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A Perfect, FREE Day in Icy Strait Point, Alaska (No Excursions)

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👁️ 32K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 19:22
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👦 Best for Family (Teens)Alaska · Summer · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we have nothing planned we're just going to get off the ship have a wander around look for some wildlife and just have a really nice day

the green transporter Gondola that we used is completely free

the excursions here are expensive and we're going to look for whales and we're going to go look for some whales and bears

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a ship tour if you want to guarantee a spot on excursions
Use the free transport gondola to Wilderness Landing
Walk the Huna Hike for a free, accessible activity

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

needing assistance for disembarkationDo take assistance if you think you might need it

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to have a free day in Icy Strait Point without excursions
QWhat activities are available at Icy Strait Point
QAre the excursions at Icy Strait Point worth the cost

Topics Covered

Port Destination3½ Happy BaconExcursions2½ Sad BaconDisembarkation1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Icy Strait Point3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hoonah tour ($119 each plus tax)
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YouTube Video Description

Are you planning a cruise that includes Icy Strait Point in Alaska? Want to know how to get the most out of your day WITHOUT spending ANY extra money? Excursions at Icy Strait Point are expensive, but fear not: we're here to take you through our day... and we didn't spend a DIME! We take the transport gondola to Wilderness Landing, hike the trail to the cannery, and walk the Hoonah Hike into the town of Hoonah... an example of the 'real' Alaska! - Beth and Tony @TravellingWithTeens #alaska #alaskacruise 00:00 Welcome to Icy Strait Point! 03:15 Taking the Gondola 04:49 Nature Trail to Hoonah Cannery 07:21 Hoonah Cannery 11:19 Hoonah Hike 14:34 Hoonah, Alaska 17:18 Sailaway 18:06 Le Bistro Specialty Dining