Icy Strait Point
Icy Strait Point, Alaska, is a privately owned tourist destination offering breathtaking views of nature at its best.
This route is part of the ALASKA CRUISING & EXPLORATION Series
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LOCATION MAP 1
The location of Icy Strait Point within the Alaskan territory. You will notice the Gulf of Alaska is located towards the West, together with the capital city of Alaska, Juneu, towards the East.
LOCATION MAP II
Icy Strait Point is located on the Chichagof Island
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APPROACHING THE ISLAND
From the front deck of our cruise ship are we afforded a stunning view of the island as we approach. On that particular day was the weather quite murky and gray.
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WE ARE HERE!
We finally are in our tender boat, approaching the docking area.
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INSIDE THE DOCKING AREA
As soon as you set foot on the pier, do you walk up a wooden walkway straight into the old, restored building called the Hoonah Packaging Company Facility.
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NO MONEY? DON'T WORRY.
Even if you are a little low on budget, are there still several things you could do.
Firstly, have a look around this beautiful building, which also serves as a museum.
Secondly, book your ticket for the Tlingit Culture Show later in the day.
Thirdly, take yourself on a walk in the forest.
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TRIBAL DANCE CENTRE
There is a kiosk selling tickets for the Tlingit Culture Show within this beautiful, traditional hut. Check the time which best suits you.
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After my ticket is booked for the cultural show, do I walk back towards the Hoonah building, but this time do I walk past it, towards a circle that leads towards the forest. I find a pond there. Above me do I hear several people scream, and when I look up do I notice the famous Icy Strait Zipline above my head.
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There are several different routes within the small forest close to port.
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Plant life within the forest is stunning.
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At various points are there seating areas.
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Upon exiting the forest, do you have a great view of the .. river.
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The beach sand is a dark gray to black color.
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Inside the Performance Centre do we enjoy a great show about the Alaskan native tribe, called the Tlingit people.
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After the show is there still enough time to take the 1.5km road to the town of Hoonah.
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Scenery along the road to Hoonah.
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It's possible to see animals such as this sea animal along the coast.
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Aeriel View of the town of Hoonah.
Photo Credit: Wikipedia
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After our visit to Hoonah do we head back along Cannary Road towards our ship. It gets quite cold by this time since it is already close to 5pm, but we do not mind, as the scenery and views are just spectacular.
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Even individuals with disabilities can access the pedestrian pathway that runs all along Cannery Road towards Hoonah and back to port.
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This is the point to which you will have to get back in order to get back on your ship. It is important to arrive at least 30 minutes before the last tender, since the que can be very, very long, or you might miss your ship if you arrive to late back at port.
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