour is available WITH LUNCH for around $251 if you book directly with a local vendor but there was no availability for independent tours the day we were in port. So, unfortunately, due to late booking, I went via NCL Pearl's excursions and paid $289 (with no lunch included). I saw 3 whales (1 within 10 feet of the boat), otter, bald eagle & 5 bears. read more

I did it! I rode the zip line. It was a bucket list thing for me. I am terrified of heights but I was able to do this zip line. You will regret not doing it if you cruise to Icy Strait Point. The little city of Hoonah is so fun to walk around and get a real feel for life in Alaska. We loved our time here. read more

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One member in our group went on an excursion to find bears. They did not see bears and they felt it wasn't really designed to see bears. Others member of our group saw the tribal dance experience. They hated it and started calling icy straits "scam island," because none of it seemed real. I did the "cooking in Alaska's wildest kitchen experience." It was awful. It was advertised as a way of learning Alaskan culinary secrets from a chef, including watching a fish being filleted. That did not happen and the guide who showed us how to make very simple recipes for salmon dip and salmon burgers was absolutely not a chef. The "Chef" was a nineteen-year-old kid from Florida who was half polish and half Puerto Rican. The reason I know this is because all that was talked about during the experience was HIS life story. I did not learn much at all about Hoonah or Alaska in general, especially not food in Alaska. I learned more about Alaska form five minutes of speaking with another member of staff. The experience also promised talk about culture and history from a fisherwoman. That did not happen at all. They are really phoning it in at this cruise ship tourist trap of a destination. It's disappointing because they can do sooo much better! Even if it was the same thing, but with a kid who lived there his whole life who talked about himself the whole time, that would have been better. Four people from the tour group got up and left during the demonstration. That's how bad it was. I learned NOTHING. The best part of icy strait was walking along the coast and whale watching. Also got a beer at the brewery in hoonah. That was pleasant as well. Do better, Icy Straits! You can do SO much better. read more