26 Glacier Tour - Self-Drive from Anchorage

Overview

For guests in Anchorage or Girdwood with their own transportation, this 5-hour cruise offers a smooth cruise to view dynamic glaciers and a variety of wildlife, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Prince William Sound.

The cruise route covers 140 miles and features areas such as Port Wells, Esther Passage, College Fjord, Harriman fjord or Blackstone Bay. Due to weather, ice flows, and wildlife activity, our captains adapt to these changing conditions to provide the best cruise experience, while keeping your safety and comfort a top priority. Our friendly and attentive crew will strive to make this cruise a favorite highlight of your Alaska vacation.

Our industry-exclusive No Seasickness Guarantee assures every guest will cruise in comfort while enjoying our cruise. All cruises are operated on first-class high-speed catamarans that provide an extremely stable cruise and can smoothly navigate through the narrow fjords and ice flows to reach the face of massive glaciers.

City: Anchorage

Tue 17 Sep

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Starting at $225.84

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Tue 17 Sep

Starting at $225.84

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Smoke-free vessels

No Seasickness Guarantee - or your money back!

Wild Alaska smoked salmon chowder, oyster crackers, fresh Julienne vegetable salad, cheese stick, fruit snack, and York Peppermint Pattie. Vegetarian Chili or Kids’ Meal on request 48 hours prior.

USB Charging Stations at every table. Wifi is NOT available.

ADA Accessible providing a safe and comfortable way for everyone to see the glaciers.

Restroom on board

Coffee, hot tea, and ice water.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Be mindful of the space around you for social distancing
All crew and guests must wear a mask or face covering per current COVID-19 procedures.

What To Expect

Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel

Travel time from Anchorage to Whittier is 90 minutes. From Girdwood to Whittier, allow 45 minutes. Please plan your day with this travel time in mind. (The cruise portion is 5 hours.) All cruises depart from Whittier, AK. Bring your photo I.D. and check in at least one hour before your cruise departs. Being late may cause the cancellation of reserved seats and/or an entire reservation. To reach Whittier, you will travel through North America’s longest shared rail and vehicle tunnel, the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. This tunnel allows one-way traffic access to and from Whittier on a strict schedule. The tunnel opens going to Whittier thirty minutes past the hour (9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM). We recommend the 10:30 AM tunnel opening for your cruise to allow time to park and check in. Transportation to Whittier, tunnel toll, and parking fee are not included. After your cruise, the tunnel will be open hourly, on the hour, until 11:00 PM.

Whittier

Explore the town of Whittier, Alaska as you stroll along the harbor boardwalk, visit local shops and restaurants, the Prince William Sound Museum (admission not included) or hike a local trail. When you are ready to depart Whittier, the tunnel will be open on the hour, every hour until 11:00 PM.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (42)

Judy_S

Oct 2022

Getting up close to the glacier. The captain and crew were really good. Having a park ranger with commentary was helpful, and he was very accessible, for answering questions.

Skittles123

Oct 2022

My husband and I went on the 26 Glacier Cruise September 20th. It was very foggy and very rainy in Whittier when we arrived and upon getting on the boat. So we were afraid we wouldn't be able to see anything, and at first we couldn't. Thankfully it did clear up when we got to the large tidewater glaciers though! We definitely didn't see 26 glaciers (due to the weather) but we did see quite a few and some of them were truly incredible. One calved some decent size pieces while we were there which was really neat. We also saw quite a few seals as well. Food was decent, and the glacier margaritas (made with glacier ice that they pulled from the water!) were delicious. The downside to the cruise is the fact that if there's only 2 of you you will most likely be assigned to a tiny table with 2 complete strangers. Imagine sitting face to face at a small table directly across from complete strangers for 5 hours. Talk about awkward. Despite that, it was still a really neat trip. Being that close to massive glaciers was beyond amazing. Definitely an experience we will never forget!

WFamilyMemories

Sep 2022

Outstanding experience looking at glaciers in Prince William Sound. Was impressed on all accounts: the boat, the captain, crew, lunch, etc…. Especially impressed that Phillips Cruise Lines contracts with the forest service for a forest ranger on board with extra narration. Loni was our ranger and she did a fabulous job. We saw a lot of wildlife and even saw a whale on the way back to Whittier.