Disney Magic at Icy Strait Point: Hours Ashore & Hoonah

Q: How many hours will I have ashore on Disney Magic?

About 9.5 to 10.5 hours based on published 2026 sailings.

About Disney Magic

Disney Magic entered service in 1998, making it the oldest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet — 964 feet long, 83,338 gross tons, holding up to 2,713 passengers. Onboard, it runs Disney's signature rotational dining across three themed restaurants (Lumière's, Rapunzel's Royal Table, and Animator's Palate) plus the adults-only Palo, alongside Broadway-style shows at the Walt Disney Theater, "Funnel Vision" outdoor movie screenings, Marvel's Avengers Academy, the AquaDunk slide, and youth clubs (Oceaneer Club, Oceaneer Lab, Edge, and Vibe) for different age groups. Shore power systems were added in 2023 to reduce emissions while docked.

Which dock?

Where does Disney Magic dock?

Disney Magic's pier at Icy Strait Point isn't publicly specified — it could be Ocean Landing (the original dock near the historic cannery) or Wilderness Landing (the newer deep-water berth Norwegian Cruise Line helped fund), depending on the sailing. Check your ship's daily navigator or the port signage the morning you arrive to confirm which one your ship used.

Neither Disney nor the port operator, Huna Totem Corporation, has published which pier Disney Magic regularly uses. Both piers connect to the same shoreline path into Hoonah, so the walk into town is the same either way.

Plan your hours ashore

How long will your family have in port?

Disney Magic calls at Icy Strait Point almost every Monday from June through mid-September 2026, typically arriving around 6:45–7:00 am. A sample from the published 2026 schedule:

Date	Arrival	Departure	Time ashore
June 1, 2026	7:00 am	5:00 pm	~10 hours
June 22, 2026	6:45 am	4:15 pm	~9.5 hours
July 27, 2026	6:45 am	5:15 pm	~10.5 hours
September 14, 2026	6:45 am	4:15 pm	~9.5 hours

Departure time varies by sailing — some calls run to 4:15 pm, others to 5:15 pm — for about 9.5 to 10.5 hours ashore, based on Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska's published 2026 Icy Strait Point schedule. That's a little more breathing room than the roughly 9-hour estimate on our general Disney Cruise Line guide, which was based on a single representative time rather than the full published season; we're updating that page to match. Always confirm your ship's actual times on board.

Getting into town

Icy Strait Point to downtown Hoonah

Walking

A flat, roughly 1.5-mile shoreline path connects the Icy Strait Point piers to downtown Hoonah, typically 25–45 minutes each way. Full details, terrain, and a map are on our walking + shuttle guide — useful if you're deciding whether it's realistic with younger kids or a stroller.

Shuttle

A shuttle runs whenever a ship is in port, about a 5-minute ride, typically sold as a round-trip ticket at the Icy Strait Point ticket booth — often the easier call for families with small children.

What fits a 9.5–10.5 hour day

Making the most of your time

Independent bear tour (3 to 4 hrs): Chichagof Island, where Hoonah sits, has one of the highest densities of brown bears on earth. Local operators market their tours as family-friendly. See our bear tours guide.
Whale watching (~2–3 hrs): Humpback whales are consistently seen near Point Adolphus throughout the cruise season. See our whale watching guide.
Lunch in town: With close to 10 hours on most calls, there's real room for a sit-down meal — The Fisherman's Daughter and other independent restaurants are a short walk or shuttle ride from the dock. See the full Hoonah restaurants guide.
On a shorter call (~9.5 hrs): Treat it like a tighter port day: one tour, one meal, and a real buffer for the walk or shuttle back. Our short-port-day plan lays out a version that doesn't cut it close.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

When does Disney Magic call at Icy Strait Point in 2026?

Almost every Monday from June through mid-September 2026, typically arriving around 6:45–7:00 am.

How many hours will I have ashore on Disney Magic?

About 9.5 to 10.5 hours based on published 2026 sailings, a bit more than the roughly 9-hour general estimate for Disney at this port. Always confirm your ship's actual times on board.

Is Disney Magic the main Disney ship at Icy Strait Point?

Yes. Disney Magic makes almost every one of Disney's weekly 2026 calls here; sister ship Disney Wonder made only a single call this season.

Which pier does Disney Magic use?

Neither Disney nor the port operator has publicly specified which of Icy Strait Point's two piers Disney Magic uses, so it may vary by sailing. Both connect to the same path into Hoonah.

Are bear and whale tours family-friendly for a Disney Magic port day?

Local operators like Wild Bear Safari market their tours as suitable for all ages, with viewing done from a safe distance. With 9.5–10.5 hours ashore, there's comfortable room for one tour plus a meal in town.