Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska Port

A world away from the larger cities of an Alaskan cruise, Icy Strait Point and the nearby town of Hoonah offer a quaint escape from modern life. It’s a prime spot if you’re interested in wildlife, as the huge population of fish species draws brown bears to the region on a regular basis, and they can often be spotted fishing for salmon in the nearby Spasski River from a dedicated viewing platform. The town of Hoonah is home to only 750 residents and has few paved roads, so you can truly a break from the norm.

Despite the small population there is still much to do here. The glaciers which drove the local Tlingits from their homes to settle here in the first place make for dramatic scenery, while there are plenty of exciting ways to get out and explore, whether on a whale watching cruise or riding an ATV through the local forests. And for a taste of true adventure, the highest zipline in the world can be found here – ideal for enjoying spectacular views from an aerial vantage point.

The currency in Alaska is the US Dollar. Icy Strait Point is 8 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT -8).