Icy Strait Point Reviews

The Cannery houses a number of shops selling Alaska items. These shops are Alaskan owned and sell a nice selection of Alaska Native Art and crafts. Also Alaska salmon, local native remedies, fashions, books, etc. An item I bought was made by the seller's sister.
The Cannery is a historical building that once processed salmon and was an important building to the area. Now, besides shops, it houses a little museum that tell the history of the area. A number of artifacts dot the area.
This is NOT your run of the mill shopping mall.

The salmon processing machine was cool but you can review that in 15 mins. Most shops were the same trinkets you could get at every other port. Grab some fresh crab after the attractions on the pier and eat up quick before it all gets cold. Shops can be skipped unless you need souvenirs for family and friends back home.

To get to these shops, you walk across a walkway from the ship and then down a boardwalk that is less than a block long. There are about ten shops in an abandoned cannery factory which is pleasantly redone. A cool museum explains the steps in the canning process and is very interesting. These shops are about a 5-10 minute drive from the town of Hoonah. There are three restaurants which become crowded as they are the only ones within walking distance of the ship.

The shops are not large, but have a good selection of Alaska memorabilia. Many unusual,items were found. One was a lady who made microwaveable bowls/trivets out of the colorful ropes used by boaters!

The shops in the warehouse sold boutique grade products, much of it being handmade by locals/Alaskans.

There was a women's clothing shop that sold absolutely beautiful and unique sweaters, jackets, wraps, etc. A bit pricey but their stuff was so cute! I couldn't bring myself to leave without this cute fur accented vest that kept calling my name.

This port is absolutely beautiful and feels much less commercial than others. We enjoyed visiting Hoonah and talking to some locals. I do have to say that I thought it was pretty high priced though. The food is extremely high. My husband paid $25 for a fish and fries lunch box. It had only five pieces of fish. I had a half of a Dungeness crab for $26 as a lunch meal. They even had some crab lunches for over $100 for King Crab. I know that crab is a high end food but they should have some reasonable lunch items.

They also don't discount any of the souvenirs there.
While we enjoyed the rustic nature of the port it felt like we were taken advantage of with the prices.

The shops are set in this historic cannery setting. There is merchandise available that you won't find elsewhere on your trip to Alaska. The shoreline walk produced same great shots as did walking in the rainforest.

A range of shops in an authentic setting. A visual treat reflecting the rich fishing culture of the area. A must for the tourist and the traveller.

The title tells it all. Friendly store workers with nice & interesting abet expensive gift items, clothing & salmon products. I enjoyed an area in one store with items such as children's books & gifts which proceeds are used to help fund the children's school in Hoonah Alaska. I love that all of Icy Straight Point is "No Smoking". Made for a lively and clean atmosphere.

If you are looking for something unique to bring home, be rest assured you will find amazing items here, all locally made. Jewellery is unique, I picked up this real cool coasters that we hand made and they flex into the shape of a mini basket. Real cool. So many things to choose from and all centrally located. Once you have put a dent in your wallet, take a stroll through time at some historical artifacts and then wrap it all up by grabbing a seat at the Crab Station and load up on some amazing crab! Sincerely, enjoyed our day in this town. Especially the start of our day which was Stream Fishing, most peaceful experience ever. <that is for another review>

At the end of the pier as you get off the cruise ship. Some interesting items to buy but it all appears aimed at the tourists.

Make sure to check out all the shops, there are some really unique stalls and shops in this small market. It was really nice to talk to some of the locals working in the market as they were selling products that they had made themselves which were of really good quality.

These shops are housed in a restored and well maintained old cannery. There are numerous shops under roof selling souvenirs, t-shirts, hats ,outdoor clothing, books, etc.
The place also has museum type areas displaying cannery equipment, crab pots, old photos and maps.... Interesting walkabout. Convenient for cruise ships as the pier is directly in front of the cannery. If you are lucky as we were, you'll get a glimpse of a whale or two nearby.

