Ship guide · Serenade of the Seas at Icy Strait Point
Serenade of the Seas calls at Icy Strait Point roughly every few weeks through the 2026 season, with a typical 9-hour port day from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Serenade of the Seas is a Radiance-class ship, smaller than Royal Caribbean's Quantum-class ships at 962 feet and 90,090 gross tons, carrying about 2,490 passengers. It's been in service since 2003. Serenade had a handful of mechanical schedule disruptions during its 2026 Alaska season, including a delayed departure and a cancelled sailing in late August and early September — worth knowing if your cruise date falls anywhere near that window, since near-term Icy Strait Point dates for this ship should be treated as tentative until confirmed.
Which dock?
Full background on Icy Strait Point's two piers is on our Icy Strait Point, explained guide, and how Royal Caribbean's other ships compare is on our Royal Caribbean Passengers guide.
Plan your hours ashore
Serenade of the Seas calls at Icy Strait Point roughly every few weeks as part of its weekly Vancouver round-trip Alaska season. Most calls run 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, about 9 hours ashore:
| Date | Arrival | Departure | Time ashore |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | 7:00 am | 4:00 pm | ~9 hours |
| May 28, 2026 | 7:00 am | 4:00 pm | ~9 hours |
| July 2, 2026 | 7:00 am | 4:00 pm | ~9 hours |
| September 10, 2026 | 7:00 am | 4:00 pm | ~9 hours |
Serenade had a few mechanical-related schedule disruptions in 2026, so treat any specific late-season date as tentative and confirm before booking a tour. Times sourced from the port's published 2026 operational schedule; always confirm on board.
Plan my call
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.
Serenade of the Seas docks directly at Icy Strait Point rather than anchoring offshore, so you won't need a tender boat to get ashore.
What fits your port day
Quick answers
Roughly every few weeks through the season, as part of its weekly Vancouver round-trip Alaska itinerary.
About 9 hours on a typical call, from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Yes — the ship had a few mechanical-related delays and a cancelled sailing in late August and early September 2026. If your cruise falls near that window, confirm your itinerary is unaffected.
Not publicly confirmed. The port's schedule doesn't specify which of the two piers this ship uses.
962 feet long, 90,090 gross tons, with room for about 2,490 passengers — a Radiance-class ship in service since 2003.
See the full guide to bears, whales, food, and free things to do once you're off the ship.