Ship guide · Norwegian Joy at Icy Strait Point
Norwegian Joy makes 13 calls at Icy Strait Point in 2026, late May through late September, with some of the longest port days of any Norwegian ship here — up to about 12 hours ashore on its longer dates.
Norwegian Joy entered service in 2017 and was refit in 2019 specifically to join Norwegian's Alaska fleet — a $50 million refresh that updated staterooms and dining ahead of its first Alaska season. At 1,094 feet and 167,725 gross tons with room for roughly 3,804 passengers, it's one of the larger ships calling at Icy Strait Point.
Which dock?
Full background on both piers, and how Norwegian's other ships compare, is on our Norwegian Cruise Line Passengers guide.
Plan your hours ashore
Norwegian Joy calls at Icy Strait Point 13 times in 2026, from late May through late September. Hours ashore vary more than most ships here — some days run about 9 hours, others stretch to around 12. A sample from the published 2026 schedule:
| Date | Arrival | Departure | Time ashore |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 7:00 am | 4:00 pm | ~9 hours |
| July 3, 2026 | 7:00 am | 7:00 pm | ~12 hours |
| July 30, 2026 | 9:00 am | 8:00 pm | ~11 hours |
| September 16, 2026 | 7:00 am | 7:00 pm | ~12 hours |
Times sourced from Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska's published 2026 Icy Strait Point schedule — not a guarantee for your specific date. Always confirm your ship's actual arrival and all-aboard time from the daily navigator once you're on board.
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Getting into town
A flat, roughly 1.5-mile shoreline path connects the pier to downtown Hoonah, typically 25–45 minutes each way. Full terrain, landmark, and accessibility details are on our walking + shuttle guide.
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 near the donut shack.
Wilderness Landing is a direct walk-off berth, so on most of Joy's calls you skip the tender-boat queue entirely. On the season's final two Ocean Landing dates, confirm your disembarkation process on board since the process differs slightly.
What fits your port day
Quick answers
13 times between late May and late September 2026.
It varies by date — some calls run about 9 hours, others stretch to around 12. Always confirm your exact times on board.
Wilderness Landing for most of the 2026 season. Its final two calls, September 16 and 26, shift to Ocean Landing instead.
On its longer calls (up to 12 hours), a single longer tour plus lunch in town is realistic, but two separate tours would be tight. Check your specific date's hours first.
1,094 feet long, 167,725 gross tons, with room for about 3,804 passengers — entered service in 2017 and refit for Alaska in 2019.
See the full guide to bears, whales, food, and free things to do once you're off the ship.