This was our first stop on our Alaskan cruise. The walk to the shops was along a wooden walkway, past 3 quaint little houses with beautiful gardens and two friendly cats! As you walk into the old fishing cannery/boat repair shops, you'll notice how clean and updated they are. Many fishing items and boat pieces have been placed about to add to the decor and draw you in to the area. There are two large areas to peruse, one with local artwork and one with about 5 smaller souvenir shops (one is the required jewelry cruise store). The larger store is run by the locals and a portion of the proceeds is donated back to the school. This store has a large collection of books for sale as well as clothes, trinkets and food. We enjoyed poking around the stores and I was happy to bring home Tlinget story books for the Grands.

After reading mixed reviews we still ventured into the icy Straits visitor area. It is around from the gondola area. Very well worth the five minute walk. There were two or three gift shops with plenty of native artwork for sale. I was actually surprised how reasonably priced some of the finer works were. Beautiful jewelry as well. There were also some standard tourist things, as well as a nice clothing store.

Sign up for the zip line at these shops and you will not be let down. Great trip up the mountain in an escorted bus with local stories of the area. A small hike to the "launch" pad but once there the view is fantastic. Get ready for a one mile ride of your life. We actually came through low clouds on the way down and felt like we were flying. I would highly recommend this one!

We had a nice time wandering through the shops. My daughters all got a pair of walrus whisker earrings by Lisa.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. They knew how to engage in a conversation that was not just trite. There were plenty of different purchasing options and there was enough historical background provided to get a sense of what happened before we arrived. Pricing of items we looked at was average.

Buyer beware, I bought an item and the made in China was covered by the price tag, be careful many items that you might think are locally made are actually made in China

Lots of little shops in this building, all have items that are very similar. Some interesting items. This is about a 15 min walk from the dock, might be a little bit difficult for those in a wheelchair. It’s worth the walk, boardwalk to get there is right along the ocean.

Icy Strait Point is nice place, but nothing special for shopping. All things they offer are too expensive and you can get the same things in other Alaska ports for less money. I suggest to take a quick look and continue your way to Hoonah. Walk to Hoonah.

The shops are nice but relatively small. Assortment of native jewelry, salmon products, soaps, clothing and other souvenirs. Takes an hour or less to see/walk around all.

The village was lovely like stepping back in time. Small but packed with beauty. Lots to do, great food and pubs. The bay was amazing with otters and whales showing off their best. Would definitely love to go again but would stay longer. A beautiful example of what Alaska is. A must see!!

It's worth spending time browsing through the stores when visiting Icy Strati Point. There is a good selection of souvenirs and I can particularly recommend the jewelry store.

All of Alaska is so beautiful, these shops were clean and everyone is so friendly. Great place to visit but not a whole lot to do.

This port area has been designed for the cruise traffic and it has been nicely done, a few shops and restaurants, a huge zip line! and a museum exhibit about the area and the history. A short nature trail walk around by the harbour.
There is a shuttle (or you can walk it's only about 20 mins) into Hoonah which is very much a community place not a tourist destination.

Some people took whale watching tours from here and saw a lot.

There are approximately six or seven stores in this warehouse. Several stores with jewelry made in/near Hoonah. Many offerings of smoked & canned salmon, salmon jerky, salmon marinades, as well as souvenirs galore.

Loved this area and the shops especially visitor the village of Hoonah and seeing how true Alaskan’s live and hearing their stories then went for lunch at the Cookhouse and it was a bit expensive but delicious consisting of cod and halibut.?The shops offer a wide variety of merchandise and a good place to view the area overlooking the bay.

I loved the small stores and it wasn't overcrowded. I enjoyed walking around, looking at the different items.

Some really nice local products for sale, some a bit pricey so make sure you gave plenty dollars. Staff very helpful and a bus runs from outside back to the cruise terminal

Interesting for the cannery machines and history. Nice to see quaint shopping without rows of Diamond and Tanzanite stores. Basic items catering souvenir's to the cruise ship passengers. Nice scenic area to stroll. Tad pricy for them. Nothing of interest for me to buy.

We did a cruise from Vancouver to Seward and Icy Straights was one of our stops. This was our favorite port. There isn't the endless rows of stores trying to sell you something. They have just a few shops in the beautiful warehouse that are owned and run by the locals, not the big corporations that are in with the cruise lines. They are not trying to sell you diamonds and gold, much of it was unique Alaskan artwork. A lot of the merchandise was made by the local people and was a great souvenir of our time in Alaska. The workers were all very friendly and helpful.

