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 24 Dec

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Starting at $225.84

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

K2003PLbrendah

Jun 2022

We took the coastal train from Anchorage to Whittier. That in itself was educational and beautiful. Was narrated the whole trip. It was a beautiful day cruising in the Prince William Sound on a catamaran. Cruise was narrated by a National Forest Ranger. Captain would navigate the boat to give passengers time to good view of sea life and glaciers. We saw sea lions, birds, otters and 2 humpback whales. The boat got up close to the glaciers and we got to see a massive ice calving into the sea. The deck hands even snagged a chunk of ice and made drinks for passengers. Lunch was Salmon soup, roll, crackers & cheese and coleslaw. Would recommend the salmon soup because it was delicious. There was also bar on board. Dessert was warm chocolate chip cookies. The cruise was meet all expectations. Would highly recommend it.

Lindy_H

May 2022

We went on the tour with a group of 19 and it was awesome! The employees were all so friendly and helpful. The lunch was very good and the boat accommodations were great! The captain was very well informed and gave us great information. The sights were breathtaking and we saw wildlife all along the way. I would definitely recommend to family and friends!!

g d

May 2022

A trip worthy to experience. Was a sunny calm day and the boat ride was great, however windy and chilly when outside. The kids loved being able to walk about the large boat and view the scenery from multiple sides and levels. The lunch was nice, chowder for us and hot dogs for the kids. There is a bar/snack shop on board as well as complimentary coffee tea and water. There are also USB plugs to recharge your cells or cameras. Restrooms clean. Nice and attentive staff and good narration from the Captain and the Park Ranger. Had multiple stops and the Cpt rotated the boat to let both side view the Glaciers. I think we saw 4-5 up close and the others are a long distance away (miles), however photogenic. DO NOT plan on visiting 26 glaciers up close. The wildlife this trip was Otters, sea lions, harbor seals and birds. Dress warm, There was an assigned table where we left our packs.