Explore Icy Strait Point

Located near the small town of Hoonah in Alaska, on the island of Chichagof, Icy Strait Point is a privately owned toursist destination and is named as such due to the nearby Icy Strait.It features an assortmnet of tours and serves as a cruise ship stop, as it functions as a port.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Alaska) English; Spanish and native Alaskan languages belonging to the Inuit-Yupik-Unangan; Athabaskan-Eyak-Tlingit; Haida; and Tsimshian language families.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-10:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
(Juneau) Inexpensive Restaurant meal 17 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 80 USD, Combo Meal 7,50 USD
Drinks
(Juneau) Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite 3 USD, Juice; Orange/Pineapple/Cranberry/Grapefruit 4 - 6 USD, Coffee/Tea/Lemonade/Hot Tea 3 USD
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
(Juneau) Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3,40 USD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,62 USD
General Transport
(Juneau) The bus fare here is free for children from the age of 5 and younger, 1 USD for children age 6 - 18, 2 USD for adults

Things to do in Icy Strait Point

The Icy Strait Point is a privately-owned destinations offering many activites to partake in.These include expiditions, a tour of the local wildlife, traversing the waters with a boat or go whale watching.The local shops grant the ability to buy an extensive list of souvenirs, like art, jewelry or salmon.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(United States of America) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to United States:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to the United States: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Alaska) Lonely Planet Alaska Guidebook
  • A Warm Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Eye Mask
  • Lightweight Down Jacket
  • Rain Trench
  • Quick-Dry Hiking Pants
  • Emergency Paracord Bracelet
  • Neck Wallet
  • Mosquito Repelling Wristbands
  • Quality Travel Binoculars
  • Moisture-Wicking Scarf and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(United States of America) Citizens of the following countries and territories are eligible for visa-free entry into the United States under the VWP (Visa Waiver Program).Andorra; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brunei; Chile; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Monaco; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; San Marino; Singapore; Slovakia; Slovenia; South Korea; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan and the United Kingdom.