Walking through the Cannery building I quickly realized that these shops had excellent quality merchandise, as opposed to some other ports we stopped in, with a wide variety of Alaskan artisans work. There are about 12 shops and they are all Alaskan owned. You can find all types of merchandise and cover your entire gift and souvenir list here!

I particularly gravitated to Brenner's, Fishbone Gifts, Dei L'e.ann & Tlinglet Botanicals and in the same room the Native artwork and jewelry shop. All of the people working in the various were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this port for Alaska souvenir shopping.

Nice shops,nice people but it's corporate hustle/bustle. We decided to walk into town and WE ARE SLOW GLAD WE INTO TOWN. Downtown is the Real Alaska that we came to see. We seen whales from the shore, Eagles nest and we went to a REAL boat harbor and talked to some Alaska fisherman.We feel we were misled when we were told there is nothing in town. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! walk or take a shuttle...

Typical cruise ship shopping experience. I picked up item after item that was marked Made in China or Made in Indonesia. Now, if you must get a souvenir of one kind or another, there is plenty to choose from, so doubt you will be disappointed.

Not the run of the mill shops that you see at the other ports. More local shops and part of the local culture and economy. We were stuck inside while it rained, so this gave us a good chance to look around and we were very pleased with the merchandise we saw. The shops are right in the museum and you feel more like you are helping the local economy more than at the other cruise ports.

Was there last week 9.5.17. Way over priced items. But alright if you want a mouse pad with dogs on it for $17.00. Sweatshirts $50.00. Nice things to look at but too expensive to purchase.

We felt this was a less touristy place than others we visited in Alaska. The items seemed more like Alaska made stuff rather than China made stuff. The cannery displays were interesting to see and read about. Nice stores.

Great place to purchase quality items for souvenirs and many other items in a beautiful Alaska setting

Great gift shop with easy access next to the old cannery and museum. Lots of local goodies and history.

When we exited the whale-watching cruise, we wanted some locally-made souvenirs and found them in these shops. A good collection of local items and a very special section with artisan-made items! These were things made there that you would not find elsewhere.

Lots of shops (kinda the same products
and kinda different), free (green) gondola
rides, a few restaurants, a donut truck,
a ziprider, a hiking trail, a killer whale
statue, water access, and a cannery
museum...what's not to like?!

Just a short walk from the pier, the Icy Strait Point shops and museum are fun to walk through. While I care little about shopping (wife spends plenty of time!), i enjoyed looking at all the cannery machinery and watching the video.

Whilst the shops are extremely touristy, there is a section in the cannery which explained how they used to catch and can the salmon. Being honest this is the most interesting part of the shopping area!

It never makes a lot of sense to me why people will get off a cruise ship (all you can eat food) and then stand in line for some fish restaurants (regardless of how unique or what they serve). I was shocked not only at the huge lines of the primary restaurant - but at the huge prices! Save your money - eat on the ship - EXCEPT THE MINI-DONUT STAND! (That's unique, fresh and excellent.)

The warehouse shops are not that great. More t-shirts and "soveneir stuff" to buy - but if you can look away and read the history of the old cannery you will be glad you did.

While "curiosity" will drive you crazy (like it did me) to want to know why people were either walking into town or riding a tram (for a fee). Other than being able to say I paid to ride the tram and visited Hoonah, Oh' and satisfied my curiosity that its not worth anyone's time (unless they had interest in the Alaskan Bush Family - which was filmed from this area and the crews stayed at the only motel/hotel in the area. Of course there are some interesting perspectives about the Alaskan Bush Family so be prepared - people either love them or hate them!

End of season cruise to Alaska without the end of season sales like in the other ports. Nice buildings and all very new. Just pricey. If you look hard and long enough though you might find something you really want in another port.

This series of shops is tailored to cruise ship passengers so things are pretty expensive. Most of these shops were more like boutiques than cheap t-shirt shops though, so they did have some interesting stuff.

If coming by cruise ship, your tender will drop you off right at this warehouse. The warehouse is a 100 year old restored Salmon Cannery. There are several buildings housing different types of shops; one selling glass works, jewelry, a few with art, native crafts, candles, etc and several have more souvenir type items like shirts and jackets. Prices were on par with other shops in Alaska.

