Icy Strait Point – About Us
Huna Totem operates Icy Strait Point at 108 Cannery Road and identifies two cruise docks plus the Adventure Center.
Cruise planning
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Schedule note
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At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
United States
Port code
USICY
Coordinates
58.129, -135.463
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Explore ashore
A closer look at Icy Strait Point
Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Icy Strait Point
Icy Strait Point is a private Huna Totem cruise destination at the restored Hoonah cannery, with two deep-water docks.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Varies by terminal
Can you explore independently?
The restored cannery, free museum, coastal trails, and Huna Tribal House fit a no-vehicle visit; Hoonah needs added travel time.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Icy Strait Point – About Us, Icy Strait Point – Frequently Asked Questions and Visit Hoonah – Plan Your Trip.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
The operator states that its two cruise docks accommodate large vessels and connect guests to the Adventure Center and cannery complex.
Getting into town
Icy Strait Point is outside Hoonah village; the shoreline route links Cannery Road with Hoonah's harbor and Front Street.
Port shuttle
Use the locally advertised town shuttle or the shoreline path for Hoonah; transport within Icy Strait Point includes dock-area walking and gondola links.
Taxi and local transport
Hoonah's small taxi supply is not a dependable substitute for a confirmed shuttle, especially when two ships share the destination.
Airport and hotel transfers
Hoonah Airport and Alaska Marine Highway are separate community connections; Icy Strait Point is not a fly-cruise terminal.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Icy Strait Point – About Us, Icy Strait Point – Frequently Asked Questions and Visit Hoonah – Plan Your Trip.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Icy Strait Point – About Us
The destination grew from the historic Hoonah cannery.
Icy Strait Point – Frequently Asked Questions
The operator identifies coastal trails, a free museum, Native culture, shops, and waterfront dining available when ships are in port.
Visit Hoonah – Plan Your Trip
The community visitor site distinguishes Hoonah from cruise arrivals at Icy Strait Point and lists marine and air access.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Icy Strait Point – About Us, Icy Strait Point – Frequently Asked Questions and Visit Hoonah – Plan Your Trip.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Adventure Center, historic cannery, Huna Tribal House, ZipRider, and Hoonah harbor provide on-site and village choices. Icy Strait Point is outside Hoonah village; the shoreline route links Cannery Road with Hoonah's harbor and Front Street.
Long call
7+ hours
Adventure Center, historic cannery, Huna Tribal House, ZipRider, and Hoonah harbor provide on-site and village choices. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Icy Strait Point – About Us, Icy Strait Point – Frequently Asked Questions and Visit Hoonah – Plan Your Trip.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Both docks avoid tendering, but gangways, forest paths, gondola boarding, and the longer shoreline connection have different access demands.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Icy Strait Point – About Us, Icy Strait Point – Frequently Asked Questions and Visit Hoonah – Plan Your Trip.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Icy Strait Point – About Us, Icy Strait Point – Frequently Asked Questions and Visit Hoonah – Plan Your Trip.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Icy Strait Point port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
The operator states that its two cruise docks accommodate large vessels and connect guests to the Adventure Center and cannery complex.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Icy Strait Point is outside Hoonah village; the shoreline route links Cannery Road with Hoonah's harbor and Front Street.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Use the locally advertised town shuttle or the shoreline path for Hoonah; transport within Icy Strait Point includes dock-area walking and gondola links. Hoonah's small taxi supply is not a dependable substitute for a confirmed shuttle, especially when two ships share the destination.
Can I explore independently?
The restored cannery, free museum, coastal trails, and Huna Tribal House fit a no-vehicle visit; Hoonah needs added travel time.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
Hoonah Airport and Alaska Marine Highway are separate community connections; Icy Strait Point is not a fly-cruise terminal.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Icy Strait Point – About Us, Icy Strait Point – Frequently Asked Questions and Visit Hoonah – Plan Your Trip.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026
3 sources
Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Icy Strait Point
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Icy Strait Point is a purpose-built cruise destination with two docks. Use the ship's landing assignment for the day and distinguish time inside the destination from any separate visit into Hoonah.
