OP mentioned on another thread that they are on a budget, and as much as we are all ISP whale watching fans, it just doesn't speak to the OP. Icy Strait Point - Hoonah is a wonderful place to walk, and hopefully there are whales that can be seen from shore. There is the free gondola that they can ride and walk back down along a trail. I also think there are other trails that can be explored on your own (Not a rainforest).
Icy straight
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I read the Gondola is $49.95 for the day.