You could easily spend over an hour quickly browsing through the shops, which are locally owned (versus the cruise lines coming in and putting in T-shirt shops & diamond stores found in other ports).

The entire complex is large and has restaurants, a canning museum, tribal areas, zip line adventure, and more.

We went to town for a tour and I didn't really see anywhere else to go shopping for local items. So, these shops are your best bet. They are close to the ship and all in one area.

Really great selection of goods on offer and extremely good quality. Not too expensive and something for all budgets. Definitely worth a stop, leave husband having a glass of the local ale and enjoy browsing.

Great way to look at and buy local art food etc

Must see the art and speak with the locals to decide what you want to buy no pressure

Historical buildings and shopping. What a terrific mix of shops, museums, and restaurants. It has a Disneyesque flavor, that’s a compliment, that makes it fun to shop, explore, and purchase gifts for family and friends.

Great reuse of historical buildings.

Everything in one place with a good explanation & museum of the old fishing industry.
Also got great deals in the shops at the end of the season.

A nice series of shops run by locals to pick up some souveniers. The prices are very reasonable, and the use of the warehouses and fishing factories is very charming.

Huge warehouse, full of shops and cannery museum, very interesting history, and nice Alaskan treasures to be found!

stopped here while on a Princess cruise... didn't stay long, but there was quite a variety of things offered. A friend bought a heavy sweater to wear, I found a small Russian nesting doll ornament of a girl holding a salmon for 6$. Tag on the bottom said my ornament was made in Russia. Worth browsing through when you are in the area.

Very nice facility with a lot of different items that you will not find at other ports. It was a beautiful day- wish we could stay a little longer.

Wonderful spot. Great shopping and food. Be sure to pick up some blue berry jam and porcupine Christmas ornament.

Excellent place to pick up local crafts and souvenirs .Each shops displays were very cohesive and colourful and details plus design flowed well. Storefronts theme was very well presented and visually pleasing. Time well spent.

Nice few minute walk from the pier. Interesting enough, you walk right past a number of private bungalows to get here! The shoppes are all located in repurposed cannery warehouses, and that makes them immediately more interesting than most tourist areas. There are some eclectic items, but most of the stuff offered you've seen before. Still, a fun and worthwhile trek.

I had been here a number of years ago, they have really updated the entire Icy Straight Point. The shops are great if you are looking for souveniers. The prices are pretty average, although if you go closer to the end of summer they have sales. Kept up very nice and there has to be something you will find that you like.

Really enjoyed all the special items, and quaint little shops
Wish they had a website, sorry I didn't buy more there

Beautiful shop full of Icy Strait Point and Alaska souvenirs to take home as remembrances of your visit.

They are great little stores and there's about 5 or so of them in this building they are all a little expensive though.

Icy Strait Point is a unique stop. We walked into town watching Eagles and the fishing village feel of the area . No flashy shops or people how refreshing.

The Warehouse shops were fun easy an friendly.

I needed a pair if leather gloves bought 2 great price great self gift and give gift.
We are planning to return to Icy Strait Point next year.

Good day for shopping, there are many different items here and lots of them made in Alaska. There is even a section to buy things and the money goes directly to there school.

The Warehouse Shops at Icy Straight Point are easy to access; they are located right outside the exit of the Icy Straight Point Museum, (how convenient!). These stores are unlike many of the touristy shops that litter the Alaskan coastline. Instead, they are filled with high-quality jewelry, prints, carvings, and others really nice Alaskan items. I purchased some pendants there for my daughter, as well as some prints. Don't forget to visit the store called Alaskan Rx, which is NOT a drug store. Instead, it features works that are Native American such as jewelry, articles of clothing and baskets. I do recommend shopping these stores. The folks who run them are very nice as well.

Jeff and Lisa have a wonderful store of Tlingit culture and art in Icy Strait. Jeff is a true craftsman as he carves totems and Lisa is a true artist with her many crafts. I was fortunate to be able to meet the artist who created the artwork I purchased.

