Icy Strait Point is owned by the Huna Tlingit people and sits near the village of Hoonah. Surrounded by wilderness, it's one of Alaska's best ports for whales and brown bears — and home to one of the world's longest zip lines.
Ships dock at two piers — the original Icy Strait Point dock near the old cannery and the newer Wilderness Landing pier — linked by gondolas and walkways.
Shops, restaurants and the restored 1912 salmon cannery are next to the dock.
Gondolas connect the piers and a mountaintop lodge.
A free shuttle runs to the Tlingit village.
Two cruise piers.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| All lines | Icy Strait Point docks | 📍 Docked |
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The shore excursions most worth your time in Icy Strait Point.
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These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
A forest and shoreline trail from the cannery to the village of Hoonah.
Best time: June–August. Cool, 12–17°C / 54–63°F; rain likely.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F / 0°C | 21°F / -6°C | 15 |
| Feb | 36°F / 2°C | 25°F / -4°C | 13 |
| Mar | 39°F / 4°C | 27°F / -3°C | 14 |
| Apr | 46°F / 8°C | 32°F / 0°C | 13 |
| May | 55°F / 13°C | 39°F / 4°C | 12 |
| Jun ⭐ | 61°F / 16°C | 45°F / 7°C | 12 |
| Jul ⭐ | 63°F / 17°C | 48°F / 9°C | 13 |
| Aug ⭐ | 63°F / 17°C | 48°F / 9°C | 15 |
| Sep | 55°F / 13°C | 43°F / 6°C | 18 |
| Oct | 46°F / 8°C | 37°F / 3°C | 20 |
| Nov | 37°F / 3°C | 28°F / -2°C | 18 |
| Dec | 34°F / 1°C | 25°F / -4°C | 18 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
Shops and cannery at the pier.
Between the piers and the mountaintop.
Short ride.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
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Native-owned port near Hoonah with whales, bears and one of the world's biggest zip lines.
Icy Strait Point's gondola has a published step-free tour option, while adding a zipline or boat changes the access requirements.
Published sources reviewed October 17, 2026. This is desk research, not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
Step-free wheelchair excursion advertised
Carnival identifies this specific gondola excursion as fully wheelchair accessible with a step-free route. Reserve the accessible departure and verify the cabin dimensions for a larger powerchair or scooter; do not assume every mountain activity has the same requirements.
Adapted forest tour distinct from device-excluding hike
Icy Strait Point itself advertises Mountain Top Forest Excursions as ADA accessible and accommodating mobility devices. In contrast, its Wilderness Hike prohibits mobility devices and requires independent walking. Reserve the exact product rather than an unspecified mountaintop forest walk.
Planning suggestion: make the confirmed gondola-and-viewing route the main outing, with a separate written assessment before adding a zipline, forest trail or whale-watch vessel.
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