If it's tranquility and nature you seek, Icy Strait Point is your destination. Hosting only "one ship at a time", Icy Strait Point provides guests with rich wildlife tours and authentic native Tlingit culture. Located near Glacier Bay and the historic native settlement of Hoonah, Icy Strait Point is situated in an Old Growth Spruce & Hemlock Rainforest. The area is home to humpback whales, orca, Dall's porpoises, seals, sea otters, brown (grizzly) bear, halibut, and all five species of Pacific salmon. On many days, multitudes of bald eagles can be seen. Icy Strait Point is a virtual den of antiquity. It's very popular for a number of reasons. These include:
Here are some sample shore excursions and things to do in Icy Strait Point
Whale Watching & Marine Mammal Viewing by Boat
Board a 100-foot vessel and travel to famous Point Adolphus near the entrance to Glacier Bay National Park
Old Growth Spruce & Hemlock Rainforest Nature Walk
Enjoy the lush green rainforest as you are guided through the towering stands of old growth spruce and hemlock.
Stream and Lake Fly-In Fishing Excursions
Board an aircraft to take you and your companions on a private fishing experience in Alaska's interior wilderness.
Brown (Grizzly) Bear Search
Explore outback regions of the Tongass National Forest via 25-passenger bus and observe spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife in your search for brown bears.
Flightseeing to Glacier Bay
Flight seeing to spectucular Glacier Bay National Park
Salmon and Halibut Fishing
Fish for salmon and halibut from commercial charter fishing vessels in Alaska's premier fishing spot
Cannery Museum and Historical Tour
Experience the history of one of Alaska's oldest canneries
Journey through Time, History and the Lore of the Tlingit People
Learn first hand about the Tlingit people's culture and history