It’s Icy Strait Point, part of Chichagof island. There are other small communities on this island but ISP, short distance of town of Hoonah, is cruise ship destination. Very good coverage. I am glad you didn’t miss the town, many people do. That little island you pointed out is sacred place where locals burry their family members. No visitors, and accessible by boats only. I hope you’ll come back to ISP and Hoonah. It’s a magical place.
Awesome highlight of this port. The views along the coastal trail were pretty nice across the bay. Wow, the view from the gondola was epic but a bit pricy for me as well. Stay clear of the bears on the trail. Yikes. Great job highlighting the area. Take care.
Nice video. How long was the gondola trip one way? We will be there next week. Unfortunately, most attractions are closed. We wanted to kayak. The zipline may be open....thanks.
I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time. We cruise on the carnival spirit June 15 2022. The rest of our Trip is coming out shortly we just put out a Juneau dog mushing video. Thank you for the comment. Have a great cruise 🚢
I am surprised it was so hot at a place called Icy Strait Point. I suppose it is even summer there. We have always wanted to visit Alaska and have talked about doing an Alaska cruise. So I am excited to see these videos. Hoonah looks lovely. Thanks for the tour!
Nice video, good info as always. Christmas ornaments... not a bad choice giving that we're in middle of summer 😉. I agree, the walk was a better choice, I get to enjoy it with you. Now I realizes...you both went from Hawaii to Alaska 🤭🤣
We are going to the extreme. Hahaha. In Alaska I seen a lots of Christmas Stores. They have more cold weather than the summer months but it's a place to go see at least once in your life time. I recommend it. 👌
@@TooMuchLuggage Yes I was actually looking at them. thank you. We have gone before but never to Icy Strait Point. We are going to do a few different excursions this time than last but some the same. Alaska is the best place on earth.. I say its heaven on earth.
I enjoy your video , as always! Can t wait to see the rest of your cruise. I definitely want to see Alaska! Lmk when is your next trip..I want to come with you!!!
Wonderful places to visit. Your videos are excellent but you have less visits because they are not in 4K. Try to change the quality and you will see the results.
we were told the day we visited on the hottest day of the year. I would suggest to bring several layers to be able to take them off and put them on as needed. hope you have a fantastic vacation. Thank you for the comment
Loved the video. Saw so many things we missed when we were there in June. It was very foggy and rainy when we were there and we could not see those amazing views. Gonna have to go back. Great video! Very informative.
We got really lucky with the weather it was such a beautiful day. I was surprised with the port, I wasn’t expecting much. If we ever go back I think will go whale watching
@@TooMuchLuggage we did whale watching first part of the day. Very memorable. Definitely take waterproof shoes or boots, plus layer. So many people on ours were freezing in their leggings and sandals or tennis shoes. We went in June. Wishing you safe travels!
Hi there, how long was the Gandala ride between the ship and Hoonah? Trying to see when we’ll need to leave for our whale watching excursion. Thanks! Great video
Our cruise was Wednesday June 15-Thursday June 23. We had a great time and you will too. We will have a movie or two for every day on the cruise. Stay tuned
Thanks for sharing. This is one of the best videos I've seen on Icy Strait Point! Very informative and helps to plan our day in port. Question for you, if you know, do guides always go with groups walking the trail, or did he just happen to be there? We're wondering about bear spray, because if we're walking the trail up on the mountain alone, I'd feel more comfortable with bear spray on us - especially after seeing this. 😉Do you know if they sell or rent it?
I don’t think you’d be allowed to bring bear spray with you on the cruise ship. But A friend of mine said he brought his diving knife and he would collect it from security when he left the ship to go dive, But check. We were under the impression we would be allowed to walk down without a guide if there were no bears in the area. I think there is always bears in the area . At the top there was a security guard not a guide well armed to make sure the bears didn’t come up to the top and that people didn’t attempt to hike down. Thank you so much for the nice comment and the kind words about our video. We feel so wonderful when we read comments like this. We are always glad to help.
