ICY STRAIT POINT
Icy Straight is located just outside the entrance of the Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. It has a population of a mere 1000 people when combined with nearby Hoonah on Chichagof Island.
While it was originally a tender only port, a new, purpose-built cruise dock was developed and completed in 2006. This allows cruise guests to walk straight off the dock, along a ramp, and into the visitor center and welcome square. Here you’ll find the Huna Packing Company, a converted museum and shop with a restaurant on site, as well as a Tlingit interpretive center alongside other waterfront restaurants.
If you are not taking one of the ships organized tours, you can take a cheap, locally offered shuttle service to Hoonah. Alternatively you can take a pleasant 1.3 mi/ 2 km walk along the waterfront where you’ll find a few local bars and restaurants.
As far as touring options go, it’s all about the outdoors here. Popular options include Jeep / ATV nature tours, wildlife spotting boat excursions, or the ever popular “World's Largest Zipliner”, which provides incredible views on a clear day as you fly down over the rainforest at speeds up to 60 mph / 95 kmph.
Icy Straight is an exciting opportunity to dive into the wild side of Alaska… be sure to keep you eyes peeled for wildlife, you never know when you may see a bear!
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PORT FAST FACTS
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DOCKED OR TENDERED?
Docked. Alongside a pier, followed by a ramp walk into the main visitor center.
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TERMINAL BUILDING OR PIER?
Visitor information building at the end of the ramp.
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WIFI AVAILABLE?
Not upon last visit.
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PUBLIC RESTROOMS ASHORE?
Yes.
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TOURIST INFORMATION?
Yes, Local visitor information staff available in the visitor center upon arrival.
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MAPS AVAILABLE?
Not upon last visit.
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TAXIs / PUBLIC TRANSPORT?
Limited transport available. Shuttle service for a couple of dollars available to nearby Hoonah.
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ATMs / MONEY EXCHANGE?
Not upon most recent visit.
PORT AREA PHOTOS
TOP THINGS TO SEE AND DO
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Hoonah Packing Company
HISTORICAL BUILDING
Description coming soon!
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Ziprider
DESIGN DIRECTOR
Description coming soon!
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Tribal Dance Theater
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Description coming soon!
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Cannery Museum
MUSEUM
Description coming soon!
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