One of the highlights of our Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise was visiting Icy Strait Point, one of Alaska’s most unique cruise destinations. During Day 3 of our 7-night Alaska cruise, we enjoyed a relaxing morning aboard the Celebrity Solstice before heading ashore to explore everything Icy Strait Point has to offer, including the scenic nature trail, the historic cannery, and the beautiful waterfront community of Hoonah.
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🎥 Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise: Exploring Icy Strait Point – Day 3
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Walking the Nature Trail
One of the best ways to reach the historic cannery area is by taking the Nature Trail. This scenic forest path winds through the rainforest and offers a peaceful walk surrounded by towering trees before arriving at the shops, museum, and restaurants.
Exploring the Historic Cannery & Museum
The historic cannery is one of the highlights of Icy Strait Point. We spent time exploring the museum, browsing the unique shops, and learning more about the area’s rich fishing history while enjoying the beautiful waterfront setting.
Walking to Hoonah
Rather than taking the shuttle, we chose to walk the scenic Veterans Memorial Sea Walk to the nearby community of Hoonah. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) each way and follows the shoreline, offering beautiful ocean views and a relaxing way to experience the area beyond the cruise port. It ended up being one of our favorite parts of the afternoon.
Highlights from Day 3
- 🚢 Breakfast in the Grand Epernay Restaurant
- 🚁 Captain’s Club visit to the Celebrity Solstice helipad
- 🌲 Walking the Nature Trail
- 🏛️ Exploring the Historic Cannery & Museum
- 🚶 Walking the Veterans Memorial Sea Walk to Hoonah
- 🚠 Riding the complimentary Transporter Gondola
- 🎩 Magic Show in the Solstice Theater
- 🍽️ Dinner in the Grand Epernay Restaurant
- 🎻 Candlelight Concert in the Sky Lounge
Whether you’re planning a Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise, researching Icy Strait Point, or looking for ideas on what to do while you’re in port, we hope this vlog gives you a great look at one of Alaska’s most memorable cruise destinations.
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