I did see bear spray for sale in some of the towns like Ketchikan and Juneau. But I don’t remember seeing it at one of the gift shops in icy straight point
@@TooMuchLuggage Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking ... we probably wouldn't be able to bring it back on the ship, so it'd be fabulous if places like this would just rent it out. But I hadn't seen any videos where people showed that in Hoonah. I'd love to do the mountain gondola, but like you all mentioned - probably wouldn't if trails weren't open ... and if they were, I'd really want some bear spray or a guide nearby.🙂 I'll look into whether the ship lets you check it with security. Thank you very much for your detailed response and have a great night.
Yes. I believe that is correct. The gondola between the two ports is free. If I remember correctly, it took us about an hour to walk to the downtown area from the closer port area. Thank you for the question.
@@cberry6751 With all do respect - I think Las Vegas is probably your type of vacation. ISP is in my opinion the best of Alaska. Believe me, I visited many times. Memories will last me a lifetime and I consider any travel best investment. Learning and exploring is my type of vacation. I hope you will go back.
I am so sorry 😞. I am terrible at pronouncing words I’m unfamiliar with. Cris is usually much better at pronouncing names of places. Thank you for watching.
I remember this evil man aboard our cruise bought a knife from the gift shop and apparently he stabbed somebody's service dog after it wouldn't stop barking during the entire trip
@@TooMuchLuggage The excursions to whale watch don’t guarantee a whale & they’re ridiculously expensive. $400-$700 for a bear spotting or a whale’s blow, is not money well spent, IMO. RCL & all the cruise lines own these excursion companies & are laughing all the way to the bank.
@@cberry6751 Well, that's just how it is. The tourist are always caught in the trap, you either pay for the excursion or not, but everything its very expensive.
It’s Icy Strait Point, part of Chichagof island. There are other small communities on this island but ISP, short distance of town of Hoonah, is cruise ship destination. Very good coverage. I am glad you didn’t miss the town, many people do. That little island you pointed out is sacred place where locals burry their family members. No visitors, and accessible by boats only. I hope you’ll come back to ISP and Hoonah. It’s a magical place.
Yes it is a magic place. Thank you for the comment and the explanation of what that island is. We loved our time in hoonah and IPS
@@TooMuchLuggage I kept coming back many times after initial cruise.
It was very helpful you explaining the various things to do on this stop. Have great ideas. Thank you
I’m glad you like it 😊
We almost didn't get off at Icy Strait Point. I loved the gondola ride. We saw many bald eagles flying around.
We were also very surprised with how nice the port was. Very happy. We got off as well.
Awesome highlight of this port. The views along the coastal trail were pretty nice across the bay. Wow, the view from the gondola was epic but a bit pricy for me as well. Stay clear of the bears on the trail. Yikes. Great job highlighting the area. Take care.
It was a great day. Wish we could have walk down the hill but the bears win every time
Nice video. How long was the gondola trip one way? We will be there next week. Unfortunately, most attractions are closed. We wanted to kayak. The zipline may be open....thanks.
Both of the gondola are about 10 mins long
It’s expensive $50 to take the gondola in top of the mountain but the view are breathtaking. I like it. I will plan my trip to Alaska for next year
I recommend to go there only if the trail its open. If not it's to expensive just to go up and down
I’m visiting a friend there and I’m so privileged he lives there and I can stay with him. Whales swim up to his house and feed!
Thank sounds so cool. Have fun
This is magnificent. Have a blessed weekend
Yes it is.
Loved the video, I'll be there next week and this gives me some insight into the port
I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time. We cruise on the carnival spirit June 15 2022. The rest of our Trip is coming out shortly we just put out a Juneau dog mushing video. Thank you for the comment. Have a great cruise 🚢
Thank you for sharing. I’m going in 3 weeks so this was very helpful. I’m making it a point to go to the Crab Shack 😋
We are so glad you found our video helpful. You’re going to have a great time,eat some crab for us 🦀
We visited Alaska on a cruise back in 2016! It was Epic. We can’t wait to visit again! Enjoy your trip!!