Arrival location reference
Icy Strait Point destination area· Cruise destination area
Community and culture
Hoonah community visit
Treat Hoonah as a separate outing from the cruise destination and plan the return before leaving.
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Treat Hoonah as a separate outing from the cruise destination and plan the return before leaving.
Confirm the current route and transportation locally rather than assuming a standing service.
Transfer from Icy Strait Point; follow local guidance
Cannery history
Icy Strait Point Cannery and Museum
A specific on-site stop inside the restored cannery complex, including the free museum.
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A specific on-site stop inside the restored cannery complex, including the free museum.
Follow the destination map because dock and attraction paths differ within the property.
Within the Icy Strait Point destination
On-site nature walk
Icy Strait Point Nature Trail
A marked trail option within the destination instead of a second vague waterfront pin.
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A marked trail option within the destination instead of a second vague waterfront pin.
Check trail conditions and wildlife guidance on arrival.
On-site walking trail; check conditions
On-site transport and views
Icy Strait Point gondolas
The destination's gondola network connects its main visitor areas and elevated viewpoints.
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The destination's gondola network connects its main visitor areas and elevated viewpoints.
Check the day's operating status and accessibility guidance before planning around the gondola.
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Adventure activity
Icy Strait Point ZipRider
A bookable high-elevation zipline experience within the Icy Strait Point destination.
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A bookable high-elevation zipline experience within the Icy Strait Point destination.
Book for the correct call and check current age, weight, mobility, and weather requirements.
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Guided wildlife outing
Hoonah whale-watching outing
A locally operated marine outing into the productive waters around Hoonah and Icy Strait.
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A locally operated marine outing into the productive waters around Hoonah and Icy Strait.
Wildlife is never guaranteed; use a confirmed operator and protect the ship-return time.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary7 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-23. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
Live port-day planner
Plan my port day in Icy Strait Point
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Your selected call
Eurodam
Arrival
5:30pm
Departure
10:00pm
Scheduled window
4h 30m
1 ship that day
Up to 2,104 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 8:30pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
Guide match for this window
A focused half-day plan is realistic when transport is arranged before leaving the ship.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
About Icy Strait Point
Since Icy Strait Point opened in 2004, Hoonah has attracted more visitors, particularly those who arrive by cruise ship. The port is centered around the restored salmon cannery, which now houses a museum, local arts and crafts shops, restaurants, and a mid-1930s cannery line display. Outside is the world’s largest and highest zip line at 5,330 feet long, featuring a 1,300-foot vertical drop—a thrilling ride with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and ocean. If you're looking for more relaxing mountaintop views, book a gondola ride that will whisk you up into the mountains for some leisurely hiking and stellar sightseeing.
Icy Strait Point houses several restaurants where visitors can dine on freshly caught seafood while taking in the waterfront views. A range of excursions are available at Icy Strait Point catering primarily to cruise ship passengers, from Alaska Native dance performances to bear viewing and whale watching.
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Shore excursions in Icy Strait Point
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Independent shore excursions
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Small
3 hours
Alaska Drone and Whale Wildlife Adventure
Experience Alaska's premier wildlife tour, featuring stunning drone footage and aerial views! Explore Icy Strait and Port Frederick, home to humpback whales (100% sighting guarantee), sea otters, sea lions, and bald eagles (80% chance). Occasionally, spot orcas and coastal brown bears (20% chance). Capture unforgettable moments with a complimentary USB of your drone footage. Experience Alaska's wilderness like never before!
Eco, Nature Moderate
View & book with Shore Excursions Group
Small
4 hours
Stream Fishing
Get ready for a stream fishing adventure in pristine wilderness that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Fishing Moderate
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Small
4 hours
Exclusive Wildlife and Bear Search
This is your chance to see brown bears, Sitka black tail deer and other wildlife up close in the natural scenic beauty of the last frontier.
Eco, Nature Easy
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