Icy Strait: Premier Whale Watching with Guaranteed Sightings and Private Tour Option

Experience premier whale watching in Icy Strait with guaranteed sightings and the option for a private tour. Enjoy a 4-hour excursion with over 3.25 hours on the water, a custom-built catamaran, and a refund guarantee for no whale sightings.

Duration: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Icy Strait - Icy Strait is a renowned waterway that links the sheltered inside waters of Southeast Alaska to the vast Pacific Ocean. The nutrient-rich waters of Southeast Alaska make it one of the most productive ecosystems globally. In the summer months, these plentiful fjords become the perfect habitat and feeding area for a significant…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Experience the beauty of Icy Strait aboard our custom-built whale watching catamaran, designed for just 6 passengers. Enjoy the comfort of an enclosed heated cabin, restroom, indoor and outdoor seating, and a 360-degree walk-around viewing deck. By limiting our vessel to a maximum of 6 guests, whether private or mixed groups, we ensure a spacious,…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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479tammiej
Oct 2, 2024
Have fun watching whales with Seth!! - We had the most amazing experience with Seth on his boat watching whales. Seth knew the spots to travel to see the most action. We saw multiple whales, and a mom and calf that put on a spectacular show, double breaching the water multiple times for a once in a lifetime day. We’ve been on other tours with a big boat and this by far was the way to go! The ride was comfortable and Seth was experienced in knowing the whale activity in the area, and the nicest guy ever! We had so much fun and giggled all the way back to the ship knowing this was a once in a lifetime experience! If you are shy about whether to go on a non-cruise company excursion, don’t hesitate to book with Seth! He will get you back when you need to be back and will save you the hefty fee for their portion of the tour. Book the tour and have a blast!!
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Richard_m
Oct 1, 2024
BEST excursion EVER!!!! - Seth, the owner, is a personable, knowledgeable gentleman. His 6 passenger boat was very nice with snacks, drinks, restroom, enclosed cab etc. We saw orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea otters, sea lions, eagles and even bears along the shoreline! The bonus was the gorgeous rainbow. HIGHLY recommend VividEndeavours in Hoonah, Alaska!!
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Zhuoxin_m
Sep 26, 2024
Wonderful experience - captain Seth was warm, friendly, knowledgeable about the wild life in the area and went out of way to help us find them. We only had 6 people on the boat and captain was able to steer wherever wild life appears rather than stick to a set route or schedule. Wonderful experience. We saw many whales, sea otters, brown bear, and orcas.
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Sharon_h
Sep 21, 2024
Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor Did Not Disappoint!! - We booked with Captain Seth for a small group whale watching tour. It was awesome. The boat takes a max of 6 people plus Captain Seth. They offer water, coffee, hot chocolate and chips. Seth was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us a lot of history and geography on our ride out to the ocean to find whales. Seth had several areas in mind and we were able to find whales right away. It was awesome to be just a few feet off the water and get very close to the whales while we watched larger whale watching tours with double decks of passengers having to stay at a distance because of their size. The passengers were crowded around the boat railings. We had none of that. With just a few of us on the boat, we could see whales in all directions and never felt crowded at all. We ended up seeing many Humpback Whales and a pod of Orca. We even saw an Orca charge an otter in the water. We saw seals, otters, eagles and many fish. It was an awesome day and we highly recommend Captain Seth. He's a year round resident and we love to support the locals.
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Nancy
Sep 18, 2024
Fantastic whale watching - Captain Seth was an excellent guide. He skillfully steered his boat to see whales, sea lions, seals, eagles and deer. Our experience included humpback whales as well as 3 Orcas. We were up close and personal! The boat was clean and very comfortable. Hot and cold beverages and some snacks were included. Onboard restroom was wonderful. Our group of 4 was very happy. The boat capacity is 6 customers. We enjoyed this small, personal tour.
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Giddyuptraveler
Sep 18, 2024
Breathtaking! - We had a very memorable excursion with Captain Seth aboard the beautiful Kohola! My husband and I shared the day with just three other visitors (who were lovely), which meant indoor seats for everyone and plenty of space to roam around the deck. Pick-up instructions from our cruise port were simple and clear. Seth was able to track the activity in the area and position us for maximum viewing opportunities. We thoroughly enjoyed scouting for "spouts" and successfully found lots of humpback activity. We even watched a few transient orcas for a while at a bit of a distance...Suddenly, three humpbacks we had been watching came right up to us, taking turns to show their tails in what felt like a slow motion dance. Simply incredible! Highly recommend this excursion!
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Julie_d
Sep 17, 2024
What a day! - What a day with Captain Seth! We saw sea lions, sea otters, humpback whales, orcas up really close, and a bear. Captain Seth was very personable and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend this excursion.
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Patriciafryer_s
Sep 16, 2024
Vivid Endeavors was Great - Seth, the captain and owner of the boat was knowledgeable knew where to go. We saw plenty of whales, some brown bears, sealions and sea otters. The boat is for small groups with capacity of 6. There was plenty of room for everyone both in the cabin and on the deck. You could walk around the entire outer deck. There were complimentary snacks and drinks onboard. There is a bathroom onboard. Enjoyable time.
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Heidi_c
Sep 15, 2024
amazing - Seth was an amazing tour guide…took us to several areas with both Humpbacks and Orcas…couldn’t keep track of how many whales we saw…at least 30! An amazing day!!
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Wwryfan
Sep 14, 2024
Wonderful whale experience - Fantastic small (6) group whale watching trip led by captain Seth who owns the business. There was a short ride to his boat from the pickup point. We spent the first part of the tour watching humpbacks of which there was a pod of more than 15. We then moved onto looking for orcas and Seth found a pod of 13 Of which some of them came right next to the boat. It was such a memorable experience and we can’t speak highly enough of Seth both in terms of his knowledge and his skill of getting the boat in the right place at the right time enabling us to maximise the time we had with the whales.
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