Glacier Wind Charters
boat and breaching humpback at
Icy Strait Point
Welcome Cruisers
 eagle in flight
Glacier Wind Charters offers the following excursions individually or in combination as part of a personalized itinerary. 

Whale Watching

Salmon Fishing

Wildlife Photography

Halibut Fishing

Four, six and eight hour trips originate from the harbor in Hoonah, a beautiful little fishing community located on the north end of Chichagof Island about 40 air miles west of Juneau and the site of the newest cruise destination in Alaska.

To book a charter, request more information or for some friendly advice from a life-long resident on what to see when you visit, contact us at one of the following and we will be happy to assist you.  Follow these links for our 2010 season rates and our 2010 booking calendar for trips being offered and dates still available.

Captain Shawn's Cell Phone: 907-978-9651        email : gwind@acsalaska.net

 cannery

    The site of the old salmon cannery at Hoonah has been transformed into one of the most unique and special destinations available to Alaskan cruisers. The old cannery complex has been restored and a working line is available for visitors to watch the canning process as it was in the salmon heyday. 

    A magnificent, new cultural center, seafood restaurants, shopping complex and nature trail system have been added to the original cannery buildings. Numerous ship and shore activities are available affording visitors immediate access to the rich waters of Icy Strait and the beautiful Tongass National Forest on Chichagof Island. 

    The city of Hoonah is located just over a mile from the port and welcomes all of the visitors to come and explore the local shops, eateries and attractions.  There are excellent opportunities to see eagles and on occasion, whales and other sea life from the shoreline along the road between the port and town. On good weather days, it is a beautiful walk.

 buble feeding  bubble feed
 The photos above were taken from the water immediately in front of the cruise ship port.
 Beginning in May of 2004, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruise lines began making Hoonah/Icy Strait Point one of their ports of call.  In the summers since Holland America and Princess have also added port calls. While there are many activities to choose from through the cruise company, we offer small group trips that take you away from the crowd and afford you the opportunity to experience Alaska in a much more personal manner.

If you will be cruising to Alaska this summer and would like to try an excursion with some of the lifetime local residents, give us a call or email and we will help you plan a rewarding day in port.

Special information for cruisers arriving on one of the many cruise ships that will visit Icy Strait Point this summer.

When preparing for your visit to Southeast Alaska, plan on spending part of it with us!!


Page last updated 2/18/2010