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Step aboard a 26-foot Hewescraft from Hoonah for a 2.5‑hour small-group trip into Icy Strait. You’ll chase humpbacks at Point Adolphus, fish for halibut, and experience intimate wildlife viewing with a whale‑sighting guarantee.
Step aboard a 26-foot Hewescraft from Hoonah for a 2.5‑hour small-group trip into Icy Strait. You’ll chase humpbacks at Point Adolphus, fish for halibut, and experience intimate wildlife viewing with a whale‑sighting guarantee.
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Operated by Icy Strait Whale Adventures · Hoonah, Alaska
A low roar of diesel and the slap of chop announce the start of a 26-foot Hewescraft departure from Hoonah’s dock. In minutes the town shrinks behind you and the Icy Strait opens—cold air that pushes at your hood, kelp beds that tug at the hull, and the distant exhale of a whale.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to step on/off a small boat and tolerate some motion and stairs at the dock.
The operator offers a whale‑sighting guarantee or a partial refund; sightings are common at Point Adolphus but trips still depend on weather and animal behavior.
Whale watching takes up to five passengers; fishing trips accommodate up to four to keep the experience intimate and comfortable.
Yes—there is a very small marine head; it’s usable but compact, so plan accordingly for young children or bulk needs.
Infants must sit on an adult’s lap. Wheelchair‑confined guests are not recommended; mobility‑challenged guests can use a care cart to reach the departure point but should allow extra time.
Hoonah is a Tlingit community on Chichagof Island; the waterways of Icy Strait have supplied food and travel routes to indigenous peoples for centuries.
Operators follow NOAA and local guidelines for marine wildlife viewing—maintain distance, avoid disrupting feeding whales, and minimize noise and waste to protect fragile marine ecosystems.
Icy Strait Whale Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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