About 26 Glacier Tour - Self-Drive From Anchorage

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, Portage Glacier Hwy, Whittier, AK 99693

Travel time from Anchorage to Whittier is 90 minutes. From Girdwood to Whittier, allow 45 minutes. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel is open from 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM for access to Whittier. The tunnel opens on the hour to depart Whittier, hourly until 11:00 PM.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Prince William Sound, AK

Cruise the calm waters of Prince William Sound to view glaciers and wildlife up close on our safe, clean and comfortable high-speed catamarans. Watch for wildlife along the way to the glaciers as you enjoy narration by a ranger from the Chugach National Forest Service.

Getting to Whittier is part of the fun! Not only is the drive on the Seward Highway spectacular, but you will also travel through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest shared rail and vehicle tunnel in North America. The tunnel operates on a strict time schedule alternating one-way traffic. From Anchorage, allow 1.5 hours to reach the entrance to the tunnel. We recommend the 10:30 AM Tunnel which opens for 15 minutes to allow cars to transit to Whittier.

Paid parking is available on Whittier Street. We depart from the Cliffside Marina. Please present photo I.D. to pick up your boarding cards. Boarding will begin at 12:00 PM. After the cruise, the tunnel opens on the hour until 11:00 PM to depart Whittier.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Whittier, Whittier, Alaska

Explore the town of Whittier, Alaska as you stroll along the harbor boardwalk, visit local shops and restaurants, or hike a local trail.

Duration: 1 hour

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INCLUSIONS

ADA Accessible providing a safe and comfortable way for everyone to see the glaciers.
No Seasickness Guarantee - Our smooth cruising catamarans & the calm waters of Prince William Sound.
Smoke-free vessels
Captain provides professional narration during the cruise.
USB Charging Stations at every table. Wifi is NOT available.
Coffee and/or Tea - Coffee, hot tea, and ice water.
Lunch - 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.
Restroom on board
Entry/Admission - Prince William Sound

EXCLUSIONS

Does not include transportation to Whittier.
Does not include Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel toll $13.
Does not include parking fees of $10-$15.
Alcoholic Beverages - 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
Entry/Admission - Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infants must sit on laps
Service animals allowed
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.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

DEPARTURE & RETURN

1: Anchorage, AK, USA
2: Cliffside Marina & Yacht Club, 100 W Camp Rd, Whittier, AK 99693, USA

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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BGBOB73 5
05 Sep 2021
the day we did our tour was the worst weather day of our 2 week trip but the sights of the glaciers we were exposed to helped overcome the adverse weather.
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Alaskanonthego 2
27 Aug 2021
We chose this attraction because we are Alaskans who wanted to share our wonderful state with our visiting family. We noted that MASKS WERE REQUIRED. This was important because my husband just finished cancer treatment and my daughter is pregnant. Although there were several announcements about wearing masks inside the cabin there was ABSOLUTELY NO ENFORCEMENT. I requested the crew to politely ask nearby tables to mask up. They declined to do so. I do not exaggerate when I say that less than 10% of the patrons ever wore a mask indoors. Luckily, it was a gorgeous day so we spent the whole day out on the deck. When I got back to town, I called headquarters and complained. They were polite but "non-responsive". They said they are a private company and masks are a "grey area". That "gray area" becomes black and white" when you state your requirement of mandatory masking indoors. As much as I want to promote and patronize Alaska businesses and the hard -hit tourism sector, Philips's decision not to enforce its stated policy is unacceptable.
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Beth_R 4
16 Aug 2021
I’m from Alaska, but showing my friends the beauty and majesty of the glaciers always renews my own love of Alaska. The windows were very dirty tho so that was disappointing.
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Joseph_B 5
03 Aug 2021
Friendly and helpful crew. Great ride and narration and facts. The weather was also fantastic! Very nice, indeed. Food was quite nice, too.
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Derekanddoc 5
25 Jul 2021
From the time we got on the catamaran, the greatness arrived. First Mate Sam Malone and Captain Cody took us on a superb tour of the glaciers. We saw sea lions, seals, the Northwestern Fishing ship and of course the floating ice and the glaciers. WOW. Stunning. The Salmon Chowder served to kick off the trip was delicious. The staff was so nice and helpful. The views, sounds and sights were captivating to say the least. I will tell everyone about this being the best tour. You just have to get there, which any way that will be for you. AND, during the tour, the staff snags some real glacier ICE and can make your drink using that! We did it. Have you?
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Trip59078324128 5
22 Jul 2021
Truly amazing experience. The captain was very knowledgeable of the glaciers and nature in the area. He was also very accommodating to the passengers by stopping to be able to photograph wildlife.
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Diningtomlf 5
16 Jul 2021
Great views of the glaciers. Very knowledgeable staff. Food and service were both great. Crew did a great job of getting up close views, explaining all about the glaciers and wildlife, and provided ample opportunity for all to get a up close front line view of each of the highlights. Very well done.
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acharrison13 5
15 Jul 2021
Easy ride, beautiful scenery … we were able to witness ice falling from the glacier. It was awesome! The boat was very nice! I just wish we could have made the whales appear.
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Freedom707713 5
14 Jul 2021
It was great!!! Do it. We saw a lot of wildlife and I have a much better understanding of glaciers now! The lunch was delicious.
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Richard_S 3
03 Jul 2021
This was our first glacier tour.. The crew staff were great, the food was good and the tour was great. The issues we had were with young sunsupervised passengers. Anytime the narrator came on to speak no one stopped talking. Making it difficult to hear what was being said. Over 5 hours of being on a boat not hearing the information and having to deal with many loud unsupervised children is not ideal. I spent a fair amount for my family to enjoy the tour.
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