Whale Watching Tours
Come along with us for a 3-hour true Alaska experience. We go to places that are the most common for hump back whale watching. We often see many other marine mammals such as sea otters, porpoise and eagles. Hoonah has a rich history and our knowledgeable staff will keep you entertained when whale watching turns into whale waiting.
Here are the directions to be picked up for your tour:
- Pick up time is 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR DEPARTURE TIME
- ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO GET FROM YOUR SHIP TO THE PICK UP LOCATION.
- If you are docked at the Ocean Landing dock it will take the average walker about 10-15 minutes to walk across the port to the pickup location.
- If you are docked at the Wilderness dock you will need to allow time to ride the free green gondola from the ship dock into the main port area. Then it is about a 10-minute walk from the gondola to the pickup location.
- To get to the pickup location: walk to the Shuttle Bus Round-About. Exit the property between the Visitor Information Booth and the red Security shack. Our diver will be just outside the exit waiting for you.
- Our driver will have a white Catch of the Day sign.
About Our Vessels
Storm Breaker
These Whale Watching tours can carry up to 16 people. The hull design of our vessel is a catamaran. This design gives the vessel more stability and smoother ride with less rock ‘n roll than a monohull vessel. This stability allows for less motion sickness and better photographing.
Straight Shooter
Our whale watching tours on the Straight Shooter are personal and intimate carrying up to 6 people. The hull design of our vessel is a trimaran. This design gives the vessel more stability and smoother ride with less rock ‘n roll than a monohull vessel. This stability allows for less motion sickness and better photographing.
Private Boat Charter
What could be more thrilling than to take in the spectacular views of whales and other Alaskan wildlife on a private chartered yacht? Nothing is like the experience! Your group will enjoy the intimacy and exclusiveness of our 57 ft Bertram yacht. Create lasting memories on this 4-hour private-party whale watching and sightseeing tour.
Tour includes beverages: coffee, cocoa, tea, and water. You are welcome to bring your own snacks.
Maximum number of guests: 6
Contact us for availability for your private charter whale watching tour.
About Your Adventure - FAQs
3 hours including round trip transportation to and from cruise ship PORT.
About 15 minutes is allowed for transfers to and from PORT.
Transfers are included. We will pick you up from cruise ship with our 16 passenger van and return you after the tour. Water and light snacks will be provided.
These vary due to your cruise ship’s arrival time.
English.
Our vessel departs from Hoonah City Harbor.
It’s free! Round trip transfer returns passengers back to the PORT.
Warm layers. We recommend also bringing a rain coat and umbrella.
We provide water and light snacks. Anything else you would like to eat or drink, you are free to bring with you.
If prone to sea sickness, we recommend that you take sea sick pills the day before
excursion.
Due to the nature of this tour it is not limited mobility accessible. No wheelchairs, walkers or electric scooters.
No children under the age of 5.
Due to the nature of this tour it is not limited mobility accessible. No wheelchairs, walkers or electric scooters.
Our staff can provide local history and answer questions.
Tour Policies
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Cancellation:
72-hour minimum cancellation. Refund only if before 72-hour cancellation or due to weather or medical emergency. -
Inclement Weather:
Foggy conditions and/or high winds would be the most likely reason for cancellation. -
Safety:
Our vessel has all life jackets and safety equipment required by the Coast Guard.