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
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work for everything. Carry a few small US bills for tipping crew on tours and performances.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedPoint Adolphus humpback whale watching cruise
≈ 3.5 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€195$219
Do it yourself
€140$157
Save ≈ €55Save ≈ $62 (28% off)
Cruise ships dock at Icy Strait Point's Wilderness or Adventure Landing pier; the Excursion Hub for independent operators is a 5-minute walk along the boardwalk. Local Tlingit-owned operators (Hoonah Whale Tours, Glacier Wind Charters, Icy Strait Whale Adventures) collect guests at the Hub and shuttle to their Hoonah harbor boat for the same Point Adolphus route at $140–$155pp. Boats are small (6–18 guests) so booking is essential; sightings are guaranteed at all the named operators — free return tour if no whale is seen.
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World's largest ZipRider and Mountain Top gondola combo
≈ 3 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€180$202
Do it yourself
€180$202
Similar cost — pick on convenience
Both attractions are at the port complex, so 'DIY' here means walking up to the ticket booth and buying tickets directly instead of via the cruise excursion desk. ZipRider is $129pp (€120), SkyGlider Gondola is $50pp (€45) round-trip; together $179pp (€165) versus €180–€200 through the cruise line. Modest savings but you also get flexible timing instead of a fixed slot.
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Ready-made port days
8 plansThe Cannery, the Beach and the Free Gondola — a Day for Nothing
Icy Strait Point is built to take your money. Here is the route that quietly refuses.
Hoonah on Foot — the Village Behind the Port
A $5 shuttle ticket buys you the difference between a cruise product and an actual Alaskan town.
Point Adolphus by Small Boat — the Whales You Came For
Book a six-seat local boat instead of a ninety-seat ship tour and pay a third less for the same water.
SkyGlider to Sky Peak — the Big View and the Hidden Lake
Fifty dollars for a seven-minute cable ride, and worth every cent — on exactly one condition.
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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