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Icy Strait Point

Icy Strait Point · United States · 58.13, -135.45

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.

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 salmon, halibut, and 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

Nearest airport

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Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

About 57 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

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

Itineraries calling here

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

Sources

Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
Secondary sourcealaska.org

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

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Icy Strait Point

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

10-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Sources