This was my second time here and I really like it. Icy Strait Point is a cruise stop specifically constructed for this purpose by a Tlingit cooperative, and there are a number of small shops that are owned by this cooperative and housed in old cannery buildings. (Note that at a certain point within one of the buildings you’ll see a sign telling you you are leaving the Icy Strait Point company shops and you’ll see more corporate-like stores so I pay attention and make sure I’m staying within the Icy Strait company stores.)

You can find various souvenirs here but I particularly like the store Dei Le’ .aan & Tlingit Botanicals, which is the first gallery-like shop you would see walking from your cruise ship. Inside you’ll find local art and a lot of handmade jewelry plus notecards, etc. This time I bought a pretty pendant made from beads and grout and silver to look like lichen. Very cool. You can also pick up some skin care salves made by a local Tlingit company using traditional Alaskan botanicals. I even order some of these from home, particularly in the winter.

Whenever I travel I like to buy from local artists, companies, etc. and this place is particularly set up to give you that opportunity, even when it comes to the more goofy souvenirs that aren’t made in AK — if you’re going to buy those someplace I’d recommend you get those here, too, so that at least some of your money goes to the local Alaskans who have been gracious enough to share this beautiful place with us. I mean, if you’re gonna buy a salmon tail hat or some socks with puffins on them you might as well support the native community while you’re at it!

Lots of independent shops along with the traditional gift shop. Could buy any type of souvenir that you wanted here. Purchased quite a few presents.

Great place to shop for a variety of items from food to books to clothing to jewelry and much more. Prices were reasonable.

The warehouse shops were great for finding souvenirs. All different price ranges. The walk was not to long on a beautiful path from the cruise ships. Very nice place to visit.

These shops were great. They had everything from t-shirts and sweat-shirts to genuine native art, crafts, carvings, and moccasins, to preserves and smoked salmon. Anything that you wanted to find you can locate here. Just down from the warehouse shops is a small cultural theatre. The local Hoonah people tell the story of creation as they know it along with several other tales through costume, song and dance.

The best place for wandering, no matter if you are looking at the history of Hoonah or shopping, or just looking. Take it all in.

There are a few shops here and we liked that there are products sold here that are made in Alaska. We liked this port as it wasn’t only about shopping and the stores here are more than enough.

Visited while in port. There are items available for all tastes and budgets. Expect to spend about and hour looking at the various shops and offerings. Every employee, of every shop, were extremely helpful.

The shops have about the same fare as other AK cruise ports. The prices are reasonable. The quality of the goods is better than some in the lower 48. One little shop had replica brown bear claws that looked real. (They aren't permitted to sell real ones. We did not go into town but we shopped and ate here after our whale watching excursion. This was one of my favorite places in Alaska.

I loved this place! I love how they transformed their hamlet into a thriving business. Their fish was running low, the wood was not producing as much and so now they are a thriving commercial business!

There is a nice little collection of shops here selling an extensive array of products and staff seemed friendly and helpful.

I kick myself each day that I did not buy some tee shirts and or sweatshirt. BUT I am in contact with them so I can have it mailed to me. So many nice things there and we felt like we were running out of time so we didn't shop till we dropped...

Take time to shop!!!

There were lots of interesting shops and galleries. I like that they are locally owned and operated. Bought lots of souvenirs for my kids and grandkids. Brought home a few for myself as well.

Our boat dropped us here for the day. After riding the Zip Rider,we had lunch at the Crab Shack and then walked around the shops. There were a lot of Alaskan made items for sale and a cool history board to read if you have the time.

We picked up some locally canned salmon while we were here and I will tell you it was cheaper here than any other ports we stopped at. So if you are thinking about taking some home, this is the place to buy it. Plus you are supporting the community.

We can shop and learn about local history (Hoonah & Alaska), nice shop in wooden warehouse with many local souvenirs. We can take photos with background boat, fish and nets. Nice place between resto and Fish House.

The usual wares available for souvenir buying. a bit expensive but this is Alaska. Worth the browse.

Many shops and some historical information in a former cannery. Lots of variety from Alaska souvenirs to more high end items.

