Another Alaskan port, another food-themed cruise excursion! What can I say, all the delicious seafood is pescatarian’s dream come true.

Following a pick-up from the dock and an enjoyable cable car ride towards the centre where the excursion takes place, I was met by a lovely and energetic crew, who guided us through the experience. For about an hour and a half or so, the guides teach you some information about Alaskan life and seafood, including all the types of salmon available in the local area. They tell many stories and are more than happy to answer any questions from the group.

The food adventure starts with a salmon dip, crackers and a glass of white. I’m not too mad about salmon in general, but this one was a true delicacy, which is perfect because you get to take its recipe home with you.

I also had the opportunity to see one of the crew members showcase halibut fileting. Each of us received a piece of it and salmon, which we then seasoned using Alaskan herbs and grilled over a wood fire, to then enjoy before finishing the excursion.

This isn’t the most daring or adventurous excursion available in Icy Strait Point but it is a nice alternative for anyone who can’t or doesn’t want to avail of the zipline, hiking trailers, or other.

It was also quite a quick excursion which meant, if timed well, Icy Strait Point was one of only a few cruise ports you could look to do more than one activity during your stay there.

Icy Strait Point is a cruise destination only. It is specifically designed with tourists in mind and you will find plenty to do here, as well as plenty of gift shops to browse in. The cruise port for the Norwegian Cruise Line is the Wilderness Landing (refer to the map above) and is connected to the main area via free green cable cars (red ones are paid for to get to Sky Peak). If you’re not a fan of cable cars, have a fear of heights, or simply just don’t want to use them, there is a walkway available on the side of them, which will take you through a forest route.

Icy Strait Point is particularly well-known for its wildlife, a lot of excursions revolve around that. However, you might not need to book one to experience it.

Walking back from Alaska’s Wildest Kitchen, I was able to spot a whale in the wild. Apologies for poor video, but before I realised what was happening, trying to get my phone out and trying to enjoy the moment as it was, I did not manage to capture it very well at all, but here it is!

I think it is safe to say whatever you decide to do in Icy Strait Point, you’re in for a good time.