



by Catch of the day LLC
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$472The "Catch of the Day" whale-watching tour departs from Hoonah near Icy Strait Point and lasts about three hours. The tour uses vessels that are 32 to 38 feet long and carry between 6 and 16 passengers, providing a smaller group setting compared to competitors that carry over 30 passengers on similar-sized boats. Participants are picked up just outside the cruise ship facility, near the City of Hoonah Visitor Information Booth on port property. The pickup location is about a 10 to 15-minute walk from the ship, and private transportation is included for the transfer to and from the boat. Guests must arrive at the pickup location 30 minutes before the tour departure time. The tour includes whale-watching with opportunities to catch sight of whales in their natural habitat. Snacks are provided, and all fees and taxes are included. The tour is not accessible for those with limited mobility and does not allow children under 5 years old.
We pick passengers up at the cruise ship port's main entrance which is on the opposite side of the port from where the ships dock. It takes the AVERAGE walker approximately 10-15 minutes to make this flat, easy walk through the port. The port does offer a Handicare Shuttle that can transport passengers from their ship into the main port area. We are independent from the ship so we cannot arrange this shuttle. The drive from the cruise ship port to the harbor is 5-10 minutes. The tour is 3 hours (*30 min for round trip transportation and *2.5 hours of whale watching). See Humpback whales, porpoise, sea otters, eagles, seals, brown bear, deer and, possibly, orcas. There is no telling what we may see while out on tour. Our vessel is a 38 foot Power Cat that has inside seating, a heated cab, and an aft deck for viewing the wildlife. There is a restroom on board with a marine head. A big selling point for our tour is the lack of sea sickness. Our vessel rolls 78% less then the traditional mono hull. Our captain has over 30 years of experience. You will have a personalized, small group tour that is informative and comfortable. Note: Strictly - Minimum age for children is 5 years old.
180 min