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View Alaska on the mapDedicated port for Indigenous culture, nature and activities

Icy Strait Point

Icy Strait Point · United States · View on map

A dedicated cruise port owned by the Indigenous Tlingit people in Hoonah, Alaska. A museum and craft shops surround a restored salmon cannery, while a world-class zip line and whale-watching tours with guaranteed humpback whale sightings are popular. A port for experiencing Indigenous culture and the wilderness.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Icy Strait Point · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

N/A (the nearby village of Hoonah has about 760 people)
Population
A cool, rainy maritime climate. It can feel chilly even in summer, so bring rain gear and warm clothing.
Climate
English (Tlingit culture)
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
June to August (whale watching and relatively calm weather)
Best time to visit
Local food
Fresh Alaska salmonhalibutand local seafood
Sights
One of the world's longest zip linesHumpback whale watchingRestored salmon cannery and museumTlingit cultural tour (Hoonah village)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
1°
-3°Jan
3°
-3°Feb
4°
-2°Mar
9°
1°Apr
14°
4°May
17°
8°Jun
18°
11°Jul
18°
10°Aug
14°
7°Sep
9°
3°Oct
4°
-1°Nov
2°
-2°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HOONAH · about 2.8 km from port · elevation difference about 35 m · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)280 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

$2.19
Water 591 ml
$4.50
Coffee
$17.99
Inexpensive meal
$7.00
Local beer
$8.89
Big Mac

This port of call is operated by a cruise line or similar company. Prices inside the facility are set by the operator. Prices in the city of Juneau are given for reference. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

JNU
Juneau International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 57 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

EXPLORA III/ Explora Journeys
Vancouver›Alert Bay›Prince Rupert›+6›Vancouver
Indicative fare
From $7,760.00
Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Highest
11 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

Anthem of the Seas/ Royal Caribbean International
Vancouver›Inside Passage›Sitka›+3›Seward
Indicative fare
From $659.00
Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Lower
7 nightsOne way · 3 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Disney Magic/ Disney Cruise Line
Vancouver›Ketchikan›Icy Strait Point›+3›Vancouver
Indicative fare
From $1,725.50
Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

10-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

Viking Venus/ Viking Ocean Cruises
Vancouver›Inside Passage›Ketchikan›+7›Seward
Indicative fare
From $8,399.00
Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Highest
10 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
AlaskaMay 2027 – Sep 2028

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Norwegian Bliss/ Norwegian Cruise Line
Seattle›Sitka›Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier›+4›Seattle
Indicative fare
From $1,339.00
Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

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Source: Wikipedia “Icy Strait Point” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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