Car Service to Hoonah Icy Strait Point Cruise Dock

Black Car Service to and from Hoonah, AK Icy Strait Point Cruise Dock

Icy Strait Point sits on the shore of Chichagof Island in Southeast Alaska, a short walk from Hoonah, the largest Tlingit community in the state. Cruise guests step off the ship onto a private pier surrounded by rainforest, mountains, and some of the richest whale waters in North America. Our professional car service supports Georgia travelers at every stage of that journey, from the first pickup near Atlanta to group transfers on sailing day. We built this page for cruisers across Georgia who want dependable ground transportation planned before the suitcases ever come out.

Union Limousine has operated chauffeured vehicles since 1997, and Alaska cruise season keeps our reservation desk busy from spring through early fall. Guests from Marietta, Alpharetta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and Macon call us because one booking covers the whole trip, on both ends of the country.

What Makes the Icy Strait Point Cruise Dock Special

The dock anchors the only privately owned cruise destination in Alaska. Huna Totem Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation whose shareholders include many Hoonah families, restored a salmon cannery built in 1912 and welcomed the first ships in 2004. Today the port features two piers, mountain gondolas, a cannery museum, local restaurants, and the ZipRider, a famous zipline with a 1,300 foot vertical drop toward the sea. The editors at Alaska.org publish a detailed Hoonah and Icy Strait guide that covers trails, beaches, and local tour operators for guests who want extra planning help.

A Port Shaped by the Huna Tlingit

The Huna Tlingit have lived along Icy Strait for thousands of years, and their culture shapes everything at the port, from carved totems to dance performances in the clan house theater. Travelers who connect through Juneau can add a stop at Sealaska Heritage, where exhibits and monumental art tell the story of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples of Southeast Alaska.

Two Piers Connected by Gondolas

Ships tie up at the original Ship Pier near the cannery or at the newer Wilderness Landing. A transporter gondola links the two areas, so guests move between the adventure center, the beach, and the excursion meeting points without long walks. A separate gondola line climbs Hoonah Mountain for wide views over Port Frederick and Icy Strait. Wilderness Landing gave the port capacity for larger ships, which is one reason so many Inside Passage itineraries now include a Hoonah call.

Getting There from Georgia

Most Georgia cruisers fly out of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and connect through Seattle on the way to Juneau. Savannah and Augusta travelers often position to Atlanta the night before an early departure, which is exactly the kind of shuttle work our chauffeurs handle every week.

Our Georgia dispatch covers the entire Atlanta metro area plus the interstate corridors that feed it. We schedule early pickups from Athens, Lawrenceville, Roswell, and Peachtree City, track every flight in real time, and adjust timing when airlines change gates or schedules. Corporate travel managers booking incentive cruises for Georgia teams receive a single invoice and a named point of contact.

Flights and Ferries Through Juneau

Hoonah has no road connection to the outside world, so almost everything funnels through Juneau International Airport (JNU). A regional flight from Juneau to Hoonah takes about 20 minutes, and the Alaska Marine Highway ferry makes the crossing in roughly three and a half hours. Cruisers who begin or end an Inside Passage itinerary in the capital can pair those connections with our transfers serving the Juneau cruise docks.

Nearby Gateways for Inside Passage Trips

Guests headed to Glacier Bay National Park often route through Gustavus Airport, a small field across Icy Strait from Hoonah. Charter pilots hop between these communities all summer, and we coordinate ground support on both ends when schedules line up.

Travel Tip for Southeast Alaska Weather

Pack layers and a rain shell even in July. The Tongass is a temperate rainforest, and a dry morning at the dock can turn into a misty afternoon out on the water.

Peak Season Note: Ships call at Icy Strait Point from May through September. Book vehicles and excursions early because summer dates fill fast.

Our Fleet for Icy Strait Point Cruise Travelers

Union Limousine matches every group to the right vehicle, and every reservation includes a licensed chauffeur, flight tracking, and help with cruise luggage.

• Sedans, up to 3 passengers: a smart choice for couples and solo cruisers heading to the airport with light luggage.
• SUVs, up to 6 passengers: room for families carrying garment bags, strollers, and a full set of cruise suitcases.
• Stretch limousines, up to 20 passengers: a festive start for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and vow renewals at sea.
• Sprinter vans, up to 14 passengers: the favorite of friend groups and shore excursion crews who want to ride together.
• Party buses, up to 30 passengers: built for reunion sailings, bachelorette cruises, and big celebration sendoffs.
• Mini charter buses, up to 35 passengers: dependable transport for church groups and school programs from across Georgia.
• Full size charter buses, up to 56 passengers: the workhorse for corporate charters, tour operators, and large family reunions.

Whale Watching and Wildlife Near the Dock

Point Adolphus, directly across Icy Strait, holds one of the most reliable humpback feeding grounds on the planet. Orcas, sea otters, Steller sea lions, and coastal brown bears round out the local cast. Georgia families who read the beluga whale guide from Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta before the trip arrive ready to compare species in the wild, and humpbacks announce themselves with tall blows visible from the dock rail on calm days. Charter captains stage small boats minutes from the pier, so a two hour tour still leaves time for the zipline and the cannery museum.

One Team Across the Whole State

Cruise itineraries rarely touch a single port. Our Alaska car service network covers Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka, and dozens of smaller communities, and our Alaska airport car service desk manages arrivals and departures statewide. One coordinator, one confirmation email, and every leg of the trip accounted for.

Book Your Icy Strait Point Cruise Dock Transfer Today

Ready to lock in your dates? Reserve with Union Limousine online in a few minutes, or call our reservation team for help with group manifests and complex itineraries. Share your flight numbers, ship schedule, and passenger count, and we will confirm vehicles, chauffeurs, and pricing in writing. Georgia cruisers can even bundle the Atlanta airport run with Alaska transfers in a single booking.