Icy Strait Point
Walkability: 10/10United States
Hours in Port
~7 hours
Walk to Town
Hoonah is a 1.5 mile walk from the cruise dock
Currency
USD (USD accepted)
WiFi
Limited
Cell Coverage
Limited
Time Zone
AKST/AKDT
Time Zone Alert
Alaska Time — 4 hours behind Eastern.
Overview
Icy Strait Point is a privately owned cruise destination near the Tlingit village of Hoonah on Chichagof Island. It's home to the world's largest zipline (ZipRider) and offers authentic Alaska wilderness experiences including whale watching in nearby Point Adolphus, one of the best humpback whale habitats in the world.
The walkability score is a planning hint for navigating the port on foot from the terminal. Safety information should be confirmed against official travel advisories (e.g. travel.state.gov) before your trip.
All-aboard math
All-aboard in Icy Strait Pointis typically 30–60 minutes before your ship departs — confirm the exact time on the day’s ship newsletter. Time-zone note: Alaska Time — 4 hours behind Eastern.
Top Excursions
ZipRider (world's largest zipline)
Whale & Marine Mammals Cruise
Brown Bear Search
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Free Things To Do
Hoonah Village Walk
Walk to the small Tlingit village of Hoonah — one of the largest Tlingit communities in Alaska.
Beach & Shoreline Walks
Explore the wild shoreline and look for eagles, seals, and sea otters.
Cannery Museum
Restored 1912 salmon cannery with exhibits on the fishing and Tlingit history.
Restaurants Near Terminal
Getting Around
Shuttle runs between the dock and Hoonah village. This is a wilderness destination — most visitors stick to the excursion area or walk to Hoonah.
Emergency Information
Police
911
Hospital
Hoonah Medical Clinic
Medical Evacuation Coverage
Helicopter evacuations from ports like Icy Strait Point can cost $50,000+. Medjet covers medical transport to your home hospital — not just the nearest facility.
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