K.T.B. Posted May 18, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I know the Alaskan cruises are just starting up, so I'll get more up-to-date info, but has anyone tendered into Icy Strait Point? How long does it take? We're not at Elite status. I'm trying to figure out if doing a private tour is possible. Link to post Share on other sites
TeaBag Posted May 18, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I know the Alaskan cruises are just starting up, so I'll get more up-to-date info, but has anyone tendered into Icy Strait Point? How long does it take? We're not at Elite status. I'm trying to figure out if doing a private tour is possible. It's not long and we were lucky enough to see a whale on our short trip. There's not a lot to see in ISP but we still found it interesting both times we were there. If you can find Halibut Pizza don't pass it up! Link to post Share on other sites
lovetotraveltx Posted May 18, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 18, 2015 We are going in a few weeks :) And, have a private whale watching through FISHES. We will let you know how it goes when I get back! Our private tour didn't seem to be worried about tender time. Link to post Share on other sites
wv4891 Posted May 18, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2015 We did FISHES last year and loved it. As for the tendering, there is only one ship allowed per day as the port can not support any more than that. Tender time is about 15 minutes each way. If you are doing the early FISHES tour then you may want to try for the first couple of tender boats. We are going in a few weeks :) And, have a private whale watching through FISHES. We will let you know how it goes when I get back! Our private tour didn't seem to be worried about tender time. Link to post Share on other sites
grandgeezer Posted May 18, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I know the Alaskan cruises are just starting up, so I'll get more up-to-date info, but has anyone tendered into Icy Strait Point? How long does it take? We're not at Elite status. I'm trying to figure out if doing a private tour is possible. It depends on how big of a ship you are on. That determines how close you can get. Two years ago we were there on HAL's Amsterdam, and it was less than 10 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites
Christine Frances Posted May 18, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Loved ISP!! Very easy tender as it is a protected bay https://www.flickr.com/gp/120076855@N07/12u035 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
K.T.B. Posted May 18, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm more concerned about the length of time waiting to get on a tender boat! :) If it goes quickly and we're able to get to shore, say, by 10:45 or so (ship arrives in port at 10), it'll be perfect. Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZMARYLOU Posted May 18, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Since you "dock" at 10:00 it might be a little longer to tender because the shops will all be open. Passengers tend to stay on board with an earlier arrival time, waiting for things to open. FISHES is very good and they know the problems with tendering. Just get in line as soon as you can, or go early for a tender ticket to get a low number. Link to post Share on other sites
Texed Posted May 18, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 18, 2015 . If you can find Halibut Pizza don't pass it up! I vote for the King Crab Bisque. ;) Link to post Share on other sites
Christine Frances Posted May 18, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 18, 2015 We tendered off and then did the lovely beach walk to Hoonah (about a kilometre) There we found the Office Bar (check google) and spent a couple of hours chatting with the locals while watching whales in the bay in front of us. We then meandered back, went through the visitor/gift shop and ended out on the dock where they had picnic tables set and you can order king crab. We went directly to the Oceanview bar upon boarding, had a glass of wine and watched the whales all around the ship. One of the best ports in Alaska:) https://www.flickr.com/gp/120076855@N07/gY788Q https://www.flickr.com/gp/120076855@N07/V5JQF4 https://www.flickr.com/gp/120076855@N07/x7u331 https://www.flickr.com/gp/120076855@N07/n36593 Link to post Share on other sites
florisdekort Posted May 19, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Just did it this week on Millennium. It's 3 minutes and they did not issue tender tickets or give priority to anyone because with such a short ride and 4 tenders running constantly, there never was a queue anyway. It was truly well handled. Link to post Share on other sites
Iamthesea Posted May 19, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) It depends on how big of a ship you are on. That determines how close you can get. Two years ago we were there on HAL's Amsterdam, and it was less than 10 minutes. That's the same experience that we had on the Century. See how close the ship is to shore? Don't miss out on getting an order of donuts from Oh So Goood! We bought a basket and then went over to watch the zip liners come down from the hill. WOW for both!!! Edited May 19, 2015 by Iamthesea Link to post Share on other sites
cruisestitch Posted May 19, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 19, 2015 You probably won't need a tender ticket, it goes very quickly and the ride is short. Link to post Share on other sites
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