Just completed a 9 night cruise with Disney Cruise Line that included Icy Strait Point as a port of call. Fantastic facilities, friendly and helpful staff and wonderful scenery. They even had a free electric cart shuttle to transport disabled and elderly guests from the ship all the way through the facilities with several stops. Cannery museum was designed well and very informative. Visited with a local resident and gained a unique perspective of this wonderful community and the Tlingit culture. I applaud the choice to have only one ship at a time in port which makes the experience very personal. The nature trail along the beach and rainforest was great! You can walk the trail easily, however due to the natural trail bed I would advise a cane for stability if needed. There is also a covered tram through the forest and along the beach as an excursion. And we did we see whales--humpbacks and orcas--on our whale watching tour!!! Also viewed sea lion and sea otters. Fantastic experience. I will return.

Icy Strait Point was one of our cruise ship's stops. Although it is a small place, they have things you can do for a few hours. There are nature trails, a beach, restaurants, and souvenir shops, some items that can only be found there. You can hop on a shuttle for $5 to the near by town of Hookah. If that is not for you they also have the world's largest zip rider. If I was 20 years younger I would have liked to try that. I enjoy the cannery museum. It was interesting to see the process of changing from fish to can. I also liked spending time on the Memorial Sea Walk to check out the beautiful coloured rocks.  Many of them are metamorphic rocks, originating from volcanoes and merged with other types of rocks after thousands of years of pressure from being underwater or under glaciers. When you have a change to stop at Icy Strait Point, go and take a look these colourful rocks.
Happy Travelling!

When we were first told of the Icy Strait Point stop on our cruise, I wasn't sure what to expect. I heard people grumble a little about having to stop in the little fishing town. But, when we arrived, it was a pleasant surprise.
They shop keepers and vendors welcome each of the passengers and there was a wonderful calm around the bay. The shops were clean and inviting. The walking trails were very relaxing as well as the walks along the shore. They even have a local whale that popped his head up for the tourists.
The vendors and the art work were very nice. I purchased a few of the local art and the food was fresh as well as delicious.
Can't wait for the next cruise.

It was very interesting seeing the display of how the old Salmon Cannery worked in days gone by. Also had delicious crab chowder at the Crab Shack on the wharf. The shops had an excellent array of souvenirs, and not overpriced

Lots of cute items made in Alaska and the prices were not to that bat at all. we bought some fur items that were pretty good deals.

A nice port, quiet, peaceful and as close to native culture as you can get at a cruise ship port. The old cannery is like a mini museum showing the process used when it was open. The shops are unique and some do have your standard "tourist" souvenirs but many have locally handcrafted items that are extremely well made. A bit pricey but compared to items in the other ports, the are reasonable because of quality and uniqueness. I especially like the TlingitRx products and have reorded since I have been back home. I did not do the zip line(there is a wide yellow streak down my back)but I could see that those who were braver than I really enjoyed it. Did not go into Hoonah but took a quiet walk along the shoreline.

There are plenty of souvenirs from Alaska so something for everyone. The area is well laid out and the staff are friendly.

If you like shopping then you won't be disappointed as there are numerous outlets selling locally made arts and crafts. Personally I found the exhibit surrounding the original purpose of the building far more interesting as it gave you an insight into the scale of salmon canning that was happening years ago.

A really nice collection of shops. Lots to see. Wish I had bought more while I was there. Decent deals.

Nice stop. BUT if you want to help the locals take the shuttle to the town of Hoonah!!! The ship controls the shopping at the port. Very little money makes it to the locals! I went to town cool small town. Not the usual tourist stop. Way better to meet the locals and spend money in their stores!

This is really a well designed and managed port. It feels authentic, it is designed to give you many options of things to do without feeling overwhelming or too commercialized. The preservation of equipment from the cannery was well done and the display was interesting. Beautiful area to walk around, we didn't eat at the restaurant but would have if we had more time as the views were beautiful. Best spot for shopping during our cruise, items we saw were made in Alaska and they will ship for you --- all the money goes back into the local community.

Cruise ship stop. We tendered in and got to see a whale entertaining us for some time between the ship and the dock. Several cute shops with reasonable pricing and friendly vendors. Native performers. And the zip line was phenomenal.

This is a few miles from Hoonah, but has become a cruise ship stop. The residents of Hoonah did an amazing job converting the old cannery into a display of their history. As you approach, there are locals in full ceremonial outfits, who will pose with people for photos. It may sound cheesy, but it is done with respect, by people who are proud of their heritage. Around the cannery full of warehouse shops are amazing views of the sea; often with Whales, Bald Eagles, and kayaking tourists. Behind the cannery is an "adventure park", with zip lines, off-road vehicles, and other such.

