Any news on new ISP Cruise ship dock?

Hello All,

I had read last year that the new dock should be ready sometime this summer season for ISP cruise ships - no more tendering. Has anyone been there and seen it yet? Any pictures? Just very curious of the location and all. :)

Thanks!

Ooops. I answered my own question. :)

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/13938-icy-strait-point-s-new-dock-to-be-ready-for-season.html

There's this from a couple of weeks ago: http://www.capitalcityweekly.com/stories/040616/ae_1267860093.shtml

WOW! Will that be nice!

When we were there 3 years ago, we were told that there was so much contention between the parties involved that it might never get built. Good to see that changed.

I wonder what will all be in the Adventure Center? Can't wait to get there!

Does this mean if we are the ONLY ship in town we would dock?? Wonder how i find out??

Exciting news!! thanks for sharing!!:D

found this showing a drawing of where it will be: http://www.capitalcityweekly.com/stories/120314/new_1229854282.shtml

This is so exciting! [emoji3] can't wait to see it May 2017!!

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I will be on the first ship visiting on May 11th, so I'll let you know how it is when I get back!

We will be there in June 2017 Cant wait .Thanks for the info

tree.star I can't wait to hear back from you how it is! Take lots of pictures. :) and have a great cruise!

I heard that it is finished from a tour operator...i will be there in May too!

we are on the Pearl tied up at new dock. Will post photos Sunday evening. Gorgeous sunny day so going ashore to explore. We've seen whales from balcony and now from Spinnaker Lounge.

Glacier Bay was spectacular yesterday. We saw more of it than on previous cruises because Pearl had extended hours there. It was sunny and cold.

we are on the Pearl tied up at new dock. Will post photos Sunday evening. Gorgeous sunny day so going ashore to explore. We've seen whales from balcony and now from Spinnaker Lounge.

 

Glacier Bay was spectacular yesterday. We saw more of it than on previous cruises because Pearl had extended hours there. It was sunny and cold.

Webcam says it is 49 degrees there :eek:

Have a great time ashore!

my brother is working in Hoonah for 2 days ..... said it's supposed to be almost 70 today.

Lucky folks who are cruising Alaska right now !

Sunny and 61 degrees at 2:55 😄 we saw so many whales and some Eagles. One whale kept surfacing about 100 yards from shore. We really enjoyed a low key day here.

I can't wait to see the pictures!!!!!!

Can two ships dock at once? THANKS!!:D

. No, just room for one ship to dock. Guy working there said they are going to have " 2 ship Tuesdays" with one ship coming in early am and leaving early afternoon and then second ship coming in for later afternoon/evening visit.

Had beautiful sunny warm day in Ketchikan today. No coat needed😄

Can two ships dock at once? THANKS!!:D

just room for one ship to dock. Guy working there said they are going to have " 2 ship Tuesdays" with one ship coming in early am and leaving early afternoon and then second ship coming in for later afternoon/evening visit.

I may get flamed for saying this, but I'm glad to hear there will only be one ship there at a time. ISP is relatively unspoiled by commercialism . . . so far!

kjquilts thank you for the updates and we look forward to the pictures!

As promised here are some photos of the new pier at Icy Strait Point

We really loved Icy Strait Point - beautiful setting and we were blessed with wonderful weather, whales and eagles. This is a port where you can spent very little money and still have a wonderful day if you enjoy nature.

Here are a few photos

This is from sign board and gives a good idea of the layout of the pier area

This is Larry and I walking on the pathway next to the water

The dark shapes in the water in front of the people on the rocky beach that is next to the pathway are whales

Closer up

and better yet

Thank you for sharing these!

Thanks for the photos! Looks like a gorgeous day!

We are so excited about going to ISP again. Thanks for posting your pictures.