Pleasant Island is the largest island in the Icy Strait between northern Chichagof Island and the mainland of the Alaska Panhandle. It lies southeast of the mainland city of Gustavus and southwest of the mainland community of Excursion Inlet. Pleasant Island has a land area of 49.192 km² (18.993 sq mi), had no population at the 2000 census, and is reported to be uninhabited as of 2012. Access: The wilderness is accessible by boat, kayak or float plane. Facilities: There are no public cabins, shelters or maintained trails on the islands