The Top 1 Boat Tours in Icy Strait Point

Although you might arrive at Icy Strait Point on a boat - probably a large cruise ship - exploring these waters on an excursion boat is an entirely different experience. Join an Icy Strait Point boat tour, and you’ll see for yourself just how breathtaking the setting is. Located in a remote part of southeastern Alaska, Icy Strait offers calm waters, stunning views, and a wide range of marine animals to watch in their natural habitat. And, you can be sure the boats we use on our tours are maximized for wildlife watching. They offer large windows in the cabin and viewing platforms outside, so you can find the ideal vantage point for spotting and photographing the diverse animals and gorgeous scenery. 

If you choose to join the Guaranteed Whale Watching Adventure, then you can expect a feast for the eyes! Humpback whales are attracted to Icy Strait during the summer because the waters are packed full of fish offering endless dining options for hungry whales. When this explosion in the whale population happens, boat tours are super popular, because the chances of seeing whales are so high. As well as spotting whales, this particular tour also offers a unique perspective - the tours are led by descendants of the First Nations Tlingit community. These knowledgeable locals will share stories and interesting facts about the region’s ecology, and rich heritage. This combination of nature and culture makes for an unbeatable tour that we’re sure you and your loved ones will remember for many years! 

Because whales only visit Icy Strait during the summer, tours book up very quickly. So, if an Icy Strait Point boat tour is on your bucket list, we recommend you secure your place in advance to avoid disappointment.