Our cruise stops here and are curious what to do. Should we book an excursion or are there enough stuff to do on our own? We'll be traveling with our 2 boys (7 and 5 years old). Thanks!

It is actually Icy Strait Point

ISP/Hoonah was one of our favorite stops. Whales, Native dance performances, the museum and shops in the cannery complex, a zipline.

Thanks! Did you book excursions or just do your own thing? Our kids are too small for the zip line, so would you recommend a whale watching tour??

>>so would you recommend a whale watching tour??<<

We saw a couple whales right from the dock (!)

But no, I probably wouldn't do a whale trip out of ISP - since I assume you have other ports of call with more options. ISP was created by the local Tlingit residents as a cruise-specific destination but they limit the number of ships allowed and keep things about a 'non-commercial' as possible.

I'd spend the time on shore - definitely go to the Native Heritage Center where there is a theater for dance and folklore performances -- just terrific. Plus it has a nice collection of totem poles.

There is also a land-based wildlife tour which was fun.

There us a good restaurant and a wonderful gift shop.

Thanks!