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26 Glacier Tour, Self-Drive from Anchorage, AK

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Overview

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English

5 hours

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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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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.

Does not include transportation to Whittier.

Does not include parking fees of $10-$15.

Warm your spirits with our signature hot drinks or try our Glacier Ice Margarita. Our full-service bar features Alaskan ales on tap, wine, a full selection of spirits and liquors.

Gift Shop items are available for purchase on boat.

Gratuities

Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel toll

What To Expect

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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.

•Admission Not Applicable
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Explore spectacular Prince William Sound to see dynamic glaciers and a variety of wildlife on our first-class high-speed catamarans. Enjoy narration from a Chugach National Forest Service ranger who shares interesting details about the history, geography, glaciers and wildlife we see during the cruise. Every cruise features our industry-exclusive No Seasickness Guarantee! With the calm waters of Prince William Sound and our smooth cruising catamarans, you can enjoy a comfortable experience without worry. We serve wild Alaska smoked salmon chowder with coleslaw style salad, multigrain roll, oyster crackers, cheese stick, fruit snack and a peppermint pattie. If you prefer hearty vegetarian chili (GF), request it when booking or message us at least 48 hours before travel. Paid parking is available in a public lot located on Whittier Street, close to the Cliffside Marina. Photo I.D. is required at check-in to receive your boarding cards. All guests must be on board by 11:45 AM

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26 Glacier Tour, Self-Drive from Anchorage, AK

Reviews

4.67

145 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Knowledgeable staff able...

    Allen M,

    Jul 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Knowledgeable staff able to answer questions about glaciers, wildlife and environment. Beautiful views, captain told interesting stories throughout the cruise.

  • Nice boat tour

    Marc S,

    Jul 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Boat comfortable, food is good. See a bit of wildlife bear, otters and sea lions. Surprise Glacier was amazing!

  • Surprise Glacier was awesome!

    Chris E,

    Jul 22, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    No choice as to where to sit, windows versus interior, and no way to preorder meals. Skipper made sure that each side of boat was able to see. Calving glacier, three times, included one glacial shooter (up from below). Raft of sea otters of abt 30 - 35 animals. Stellar Sea Lions on small icebergs. Wonderful trip, dress warmly! Crowded ship though!

  • Astounding views

    Christopher S,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    While the port of Whittier does not have a whole lot to offer, getting there is amazing and this boat tour is astounding. We did not have high expectations for lunch but the Salmon Chowder was very good. The entire tour was smooth (no issues with motion sickness whatsoever) and the sights were astounding! Well worth a full day!

  • If you get a good captain...

    Glenn W,

    Jul 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    If you get a good captain he or she will dock at Surprise glacier long enough for you to see calving from the glacier. We had a good captain.

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4.67
145 reviews
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