Icy Strait Point Cruise Port
Icy Strait Point, United States · Alaska
Cruise ships dock at Wilderness Landing Dock — New Cruise Berth, Icy Strait Point.
Plan my port daysCruise-only port and native-owned complex on Chichagof Island with restored cannery shops trails and excellent wildlife tours.
At a glance
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
See dock on port map →🚢 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
See dock on port map →Getting to Icy Strait Point
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
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
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
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
Map & things to do
Money & payments
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.
🕐 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.
🕐 Any time during shuttle service
ISP Nature Trail
🚶 Walk
Easy 1.5 km signed loop through temperate rainforest starting from the cannery complex.
🕐 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.
🕐 Any cruise call June-September — sightings are near-guaranteed
ZipRider
🎯 Activity
One of the world's longest ziplines — 5495-foot ride from Hoonah Mountain in 90 seconds.
🕐 Book for a morning ride before weather closes in
Wilderness Landing Transporter
Short stop🎯 Activity
Gondola ride that connects Wilderness Landing and the historic cannery complex with treetop views.
🕐 Any time during ship calls
Native Theater Performance
🎯 Activity
Tlingit dance and storytelling performance inside the Huna Tribal House during most cruise calls.
🕐 Check the daily schedule — usually 2-3 performances per cruise day
Hoonah Packing Company Restaurant
🍽️ Restaurant
Waterfront restaurant inside the historic cannery with Alaskan seafood and local craft beer.
🕐 Lunch from 11:30 during ship calls
Duck Point Smokehouse
Short stop🍽️ Restaurant
Casual smokehouse at Wilderness Landing with BBQ Alaskan salmon pulled pork and outdoor firepits.
🕐 Lunch from 11:30 during ship calls
Cannery Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Free museum in the restored 1912 Hoonah Packing salmon cannery with original machinery and photos.
🕐 Any time the complex is open
Spasski River Bear Viewing
🌿 Nature
Guided brown bear viewing at a raised river platform — one of Alaska's most reliable bear spots.
🕐 July to September for active salmon runs
Native Artisan Market
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
A cluster of Alaska Native-owned galleries and craft shops inside the restored cannery buildings.
🕐 Any time during ship calls
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Plan my port days →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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