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    Adventure Center
    Bonni R.

    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.

    View from the very top
    Michelle F.

    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!

    Ray F.

    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.

    James D.

    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

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    Lena K.

    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!!

    One of many shops in area
    Paul E.

    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.

    An eagle sitting on the ship's mooring.
    Nancy V.

    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.

    Andy N.

    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.

    Pam D.

    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.

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    Sue D.

    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.

    Cannery exhibit
    Helene S.

    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.

    Ashley S.

    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!

    Whale Watching Boat. We saw several whales just standing on the deck of our cruise ship the Millennium.
    Ronald M.

    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.

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

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    TECKK Outfitters

    TECKK Outfitters

    4.0(6 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    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.

    Cycle Alaska - Really happy we took this trip!

    Cycle Alaska

    4.6(70 reviews)
    39.6 mi

    Our tour guide, Marni was not in the best of moods. She was annoyed at the riders who couldn't…read morekeep up with her pace. The bikes were not in good shape. Front derailleur, headset, back brakes and crank arms were barely functional. My nephew's grip fell off during the ride. These bikes have not been maintained at all. For the amount of money you spend for the tour, I'd expect a better functioning bike. The tour was nice. Great views of the area. However, our annoyed tour guide was not friendly and it came across too well. When it came time to end the tour at the brewery, Marni showed The group the location of the brewery and left. No "Thank you". She just left.

    What can I say! They gave us super easy directions and following them was super easy. I know the…read morereviews say there is a big hill but there really isn't. I was super worried about this hill after reading the reviews and let me tell you that the hill wasn't even worth mentioning. But if you are new to bike riding then please understand this a really small hill but for the average bike rider this really isn't even a hill at all. Just saying. They followed us the entire time and made sure we were safe at all times. My only complaint would be to have more time at the visitor center to explore more. We saw both visuals but were very lucky since we are both very fit. If we weren't then we would have definite problems for not having enough time to actually explore things. More time would definitely fix this situation. The brewery part of this tour is including Alaskan Brewing Company. Just in case anybody who is wanting to experience other breweries this isn't your tour. Just one and one only brewery. They could definitely improve this process by including other Alaskan Breweries. Just saying!! Hope this Helps!

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    Aj Mine Gasteneau Mill Tours

    Aj Mine Gasteneau Mill Tours

    4.8(16 reviews)
    42.2 mi

    My boyfriend and I are from California and have heard all about gold mining in our neck of the…read morewoods but it was so refreshing to see how miners did it in other states so far away. The entire staff was so knowledgeable about the entire operation and did not hesitate to answer our groups questions. It was so neat to go into an actual mine and see the drill in action as many of the mines around here have caved in or are no longer safe to be entered. We would definitely recommend for any of those coming into town and wanting to strike it big!!

    Very cool place. A bit intimidating driving up the steep hill with no protection for sliding down…read morethe side! EEK! The tour itself is fun and educational. I like learning the history and seeing the old time relics that are still around, especially if they are still operable, which some items were. The cave is cool, very damp and very cold! Was wicked cool to enter in. Staff was great, fun. The outdoor part of the tour talked about the old broken down buildings that the site was on. Would have been awesome to venture inside some of those old concrete mountainside structures. Than they let you pan for gold, which we found some flakes, not enough to make anyone rich tho. Overall, great presentation, great excursion, fun time. One thing I did pick up on was that this wasn't actually a gold mine that we went into. The section they give the tour on is more of what I'd define as the processing cave. They even stated that the railroad brought in the rock from a mountain miles away, it was dumped into the top of the facility with the rock crusher and such inside the mountain in the cave, gravity had it go through several sections to crush it to a fine practical and separate the gold and other valuable minerals. However, this is not to say that this wan't a gold mine at some point, further inside the mountain, thot he part they display held the internal equipment that separated the rock and minerals. Overall, it was a great experience. We

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