The ancestral home of the Tlingit people that currently live in Hoonah, Alaska, was Glacier Bay. They were forced to leave by advancing glaciers during the Little Ice Age, around 250 years ago. The Tlingits moved their village across Icy Strait to north Chichagof Island.
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Remember that bad weather can effrect your travel plans in Alaska, occasionally causing delays of up to twenty-four hours. For this reason, please don't schedule your departure time too close to your required arrival time at your destination.
Alaska Airlines serves all of our departure cities, including Juneau, Petersburg, and Sitka. The Alaska Marine Highway also provides regular scheduled ferry service between Juneau, Sitka, and Petersburg.
Alaska Airlines (800-426-0333) provides daily direct jet service to Juneau, Petersburg, Sitka, and Gustavus (from Seattle.
The Alaska Marine Highway System (800-642-0066) is a state-operated ferry. You can take the Alaska Ferry from Bellingham, Washington and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, all the way to Anchorage or Skagway. The ferrry stops at several Inside Passage communities, including Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Gustavus, Pelican, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Haines.
Each of the eleven boats operated by the Alaska Ferry offer observation decks, food service, and vehicle decks. Vehicle space is limited, and is often completely booked in advance of departure.
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