Excursion Halibut fishing tour at Icy Strait Point

Cruise line: Silversea
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Spend half a day at sea on a cabin cruiser fishing for the halibut which abound in Icy Strait's waters. This is an opportunity to relax out on the water but also take advantage of unusual photo opportunities.

Icy Strait, photo opportunities

Live your own 'big fish' story. Cross the pier and step into a modern cabin cruiser to embark on the ultimate fishing excursion to the rich waters of Icy Strait. Following a brief orientation, cruise out to the fishing grounds while looking out for whales during the 30-minute boat ride. When your local guide has found the ideal fishing spot for the day, bait your hook, drop your line and wait. The waters of Icy Strait are teeming with halibut, making angling conditions ideal. The abundance of many varieties of marine life provides the chance to spot different species, and the beautiful surroundings make for brilliant photo opportunities. Enjoy a snack on board, and after two hours' fishing cruise back to shore. Once back on land enjoy strolling the short distance back to your ship.

Note

Please note: The tour involves minimal walking (0.8 miles), but this includes gravel surfaces, boardwalks and a ramp which can be steep at low tide. Participants must be able to step in and out of the boat. The majority of the time is spent in a cabin cruiser, making the tour unsuitable for wheelchair users and guests with very limited mobility. Children aged 6 and over may participate. Guests should dress in layers and wear weather-appropriate clothing and rubber-soled non-slip shoes. Fishing gear is provided. A catch is likely but cannot be guaranteed. Alaska State regulation requires those engaging in sportfishing to purchase and carry on their person a State of Alaska sport fishing license and King Salmon stamp (when targeting King Salmon). One day non-resident licenses are $15 per person. Children under the age of 16 are not required to purchase sportfishing licenses.State of Alaska sport fishing licenses stamps are required by state regulation. Kindly access the internet using your US data provider when in a US port.

Please follow the below steps to acquire your license online:

  1. Open the online link – www.adfg.alaska.gov/Store
  2. Choose Sportfishing
  3. Short Term License
  4. Select “1 Day sport Fish license $15 and select the date of the excursion.
  5. Checkout
  6. Enter mailing address and payment info.
  7. Please save a screenshot of the license on your mobile device.

Due to United States Public Health no fish are allowed onboard the ship. Processing - Custom processing of your catch is NOT available. Kindly note all Halibut fishing will be catch and release.