Hoonah (Xunaa in Tlingit) is a largely Tlingit community on Chichagof Island, located in Alaska's panhandle in the southeast region of the state. It is 30 miles (48 km) west of Juneau, across the Alaskan Inside Passage. Hoonah is the only first-class city on Chichagof Island, the 109th largest island in the world and the 5th largest island in the United States. At the 2010 census the population was 760, down from 860 at the 2000 census. In the summer the population can swell to over 1,300 depending on fishing, boating, hiking and hunting conditions. "Hoonah" became the official spelling in 1901, with establishment of the Hoonah branch of the United States Post Office. Xunaa means "protected from the North Wind" in the Tlingit language.
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Glacier Wind Charters provides personalized, small-group whale watching tours departing from Hoonah, Alaska near Icy Strait Point. Icy Strait affords our guests a unique whale and wildlife watching experience which will be enjoyed aboard our specially designed catamaran, Kohola. With a lifetime of experience on the local waters, captain Shawn has been providing our guests with memories that will last a lifetime since 1995.
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Icy Strait Whale adventures is located near Icy Strait Point in the town of Hoonah. We offer guaranteed whale watching on our 40' North River custom built boat. Our spacious boat is very comfortable with heated cabin, restroom and large windows for viewing whales and wildlife. Our Captains will delight in sharing the majestic beauty that is Alaska on this 3 hour whale watching tour which can take you along the coastline to either Point Adolphus, Icy Strait or up Neka Bay.
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Hoonah Travel Adventures is an Alaskan, family owned small business! We are committed to providing our guests with the best customer service in the industry! Our tours offer a unique and thrilling memory of the pristine natural beauty of Hoonah, Alaska. We cater to the cruise ships that visit Icy Strait Point! We offer a Whale Watch, a City & Brewery Tour, a Wilderness Tour & Brown Bear Search, a Tlingit Canoe & Cultural Experience! We are the largest privately owned tour company in Hoonah! We are proud to be independent and do not sell through the cruise ships! All or our tours are timed to coincide with the cruise ships schedules. All tours pick up and drop off at the Icy Strait Point Excursions Hub, a short 6-8 minute walk from your ship. We would love to share Hoonah with you! We will see you in Alaska!
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Hoonah Whale Tours is a whale and wildlife sightseeing company in Hoonah, AK. Take a 3 hour tour on our 6 passenger walk around catamaran. We will depart from the Hoonah boat harbor and head out into Icy Straits. You will see Eagles, sea lions, humpback whales, and possibly orcas and even bears roaming the beaches. There's a bathroom on board and we will provide light snacks and beverages.
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We are an Alaskan, family-owned, small business committed to providing visitors with an intimate and private (up to 6 passengers) Alaskan whale watching experience in the waters of Icy Strait. Our location has some of the best humpback whale watching in the world with regular daily sightings.
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Our whale and wildlife sightseeing tour stops at present logging operations and Icy Strait high points. You’ll be comfortable in our (boat description) which provides the perfect chance to see humpback whales, orcas (killer whales) and dall porpoises along the way to the old salmon cannery, and witness bald eagles in flight on your journey back to Icy Strait, Alaska. Are you ready for a blast? If you are then you’ve got to get on board with one of our personal water crafts. Who doesn’t love to jet ski? Hooked Adventures would like to introduce our newest adventure travel yet: jet skiing in Icy point strait! Where you will see the history of Hoonah Alaska and get a chance to see Alaskan wildlife.Whale watching, eagles, and seals, right on the water. Have you always dreamed about being on a private, Alaskan fishing charters boat? Now’s your chance! We’ll meet you at the Icy Strait Cannery gate. There will be a representative with company sign and your name on it to transport you to Hoonah City Harbor. From there, we’ll board a boat and head to sea for this incredible adventure travel trip you won’t forget! Hoonah, Alaska is one of the most majestic and mysterious places in America. With its magnificent coves and breathtaking waterways, there is no better way to travel than from an intimate Hooked Adventure Tours Water Taxi charter. Whether you are looking for a special water taxi trip over to a private island or need entrance to a secluded trail head or cabin.
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Established in the early 1960s, Tok River Outfitters, now a second generation Alaskan business, is still owned and operated by the original founder’s family. We currently offer excursions for saltwater fishing, whale watching and marine nature tours in the waters of Icy Strait, long renowned for it's abundance of marine wildlife and excellent saltwater fishing opportunities. Please call, text or email for availability, pricing and policies.
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Wooshkeetaan Tours is an locally owned small business committed to providing guest with unique and thrilling tours of the natural beauty of Port Frederick and Icy Strait. Our tours bring visitors from Icy Straight Point Cruise Ship port and Hoonah to the natural playground we enjoy and appreciate everyday. The waters near Icy Strait Point have some of the best humpback whale watching in the worl
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Guaranteed Whales! - If whales are not seen on this excursion we will hand you $100 in CASH as you get off the boat. Since 2004 we have never missed seeing whales. Top Reasons to take this trip.1) Large catamaran style boat that is incredibly stable in rough seas. Small boats can get tossed around while this one is stable and fast when it gets rough. This is a great boat for guests in wheel chairs or with mobility challenges due to stability and room to move around. 2) Discounted child prices make this very affordable for families. 3) Departs and returns to Icy Strait Point at the cruise ship terminal, no vehicle transfers are required making the most of your time. 4) High viewing decks allow the best possible views of whales as more of the whale is visible from up high. 5) You are guaranteed to make it back to the ship, if an issue arrises on the tour, the ship will wait for you. 6) Icy Strait Point is a locally owned business that benefits the Native shareholders of Huna Totem Corporation.
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