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Glacier Tours in Whittier, Alaska

Whittier, located a hour southeast of Anchorage, is the port of call for most of the glacier tours in the south central part of Alaska. Cruise ships leave Whittier daily and head into Prince William Sound, where you can find 26 named glaciers, and more unnamed glaciers. For those planning a cruise into Prince William Sound, there are several Anchorage-based companies that offer varying tours of the area, from day-long excursions to four-hour tours that hit the highlights. Most of these cruises occur during the tourism season of May to September.

  1. Major Marine Tours

    • Major Marine Tours offers a glacier cruise aboard the Emerald Sea, its 100-foot ship. The cruise departs Whittier, ventures into Prince William Sound and provides views of all of the major glaciers. The Emerald Sea stops at each one for pictures. To provide information, the tour features a Chugach National Forest Ranger on each cruise. The Chugach National Forest is the forested area around the glaciers. Amenities include a buffet of salmon and prime rib, guaranteed indoor seating and fog-free windows. The tour also allows you the chance to see some of the area's wildlife, including eagles, otters and seals.

      Major Marine Tours
      411 W. 4th Ave.
      Anchorage, AK 99501
      907-724-7300
      majormarine.com

    26 Glacier Tour

    • Operated by Phillips Cruises and Tours, the 26 Glacier Tour is a 145-mile cruise that provides you with up close views of 26 different named glaciers. Along the way, you pass a sea lion area, the Esther Passage and its puffins, and College Fjord where many of the Alaskan glaciers are located. Finally, the cruise makes a stop at a bird rookery with more than 10,000 different birds. The U.S. Forest Service provides narration of every tour. You'll sail on the Klondike, Phillips' 137-foot ship that can hold up to 342 passengers on three decks and provides heated indoor observation areas. It has its own bar, snack bar and gift shop. A hot lunch is included in the price of the cruise.

      Phillips Cruises and Tours
      519 W. 4th Ave.
      Anchorage, AK 99501
      907-276-8023
      26glaciers.com

    Prince William Sound Glacier Cruises

    • Prince William Sound Glacier Cruises offers a 50-mile, four-hour cruise that allows you up-close views of four different tidewater glaciers. You'll get to touch glacier ice, participate in science experiments, and enjoy a complimentary lunch that features Alaskan King Crab cakes. The cruise leaves from Whittier and sails to two of Alaska's best-known glaciers: the Beloit and Blackstone glaciers. The tour also sails by the Northland Glacier and through Blackstone Bay before returning to Whittier. The tour is great for visitors that don't have a full day to devote to a glacier tour.

      CIRI Alaskan Tourism Corporation
      509 W. 4th St.
      Anchorage, AK 99501
      907-777-2800
      princewilliamsound.com

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