Inside the cannery are warehouse shops, surrounded by antiques, remnants from the cannery's former use, and historical displays. These are huge buildings, with wooden planks for walls and floors, which have been beautifully restored. The shops themselves are a mixed bag. Some sell the normal sort of overpriced tourist junk. Of all crazy things, my wife purchased some yards of fabric, from a fabric store in among the more touristy shops. I was also glad to see benches everywhere, for us assorted husbands who ran out of the will to shop long before our wives did. As a free attraction, the cannery mall is definitely worth a visit. There is a lot to see, and the setting is gorgeous. Others may rave more about the shopping, but I didn't really find much of interest. The downtown shops at the other cruise ship stops had far more of the things I wanted.

The old salmon cannery facility at Hoonah gives an interesting look at the former factory at that location The nice facilities there now, including restaurants and gift shops feature local seafood and handmade items. The boardwalk along the beach leads to a nice trail through a bit of the rainforest and a good look at the longest zip line in America. It's really up there!

The shops in the old cannery, now known as the Warehouse Retail Shops, are nicer than you would expect. I especially liked the Deil'E.Aan Art Gallery and Tlingit Botanicals shop. The shop is owned and operated by Huna Tlingit artists and carries items you won't see everywhere else. I tried one of the sample sizes of the botanicals of traditional herbal remedies. It did not clear my skin condition -- but most other topical ointments have not worked either. I admired some of the unusual jewelry, and the sales woman told me that she had designed the earrings I liked.

There is also a salmon shop, a company store (with clothing, soaps ,etc.) and more. Sections of the old cannery still exist within the building -- and this is the Cannery Museum.

You will pass the two buildings that comprise this retail area if you decide to walk along the water to the town of Hoonah.

Excellent range of shops with something for everyone. Prices are on the high side but the quality is good and the ambience of the place is pleasant to walk around. Interesting museum and exhibits about the former life as a salmon canning factory. Producing salmon like producing meat is a messy process and this brings it to life. The port itself is one of the prettiest you will see on the cruise stops.

Lots of shops including some of locally made wares which is preferential to imported cheap stuff. Also it is staffed by locals too. Reasonable prices by cruise ship standards.

We visited here on a cruise ship and after our excursion spent some time browsing the warehouse shops. There was a good selection of gifts and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Not many get to Icy Point Strait. If you get there the shopping is wonderful. Not a lot of shops but they have quality merchandise in all of them. Not only is the shopping good, but the food at the little restaurants was fresh and enjoyable. It was pleasant after the junk stores in the bigger cities. Also the place is quiet, beautiful and if you're patient you could see the whales from the walking path.

We had a delightful trip to Icy Strait Point and Hoonah. My family and I went on the ZipRider, the long zipline in Icy Straite Point. We had a terrific time on the zip line. We then went to look around the Warehouse shops. They were wonderful: they had many interesting items for sale, the lay out of the shops was great, and as they were located in an old cannery, all the old equipment with interesting write ups was on site.

I would definitely recommend this port as there was lots to do, and the natural beauty is wonderful.

Thanks so much for replacing my beautiful Christmas ornament. It broke on the flight home and when I contacted the Cannery they sent me a new one at no charge.

This is a good place to hang out and shop. There are several stores, restrooms, and a few restaurants. It is all very clean and right by the cruise ship. The prices and selection were not great. Overall, an ok stop.

Be sure to look at the salmon cannery machinery and exhibits describing how it all worked. If you like bloody marys, they have a $20 version with crab legs and other stuff that is to die for. Several decent restaurants in this complex as well, and a 6 person simultaneous zip line that looked like a lot of fun

The shops at Icy Straight had nice merchandise. A little step above what we saw in the other ports, but a little more expensive too. Don’t bother going into the town of Hoonah. There are no shops there worth paying the $5 shuttle cost or walking the 1 1/2 miles each way. Not a lot to do at this port unless you want to spend big bucks on a tour. Zip line was over $150.

