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A Guide to the Best Excursions at Icy Strait Point - We Saw Bears and Whales!

Paradise Falls Family
Paradise Falls Family
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👁️ 5K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 16:25
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👦 Best for Family (Teens)Alaska · SummerVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've already given a summary of our crews in separate Vlogs which you can find in our Alaska playlist

we were a little bit disappointed that we hadn't seen more activity and hadn't seen any archers but this couldn't be helped

Greg was absolutely buzzing when he came back

we were pleasantly surprised by Icy straight point out of the three stops it was probably the one we were least excited about

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book excursions early (123-75 days before sailing) based on Castaway Club level
Budget for excursions as they add up quickly
Consider booking whale watching and bear excursions as a combo to save money
Check weight requirements for zip line before booking
Use the free cable car to connect between the two docks
Bring waterproof layers for excursions as weather can be drizzly

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety concerns about bearsStay with your group and follow guide instructions; armed guards ensure safety
Limited activities without excursionsMost activities require booking through cruise line; plan ahead
Seasickness on water excursionsWhale watching is in sheltered bay with calm waters

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best excursions at Icy Strait Point?
QHow to spend a day at Icy Strait Point?
QWhat is the port like at Icy Strait Point?
QAre whale watching excursions worth it?
QWhat to expect from bear viewing excursions?

Topics Covered

Excursions3 Happy BaconBooking Process2½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2 Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Hoonah1½ Happy Bacon
Icy Strait Point3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale and Marine Mammals Cruise ($229 per adult and $149 per child)
Juneau2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Hello Everyone! We are Paradise Falls Family - we're a family of four who love to explore the world together. We are hoping by sharing some of our top tips for each destination we will inspire you (and save you some research!) We had a wonderful trip to Canada and Alaska in August 2024 and have done a series of videos we hope will help with your planning! This video shows our time at Icy Strait Point and the town of Hoonah. We went on a Whale and Marine Mammals Cruise and Greg went on the Spasski River Valley Wildlife and Bear Search. We also went up on the cable car and explored the port and town. Affiliate Link for our Viator shop: https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/paradisefallsfamily/?medium=link&medium_version=shop Come and chat with us over on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paradisefallsfamily #paradisefallsfamily #family #travel #travelvlog #familytravel #familytravelvlog #usa #travelvlogger #explore #explorewithkids #explorewithchildren #cruise #roomtour #alaska #canada #alaskacruise #disneycruiseline #disneycruise #disney #disneywonder #disneyparksuk #glacier #icystraitpoint #whale #orca #bear #alaskawildlife #wildlife #cruisevlog #cruisevlogger #disneyalaska #excursions #alaksaexcursions #whalewatching #whaleexcursion #bearwatching #bearexcursion #spasskiriver #spasskiriverwildlifeandbearsearch #icystraitpointexcursion #whaleandmarinemammalscruise