A tiny fishing village has become Alaska’s newest cruise stop. Oceania Cruises is adding the new cruise port on Alaska’s Panhandle that’s being developed by indigenous Alaska companies to its itineraries for 2023, and larger ships are expected to follow.
The Tlingit village of Klawock, year-round population about 800, features sport fishing, wildlife viewing and a totem park. Built on 16 acres of Klawock Island, the port sits on the Pacific coast side of Prince of Wales Island and is promoted as ideally positioned for both north and southbound Alaska itineraries.
With two separate fjord entrances, sailing in and out of the port treats cruisers to views of the wildlife-rich archipelagos, dramatic mountains and lush islands. The island connects by bridge to the Prince of Wales’ road system to offer tour options to other communities around the island.
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