This was our second time at The Cannery and I knew I wanted to go to Hibearnation, a wonderful quilt shop that also sold Qiviut yarn (made from musk ox hair). The owner of the shop brought out his stash and let me fondle to my hearts content before I finally decided which luscious skein to purchase!
We found native made gifts for friends, family, and ourselves, bought a pair of painted eagle earrings from Lisa, a small jade bear. The main shop also provided shipping services so we did not need to haul everything with us for the rest of our cruise. No fine jewelery but one of the best shopping stops on our trip.

The shops are well laid out, and have a nice variety. A lot of classic souvenir shop stuff. Some nice museum-type exhibits of old cannery gear, and nice benches to stop and rest. Nice poly-cotton blend t-shirts. Held out on buying one thinking I’d run into a nicer one at one of the other ports, but never did.

Loved Icy Point Strait, as it still remains fairly authentic - some commercialization, but has plenty of local artistry to enjoy. Don't bother going into Hoonah, as Icy Point Strait has everything needed.

It was great to be able to buy some authentic presents that were made by the local people. There was plenty to choose from so there would have been something there to please everyone.

Very off the track place, but soon will be another place to stop for cruise ships. A pier is being added and I am sure McDonald will soon be there. I enjoyed the wagon ride out into the rain forest. The guide was very informative and I expect it will not take investors long before everything will be upgraded and geared to tourist. I hope it does not loose the mystic that it has of pioneer days.

My real treasure find was Tlingit RX. It is a native cream and oil that I found to be extremely soothing. I have knee problems and using the oil helped the walking required aboard ship and on shopping trips. I am eager to get on a web site so I can order refills.

There are around 12 shops to wander through. The shops are housed in an old but updated canery. The shops are an easy 5 min. walk on the paved path from the cruise ship dock. They also have golf carts that can help folks that need some extra help.

Nice museum with placards on the wall, history of the fishery that once was, plus several unique shops

We were the last ship of the season so managed to get 50% off the merchandise. Great souvenir buys & great history about the area.

There were a nice array of shops in an indoor mall which used to be a cannery. There was a native feel and the shops did have some items that were particular to this area such as spruce tip jam and salmon products. They had the typical souvenirs but the unique items and ambiance made the warehouse more upscale. There were also exhibits explaining some Alaskan history and facts as well as history of the cannery.
Another great point is that the warehouse is walking distance from the ship.

Alaska is overflowing of chain store shops that you see everywhere from Caribbean to Alaska and beyond. All the things you don't want to see when visiting out of the way places, and this at least has retained it's "local business" feel.

This establishment has several outlets geared entirely to the tourist trade from visiting cruise ships. Some of the items on offer were better than those seen in other tourist areas, but it remained a lot of tourist gimmickry. I was not overly impressed.

The Warehouse Shops at Icy Strait Point offer some very nice Alaskan products and various other goods when you are walking around the small port of Icy Strait Point. All of the staff we encountered were helpful and willing to share a bit of 'their story'. While not inexpensive shopping, it supports the residents of Hoonah, AK, as well as the Native people, who are all very welcoming.

Our first stop on our Alaskan cruise, great to get off and wander around the shops which was a great big cannery factory years ago, where salmon was caught and canned for worldwide consumption. Got the cable car up to the top of the mountain where we got an open type bus in which we toured the forest with. Seen bear Poo but not the bears! Interesting trip but weather was not so good.

If you want the cheap T-shirts wait til you get to Ketchikan but if you want some unique, locally made Alaskan products, shop here. They sell things that are very unique and out of the ordinary which you may not find at other ports. Yes, they may be a little more expensive but very special. We bought a few things here which we did not see at other stops. There was so much to see that I practically did not want to leave. Make sure you save some time exploring this warehouse.

Loved the opportunity of purchasing locally made items, meeting the artisans
Also liked the fact that the buildings had been reused vs replaced
Make time to meander through the buildings

Great shops offering much more than the standard cruise ship trinkets. Reasonably priced and very authentic.

This place has several shops under the one roof of the old salmon cannery. Nearly everything you could imagine can be bought here. Particularly liked the shop with the genuine local products. I think it had a totem pole at the front door.

If you want but prices in Alaska are very high as everything needs to be shipped in. The people were very nice and we enjoyed looking around.