Where does my cruise ship dock in Icy Strait Point?

Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Icy Strait Point, United States. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.

Can I walk from the cruise port into Icy Strait Point?

Yes. Icy Strait Point is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.

How do I get from the cruise port to Icy Strait Point centre?

Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Taxi. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.

How much time do I need in Icy Strait Point?

Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Icy Strait Point independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.

What currency is used in Icy Strait Point and are cards accepted?

Icy Strait Point uses the US Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.

Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?

Free Wi-Fi is available at the Icy Strait Point cruise terminal.

When should I be back at the ship?

Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.

Icy Strait Point Cruise Port

Icy Strait Point, United States · Alaska

Cruise ships dock at Wilderness Landing Dock — New Cruise Berth, Icy Strait Point.

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DIY 8/10

Cruise-only port and native-owned complex on Chichagof Island with restored cannery shops trails and excellent wildlife tours.

🚢 Docked port0.3 km / 0.2 mi to city centre

⚠️Icy Strait Point is the only thing at the dock — Hoonah village is 2.5 km away by shuttle and there is no traditional town nearby. Plan your day around the complex and its tours.

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At a glance

Multiple terminalsWalk-off possibleFamily friendlyMobility friendlyFree WiFi at portTourist info at dockSouvenir shops at dockIndependent tours at dockWheelchair accessible at dockMin. 3h neededAllow 45 min return buffer

Port summary

Icy Strait Point is a purpose-built cruise destination owned by the Huna Totem Corporation — there is no traditional town at the dock. Everything for a self-guided day is within the complex: restored cannery shops restaurants a cultural Tribal House forest trails and the world-famous ZipRider. Hoonah village is 2.5 km away reached by a free shuttle during cruise calls.

Cruise docks

🚢 Wilderness Landing Dock — New Cruise Berth

Newer (2021) deep-water cruise berth at the western end of the Icy Strait Point complex used by larger ships. Has its own visitor center and Duck Point Smokehouse on site. A forest path or paid Transporter gondola connects to the historic cannery complex about 1 km east.

📍 Latitude: 58.13492, Longitude: -135.451739

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🚢 Icy Strait Cruise Terminal

The original Icy Strait Point cruise berth at the heart of the restored 1912 Hoonah Packing Cannery complex. Most shops restaurants the Tribal House and excursion check-in desks sit within a 5 min walk of the gangway.

📍 Latitude: 58.133622, Longitude: -135.465638

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Getting to Icy Strait Point

From the cruise terminal to the city centre

🚶 On footRecommended

⏱ 5 min💶 Free

Walking is the default way to move around the complex. The cannery is 5 min from Adventure Center Dock. Wilderness Landing to cannery is a 12 min walk along a forest path with one short hill or a paid Transporter gondola ride.

📍 Step off either dock onto the boardwalk path

🚌 Shuttle busRecommended

⏱ 10 min💶 Free

Free Hoonah shuttle runs in a continuous loop during cruise calls between Icy Strait Point and the Tlingit village of Hoonah (2.5 km away).

📍 Shuttle stop at the cannery complex and at Wilderness Landing

🚕 Taxi

⏱ 5 min💶 $15-25 (≈ €14–23)

A handful of independent drivers operate from Hoonah during cruise calls. Service is unreliable and the free shuttle is almost always the better choice.

📍 Ask at the visitor desk if a Hoonah taxi is available

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Map & things to do

Money & payments

💱 Currency: US Dollar ($)💵 Cash needed: rarely🏧 ATMs at port💳 Cards widely accepted

Cards work for everything. Carry a few small US bills for tipping crew on tours and performances.

Things to do

Huna Tribal House

Short stop

⭐ Highlight

Traditional Tlingit gathering house with stunning totem art and cultural performances on-site.

⏱ 45 min💶 Free entry (performances $35) (≈ €32)👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Performance times vary — check the schedule board at the dock

Hoonah Village Walk

🚶 Walk

Stroll the main street of Hoonah — a working Tlingit fishing village of about 750 residents.

⏱ 90 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Any time during shuttle service

ISP Nature Trail

🚶 Walk

Easy 1.5 km signed loop through temperate rainforest starting from the cannery complex.

⏱ 45 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 Any time the complex is open

Point Adolphus Whale Watching

🎯 Activity

Half-day whale watching boat trip to Point Adolphus — one of Alaska's best humpback whale areas.

⏱ 180 min💶 $189 per person (≈ €175)📋 Book ahead👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Any cruise call June-September — sightings are near-guaranteed

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Frequently asked questions

Where does my cruise ship dock in Icy Strait Point?: Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Icy Strait Point, United States. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
Can I walk from the cruise port into Icy Strait Point?: Yes. Icy Strait Point is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
How do I get from the cruise port to Icy Strait Point centre?: Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Taxi. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
How much time do I need in Icy Strait Point?: Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Icy Strait Point independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
What currency is used in Icy Strait Point and are cards accepted?: Icy Strait Point uses the US Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?: Free Wi-Fi is available at the Icy Strait Point cruise terminal.
When should I be back at the ship?: Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.

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