Exclusive Whale Watching
Overview
Come join us on this 26-foot Hewescraft vessel. This boat was built specifically for whale watching in extreme comfort. This small group excursion will take you away from the crowds and will allow you to view whales up close and personal. Call for private charters. This boat takes only six passengers at a time.
What's Included
- Guaranteed Whales or 50% back.
- Spectacular, unsurpassed viewing for all ages!
- Very small marine head
- Food & Drink
- Rain Gear
- Binoculars
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
108 Cannery Road
Hoonah, AK 99829, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Icy Strait Point (pass by)
Point Adolphus (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for wheelchair confined guests.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Mobility challenged guests can take the care cart to Excusion hub meet point but plan for 30 minutes extra to get there on time
- Marine Head (small restroom) on the boat
- Please meet 15 minutes prior to your departure time. When you arrive, proceed up the dock. If coming through the Adventure Center Building, exit Door # 2 and follow the path & signs with arrows leading you to the Excursion Hub. You will know you are at the Adventure Center as the dock leads you right into the Adventure Center Building. Do not stop at Door 2, go all the way to the Excursion Hub where you will see a larger green sign that says Excursion Hub. If coming to the Wilderness Dock (you will know you are at the Wilderness Dock as the dock leads you onto gravel and not into a building). Walk towards the Green Transporter right in front of you. When you get off, exit left following the gravel path & signs with arrows leading you to the Excursion Hub - a 2 minute walk. At the Excursion Hub you will see a larger green sign that says Excursion Hub. Your representative will be there with a sign that says Icy Strait Adventures. Local # to call is 907-723-7447 What to Bring: - Come prepared for rain or shine -Hat and mittens -Warm coats that are water-resistant -A camera -Binoculars -Sunglasses
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Exclusive Whale Watching?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-104979P5
Reviews
Average 3.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Guaranteed Whales or 50% back.
- Spectacular, unsurpassed viewing for all ages!.
- Very small marine head.
- Food & Drink.
- Rain Gear.
- Binoculars.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Exclusive Whale Watching is as follows:
- Not recommended for wheelchair confined guests.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Exclusive Whale Watching will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Guaranteed Whales or 50% back.
- Spectacular, unsurpassed viewing for all ages!
- Very small marine head
- Food & Drink
- Rain Gear
- Binoculars
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for wheelchair confined guests.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Mobility challenged guests can take the care cart to Excusion hub meet point but plan for 30 minutes extra to get there on time
- Marine Head (small restroom) on the boat
- Please meet 15 minutes prior to your departure time. When you arrive, proceed up the dock. If coming through the Adventure Center Building, exit Door # 2 and follow the path & signs with arrows leading you to the Excursion Hub. You will know you are at the Adventure Center as the dock leads you right into the Adventure Center Building. Do not stop at Door 2, go all the way to the Excursion Hub where you will see a larger green sign that says Excursion Hub. If coming to the Wilderness Dock (you will know you are at the Wilderness Dock as the dock leads you onto gravel and not into a building). Walk towards the Green Transporter right in front of you. When you get off, exit left following the gravel path & signs with arrows leading you to the Excursion Hub - a 2 minute walk. At the Excursion Hub you will see a larger green sign that says Excursion Hub. Your representative will be there with a sign that says Icy Strait Adventures. Local # to call is 907-723-7447 What to Bring: - Come prepared for rain or shine -Hat and mittens -Warm coats that are water-resistant -A camera -Binoculars -Sunglasses
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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