Prince William Sound Glacier Tour - Whittier

Overview

Phillips Cruises and Tours offers a unique and memorable way to view the beauty of the glaciers and wildlife of Prince William Sound in a pristine wilderness area. Conditions change daily due to weather, ice flows, and wildlife activity so our captains adapt to these changing conditions to provide the best cruise experience while keeping your safety and comfort a top priority. The crew is attentive throughout the cruise ensuring that your time with us is an enjoyable memory and a favorite highlight of your Alaska vacation.

Our tours are operated on first-class catamarans. Due to their dual hull design, these powerful high-speed catamarans are extremely stable and able to smoothly navigate through the narrow fjords and passages that lead us to the face of massive glaciers. By operating safely and efficiently, Phillips provides a comfortable cruise and our No-Seasickness Guarantee assures nervous cruisers the confidence that they will enjoy our cruise without any unpleasant effects.

City: Whittier

Tue 06 May

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Starting at $248.20

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Tue 06 May

Starting at $248.20

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What's Included

Smoke-free vessels

No Seasickness Guarantee - Our smooth cruising catamarans & the calm waters of Prince William Sound.

Coffee, hot tea, and ice water are available at self-serve stations.

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

Captain provides professional narration during the cruise.

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

Restroom on board

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel is open thirty minutes past the hour for access to Whittier. The tunnel opens on the hour to depart Whittier, hourly until 11:00 PM.

Prince William Sound

Cruise the calm waters of Prince William Sound to view glaciers, marine wildlife, and migratory birds in first-class comfort on the 26 Glacier Cruise.

Whittier

Before or after your cruise, we hope you will explore our quaint seaside town of Whittier, Alaska. Stroll along the harbor boardwalk, visit local shops and restaurants, or hike a local trail.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (830)

boelka

Jul 2023

One of the best rides we as a family have had with very few parallels. Amazing crew on board with excellent narration. Highly recommended and well worth the price. Would most definitely do it again if we go to Alaska again

Response from Host

Jul 2023

We are so happy to hear your family enjoyed the cruise and we would love to see you again - please come visit Alaska again! Safe travels.

gabriellee389

Jul 2023

Amazing glacier tour with many wildlife sightings! In addition to the amazing and majestic glaciers, we saw Harbour seals, sea otters, sea lions, bald eagles, a whale, and a black bear swimming along the shore line and the going up on the shore! It was awesome! ALSO the narration was incredible by both the crew and naturalist on board! The crew was amazing and extremely friendly!! The hot lunch included was delicious and there was even a bonus fresh chocolate chip cookie for everyone toward the end of the trip! There was complimentary hot tea and coffee all during the trip which was so awesome!!! I HIGHLY recommend Phillips cruises and have thanked our travel agent profusely for putting us on this trip!

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thanks for sharing your review of an AMAZING day! Through our partnership with the Chugach National Forest Service, we have a ranger on board sharing details about the history, geography, wildlife, and glaciers of Prince William Sound. We appreciate you recommending Phillips Cruises!. Please say thanks to your travel agent from us too! Safe travels.

jamiebT4760XX

Jul 2023

Can not say enough good things about this cruise. I am an anxious boater, I was so nervous about other people getting sick.... nope! This cruise was flat, calm and awesome!!! You get assigned seats, which I liked that way you didn't have to fight for seats and could get up and move around as much as you wanted. You could rent binoculars, which was great. The meal was served pretty early on the cruise, which gave us nice full bellies. With picky eaters in my family I was unsure, buy the seafood chowder was amazing, the vegetarian chili was great also. Both came with cheese, fruit snacks, a roll and a peppermint patty. They also served warm cookies later on the cruise. We saw a ton of sea otters, seals, sea lions and some awesome seabirds. If you are worried about a boat cruise, this is the one to take!

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank you for cruising with us. The calm waters of Prince William Sound and our stable catamarans are a winning combination for a cruise without seasickness. We are glad you could enjoy the cruise. Thank you for sharing details about the meal and wildlife you saw during the cruise. We are glad you had a fantastic day! Safe travels.