Glacier Cruise: Wildlife and Scenic Views

Explore 26 glaciers on a 5-hour cruise in Prince William Sound. Witness wildlife, pristine wilderness, and enjoy a no seasickness guarantee.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel - The journey from Anchorage to Whittier takes approximately 90 minutes, while the trip from Girdwood to Whittier requires about 45 minutes. Please consider this travel time when planning your day. (The cruise itself lasts 5 hours.)
    All cruises embark from Whittier, AK. Remember to bring a photo I.D. and check in at…
What's Included
  • Smoke-free vessels
  • No Seasickness Guarantee - or your money back!
  • Lunch
  • USB Charging Stations at every table. Wifi is NOT available.
  • On-board restrooms
  • ADA Accessible providing a safe and comfortable way for everyone to see the glaciers.
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel toll
  • Gift Shop items are available for purchase on boat.
  • Does not include parking fees of $10-$15.
  • Does not include transportation to Whittier.
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

For those traveling with their own vehicles, this 5.25-hour cruise offers an up-close experience with vibrant glaciers and diverse wildlife, all set in the untouched beauty of Prince William Sound.
The cruise spans 120 miles through Western Prince William Sound, surrounded by the Chugach National Forest. The welcoming and attentive crew is dedicated to…

Location
100 W Camp Rd
West Camp Road
IMPORTANT! Our cruises depart from Whittier, approximately 1.5 hours south of Anchorage. We suggest departing Anchorage by 9:00 AM and taking the 10:30 AM opening of the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel to arrive in Whittier 1-hour before boarding begins.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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936josiel
Jun 4, 2026
Fun times with the Glaciers - You can easily book this trip directly with the tour company itself. It is cheaper than booking through the shore excursion by about $30. Booking through the cruise company just gives you a guarantee that the ship won’t leave without you if you are late coming back from the excursion. Getting onto this ship was extremely easy. It was literally walking off the cruise ship, cross over to another area on shore and then you check in at the booth and they will give you your seat assignment. I highly recommend bringing layers for the journey especially if you plan on going outside the boat. It can get rather chilly. My Carhartt beanie had a built in face mask, and it definitely came in handy. Food and drink on board? Yes they do offer a meal on board. I picked the salmon chowder which was very tasty. They offer complimentary water and hot water and coffee, but I had my own. We were able to go through College Fjord, and I was able to get to see a different glacier than my last experience through the Fjord so that was cool and we got to see a glacier calving. Wildlife animals? Got to see the humpback whales as well as sea otters and seals. Definitely have your binoculars. If you don’t have your own, you can rent one on board. this was a 5 1/4 hour experience, which was super easy considering that you are not walking anymore just make sure you have a good sense of balance especially when you are navigating outside the ship when its moving.
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Janet_h
Jun 3, 2026
Sister trip - The staff was wonderful. The information about the sound, animals and history of the area was awesome.
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Goplaces08530301894
May 29, 2026
Enjoyed fantastic glacier cruise!! - Fantastic glacier cruise!! Warmly received, not fully booked, so could sit where we wanted. Delicious lunch, consider diet. Plenty of time at 2 glaciers and also sea otters and seals and separate birds seen. Unfortunately no whales/dolphins, but are not to be seen on order;) Friendly staff and shop on board with nice souvenirs. Highly recommended and much cheaper than the tour of our cruise ship!
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B1275jxtoddf
May 28, 2026
Amazing - The glacier tour was an amazing experience! The sights were absolutely breathtaking, the ride was smooth and enjoyable, and the staff provided wonderful hospitality throughout the trip. The included lunch was also very good. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Alaska!
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Linda_t
May 27, 2026
Book this! - Superb tour Really clean boat, welcoming and informative captain and crew and we saw so much wildlife
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Tajuapar2
May 26, 2026
Memorable Experience - Great tour we saw humpback whales about 4 of them, bald eagles, I believe lots of arctic terns along with all the glaciers. We were able to see a bunch of calving too. They brought glacier ice and we were lucky to be able to experience it too. We are vegeterian and the included meal was good. They have a nice setup that allows all their guests to feel comfortable and enjoy. Overall this was a fantastic memory and experience at the end of our Alaska tours.
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John_a
May 25, 2026
Get up close to the glaciers. - We had a wonderful day cruising Prince William Sound. The boat was extremely clean and had windows that were very clear. Unfortunately it was a rainy day, but it was still a great experience. Everything about it was excellent. We had assigned seats so there was no jostling for the best seats. The food provided was excellent. The narration was clear and easy to hear. We got very close to the glaciers which made for a perfect day.
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Abby084
May 25, 2026
Great boat ride - Awesome experience the staff and crew were amazing. A special big thanks to Tyler, who helped me book our tickets and answered any questions that may have had.
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Marvin
May 23, 2026
Excellent option for viewing glaciers and wildlife. - There was very good service with equipment in very good and modern condition, operated with a lot of safety; what you can see is an extra to the served table.
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Sarah1958
Jun 1, 2026
Nice cruise, limited lunch options for those with dietary needs. - Captain did a good job of showing us whales and wildlife and attempted to show us Harvard glacier, but too much ice in water. So added Beloit glacier with a much closer approach- good call. Lunch choices did not accommodate my dietary needs- I’m gluten and dairy free and can’t do beans/corn. So I had to order the kids meal and could only eat a plain hot dog- no bun, no chips as the they were all multi grain, no candy. Could not eat either soup option and both had bread/crackers which I could not eat. Nice they served oranges, but could not eat chocolate chip cookie either served at end of trip. Cruise is not cheap and would be nice to be able to eat the lunch.
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From $278
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).