Anchorage Trip Overview
Phillips Cruises and Tours offers a safe 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.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Anchorage, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Phillips Cruises and Tours offers a safe 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.
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
