Hoonah Sightseeing & Tribal Connections
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Haven
Icy Strait Point, Alaska, VS
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Inspanningsniveau
Easy
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Excursietype
All
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Rolstoeltoegankelijk
No
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Vanaf
$84
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Minimum leeftijd
Information Not Currently Available
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Duur
Approximately 1½ Hours
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Maaltijden inbegrepen
Meals not included
Explore Hoonah — an authentic Alaska Native village that is many things to its inhabitants. It is a lively fishing community, an old logging town, and the world's largest Tlingit village.
Your guide will describe how this coastal community came into being when the rapid glacial advance of the Little Ice Age forced the Native clans from their ancestral home in Glacier Bay. Learn about the feats of local fishermen, what it means to 'drive' on the Alaska Marine Highway, and how the people rebuilt the village after it was destroyed by fire during World War II.
Check out a pair of Tlingit totems and learn how to read them. And, of course, keep your eyes peeled for the animal representatives of the two Tlingit moieties keeping watch over the town — ravens and eagles.
At the Native Theater, a tribal experience highlights the heritage of a people shaped by the wild landscapes all around them. Wearing their colorful regalia, the Huna Tlingit proudly share their history through interpretive song and storytelling .
Notes:
This excursion is conducted by open-air tram during May. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. The Tribal Experience is not a theater-level performance; it is a simple but meaningful cultural exchange with community members who share their heritage, traditions, and stories firsthand. Bring your spirit of adventure and an open mind. Photographing or videoing the performance is prohibited; however, the performers are available for photos directly after the show. Performer availability varies; the tribal experience portion of the tour is not available on the Eurodam calls in September, 2026. A $35 refund will be credited to your shipboard account. Tour duration will be shortened to approximately 1 hour.