Alaska ots still beautiful. Last time we went there was 2008. Didn't change much and l still love it
REALLY COOL 😎 👌 👍
Thank you Bronson
I am surprised it was so hot at a place called Icy Strait Point. I suppose it is even summer there. We have always wanted to visit Alaska and have talked about doing an Alaska cruise. So I am excited to see these videos. Hoonah looks lovely. Thanks for the tour!
This was a great port to visit it really made you feel like you’re out in the middle of nowhere, in wild Alaska.
Nice video, good info as always.
Christmas ornaments... not a bad choice giving that we're in middle of summer 😉.
I agree, the walk was a better choice, I get to enjoy it with you.
Now I realizes...you both went from Hawaii to Alaska 🤭🤣
We are going to the extreme. Hahaha. In Alaska I seen a lots of Christmas Stores. They have more cold weather than the summer months but it's a place to go see at least once in your life time. I recommend it. 👌
Great video. I love Alaska. Headed back this May!
Thank you. You’re so lucky, have a great time. If you want check out the rest of our Alaskan cruise. We did a video for every port we visited
@@TooMuchLuggage Yes I was actually looking at them. thank you. We have gone before but never to Icy Strait Point. We are going to do a few different excursions this time than last but some the same. Alaska is the best place on earth.. I say its heaven on earth.
We also love it. We have do 2 Alaskan cruises. Next time we go I want to go by land to Denali, Fairbanks and maybe Nome.
I enjoy your video , as always! Can t wait to see the rest of your cruise. I definitely want to see Alaska! Lmk when is your next trip..I want to come with you!!!
We are going on the ship on August 15 and Dec 12. Maybe I'll see you on the 🛳 ship.
I love your videos. You guys are great. Keep up a good work 👍
Thank you so much Bobby. If you keep watching we are keep making videos 🙏
Great video!
Thank you so much.
Great tour 👍👍👍😁
We enjoy this port way more then we thought we would. You feel like your “in Alaska “ at this port.
Wonderful places to visit. Your videos are excellent but you have less visits because they are not in 4K. Try to change the quality and you will see the results.
I record with a lot of devices. I don't even know if they all good for 4k. I will ask Ben. Thank you for the tips. 👍
Our drone doesn't record on 4k. So we won't mix it. 😕
I’m headed out in a couple day today do a week in Juneau and Hoonah, it looks so warm for you guys! I have no idea what to pack 😩
we were told the day we visited on the hottest day of the year. I would suggest to bring several layers to be able to take them off and put them on as needed. hope you have a fantastic vacation. Thank you for the comment
Thanks for the reply! Layers it is
Loved the video. Saw so many things we missed when we were there in June. It was very foggy and rainy when we were there and we could not see those amazing views. Gonna have to go back. Great video! Very informative.
We got really lucky with the weather it was such a beautiful day. I was surprised with the port, I wasn’t expecting much. If we ever go back I think will go whale watching
@@TooMuchLuggage we did whale watching first part of the day. Very memorable. Definitely take waterproof shoes or boots, plus layer. So many people on ours were freezing in their leggings and sandals or tennis shoes. We went in June. Wishing you safe travels!
thank you
You're welcome
Hi there, how long was the Gandala ride between the ship and Hoonah? Trying to see when we’ll need to leave for our whale watching excursion. Thanks! Great video
Between the 2 ships terminals the free gondola was about 10 min. Togo to Hoonah you can walk for an hour or take the buss which cost you $5.
What day did your cruise start? We are taking this itinerary August 10 on Carnival Spirit. I hope we have a beautiful day too. Thanks for the video!
Our cruise was Wednesday June 15-Thursday June 23. We had a great time and you will too. We will have a movie or two for every day on the cruise. Stay tuned
The French toast ,do they deep fry it ?
