• Fifteen Year Extension Agreement: Disney Cruise Line has extended its partnership with Huna Totem Corporation to visit Icy Strait Point through 2041.
• Support for Alaska Native Communities: The ongoing partnership provides vital long-term economic support, local job creation, and business development for the Tlingit people of Hoonah.
• Authentic Cultural Immersion: Visitors to Icy Strait Point enjoy meaningful cultural exchanges, traditional art displays, and historical storytelling led by local Native hosts.
• Sustainable Wilderness Tourism: The destination pairs thrilling, eco-conscious outdoor adventures with responsible land stewardship to preserve Alaska’s natural beauty.

Disney Cruise Line has officially signed a landmark fifteen-year agreement to continue visiting Icy Strait Point in Hoonah, Alaska. This long-term commitment strengthens a successful, decades-long partnership with Huna Totem Corporation, an Alaska Native urban corporation dedicated to sustainable economic development and cultural preservation.

The extended agreement ensures that Disney Cruise Line ships will bring thousands of eager travelers to this breathtaking private port destination through at least 2041. Icy Strait Point is celebrated for offering authentic, eco-friendly Alaskan adventures, including wilderness wildlife tours, majestic whale watching, pristine forest hikes, and the world’s largest zipline. Beyond thrilling outdoor excursions, the destination provides visitors with direct, immersive cultural experiences guided by the local Tlingit people, who share their rich heritage, traditional arts, and oral histories with guests.

This multi-decade partnership generates vital economic stability for the Hoonah community, creating local jobs, supporting Alaska Native-owned small businesses, and funding ongoing port infrastructure enhancements. By combining Disney’s legendary commitment to family-friendly hospitality with Huna Totem Corporation’s dedicated stewardship of their ancestral lands, the collaboration highlights how sustainable cruise tourism can empower local indigenous communities while delivering unforgettable wilderness journeys for ocean travelers from around the world.

Source: Alaska Business