Icy Strait Point

Set apart from typical cruise ports by its intimate, culture-forward experience, Icy Strait Point invites visitors to step into Hoonah’s frontier town heritage anchored by a restored salmon cannery that now houses a museum, local arts and crafts shops, and eateries along a working waterfront. Signature experiences anchor the visit: the world’s largest and highest zip line at 5,330 feet, delivering a 1,300-foot vertical drop with panoramic views of snow-dusted peaks and sea; a gondola ride up into the mountains for leisurely hiking and sweeping vistas; and the cannery’s mid-1930s line display that evokes Alaska’s industrial past. The nearby landscape opens to adventure—bear watching, whale watching, Alaska Native dance performances—and a menu of excursions designed for cruise ship travelers. What sets the port apart on the operational side are fleet-friendly facilities: a purpose-built cruise pier with efficient embarkation and disembarkation, sheltered walkways, an on-site visitor center, and shore-side amenities that keep passengers connected and comfortable with easy access to restaurants serving freshly caught seafood and shops for authentic Alaska-made crafts. Onboard-like services extend beyond the port through attentive staff, multilingual guides, and curated experiences that blend culture, wildlife, and scenery, ensuring Icy Strait Point delivers not just a port of call but a memorable Alaskan destination that stays with you after you cruise away.