Top 4 Hoonah Whale Watching Tours

1.Alaska Whale Watching with bonus Drone viewing of Whales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $249Our pick

Join Captain Josh and first mate Jamie for a three-hour whale watch from Hoonah. The 14-passenger boat offers indoor and outdoor viewing, while a professional drone records whales and other wildlife from above. Snacks, soft drinks, pickup, and one USB drive of footage per group are included.

“The captain went the extra mile for us to join in on this fantastic experience. Can't recommend this tour enough! So thankful for the knowledge and care our tour guides provided.”

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2.Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise – Near Icy Strait Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $225

Ride from Icy Strait Point into Hoonah, then spend about three hours seeking humpback whales and other wildlife with a local captain and naturalist. Boats offer heated indoor seating and outdoor viewing. Captains such as Denise, Paul, and Carson add local stories, wildlife facts, and Tlingit history.

“Denise and Carson were great guides. Highly recommend this tour. The experience was amazing. And the history told by Denise was great.”

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3.Guaranteed Whale Watching Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $195Best value

Cruise Icy Strait and Point Adolphus from Icy Strait Point on a small boat limited to 24 people. Captains and local guides such as Carl, Bob, Alana, Macy, and Lauren look for humpbacks, orcas, sea lions, otters, seals, eagles, and bears. Dress warmly and bring binoculars if you have them.

“Directions were absolutely incorrect. They did not tell that you have to take a gondola ride. They did not have anything marked and Nobody knew about the tour. It took us 50 + minutes to get to the meeting place. YES, we did see whales from about 250 yards away.”

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4.Wonderful Whales and Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $285

Meet at Icy Strait Point, ride five minutes to Hoonah, and board a clean boat for a three-hour search for whales, sea otters, and harbor seals. Shawn and the Glacier Wind Charters team keep groups small, with no more than 13 people aboard.

“Fantastic experience. Family run operation. Clean boat, great guides, great experience for our family! 100% recommend!”

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