I don’t think so. I think they bake it a long time in the oven.At a low temperature
Thanks for sharing. This is one of the best videos I've seen on Icy Strait Point! Very informative and helps to plan our day in port. Question for you, if you know, do guides always go with groups walking the trail, or did he just happen to be there? We're wondering about bear spray, because if we're walking the trail up on the mountain alone, I'd feel more comfortable with bear spray on us - especially after seeing this. 😉Do you know if they sell or rent it?
I don’t think you’d be allowed to bring bear spray with you on the cruise ship. But A friend of mine said he brought his diving knife and he would collect it from security when he left the ship to go dive, But check. We were under the impression we would be allowed to walk down without a guide if there were no bears in the area. I think there is always bears in the area . At the top there was a security guard not a guide well armed to make sure the bears didn’t come up to the top and that people didn’t attempt to hike down. Thank you so much for the nice comment and the kind words about our video. We feel so wonderful when we read comments like this. We are always glad to help.
I did see bear spray for sale in some of the towns like Ketchikan and Juneau. But I don’t remember seeing it at one of the gift shops in icy straight point
@@TooMuchLuggage Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking ... we probably wouldn't be able to bring it back on the ship, so it'd be fabulous if places like this would just rent it out. But I hadn't seen any videos where people showed that in Hoonah. I'd love to do the mountain gondola, but like you all mentioned - probably wouldn't if trails weren't open ... and if they were, I'd really want some bear spray or a guide nearby.🙂 I'll look into whether the ship lets you check it with security. Thank you very much for your detailed response and have a great night.
Have a great vacation
I have some questions 😆
1. Is the green gondola free?
only red gondola need to pay ?
2. how long does it take to walk to the downtown?
Yes. I believe that is correct. The gondola between the two ports is free. If I remember correctly, it took us about an hour to walk to the downtown area from the closer port area. Thank you for the question.
Where did this guy get his info from!? lol
Idk what information are you talking about. ??
Expensive store you find in Icy Strait Point Alaska. Almost $7 for a gain of milk?
Alaska is not cheap. But if you just there for vacation it's not bad. Go there and have fun!
Ridiculous prices for common stuff. Icy Strait is simply a tourist trap. Nothing to see or hear at this stop.
@@cberry6751 With all do respect - I think Las Vegas is probably your type of vacation. ISP is in my opinion the best of Alaska. Believe me, I visited many times. Memories will last me a lifetime and I consider any travel best investment. Learning and exploring is my type of vacation. I hope you will go back.
I kept hoping you'd say the name correctly
I am so sorry 😞. I am terrible at pronouncing words I’m unfamiliar with. Cris is usually much better at pronouncing names of places. Thank you for watching.
I remember this evil man aboard our cruise bought a knife from the gift shop and apparently he stabbed somebody's service dog after it wouldn't stop barking during the entire trip
Wow, that’s a crazy story
Ben…
Garrick…
@@TooMuchLuggage they just changed our stop at Skagway, and move us to Icy Point. Looking for something to do.
We really enjoyed our walk around the small town, but if I were to do an excursion, I think I would go whale watching.
We’re supposed to trust you as “experts” when you don’t even know the name of the port? You had like five incorrect variations of the name.
Not “experts” never said that we were. We went there on a cruise if you Didn’t notice. We are just tourist. Have a “great” day
Not much to see or do at this stop.
Not a ton. But we did enjoy this port way more then we thought we would. But if we go again I think we will take a whale watching excursion.
C Berry: I hope you are kidding.
@@TooMuchLuggage The excursions to whale watch don’t guarantee a whale & they’re ridiculously expensive. $400-$700 for a bear spotting or a whale’s blow, is not money well spent, IMO. RCL & all the cruise lines own these excursion companies & are laughing all the way to the bank.
@@cberry6751 Well, that's just how it is. The tourist are always caught in the trap, you either pay for the excursion or not, but everything its very expensive.
@@cberry6751 we did find a private company in IPS it was about 1/2 the price