Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise, Self-Drive
Description
For guests with their own transportation, this 5.25-hour cruise brings you face-to-face with dynamic glaciers and a variety of wildlife, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Prince William Sound. The cruise route covers 120 miles in Western Prince William Sound while being surrounded by the Chugach National Forest. Your 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 your 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.
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Itinerary
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.
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
Explore the town of Whittier, Alaska as you stroll along the harbor boardwalk, visit local shops and restaurants, the Prince William Sound Museum (admission not included) or hike a local trail. When you are ready to depart Whittier, the tunnel will be open on the hour, every hour until 11:00 PM.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All crew and guests must wear a mask or face covering per current COVID-19 procedures.
- Be mindful of the space around you for social distancing
Reviews(70)
It was a great cruise. Saw a lot of glaciers and no sea sickness. Staff was very friendly as well. Must do
Easy to call and book. We had comfortable assigned seating at a large windowside table with charging outlets . All seats had a great view. Clean multiple restrooms. Good food included. Great alcoholic drinks in fun collectable cups. Friendly educational crew. Amazing views of glaciers. Fortunate to also see otters, bears, bald eagle, puffins & sea lions . Captain slowed boat and allowed for many photo ops. Smooth trip with beautiful scenery
The trip was fantastic, my 7 year old left the ship saying it was the best day ever. The scenery was incredible. I have been to glacier bay a couple of times on large cruise ships and the ability to get so much closer on this cruise made it better than even glacier bay. I highly recommend it, was worth every penny.
We had a great cruise on the Bravest. We got to see two pods of Orca’s, one was a resident pod and the other a transient pod, the Kodiak killers. We also got to see sea lions, sea otters, many beautiful waterfalls and of course impressive glaciers. Lunch was very good and the boat ride was comfortable.
Views as fantastic or better than a big cruise for a fraction of the cost and time with the added benefit of calm water. We had an enchanting time.
This 26 glacier site-seeing day tour was more than just a 5.25 hour cruise through Prince William Sound. The glaciers, mountains, and wildlife provided unmatched awe-inspiring views! The crew and captain of our catamaran were incredibly knowledgeable and well-versed in the history of the wildlife, wilderness, and historical moments that shaped the surrounding mountains, rivers, channels, lakes, fjords, and glaciers. While viewing one of the glaciers, we witnessed calving and even had the opportunity to hold large chunks of ice that were then floating in Prince William Sound. Supposedly, we later enjoyed margaritas made with glacier ice. Lunch was served on our tour, but it was NOT very tasty. We had a choice of salmon chowder or vegetarian chili. The kid’s meal was a hot dog! It’s sad to say, yet truthful, that I wish I had requested the hot dog! 🌭 On our particular cruise we were fortunate to see black-legged kittiwake, sea otters, stellar sea lions, and even a rare sighting of Sasquatch! We were repeatedly told that we visited in ‘the best week (2nd into 3rd week of August) this year’ as we experienced NO rain for 10 straight days. The only thing that would’ve made it better would be for us to have seen whales! 🐳 🐋
Everything about the day was great. Pick up was smooth. All the employees were courteous. The lunch was very tasty, and the captain of the boat very informative. He worked very hard to make sure all sides of the boat could see all the animals and glaciers. Highly recommend!
Comfortable boat, delicious food, great staff and AMAZING scenery. Calving glaciers, otters, bears, sea lions, and breathtaking mountains.
Wonderful cruise, exceeded expectations. We were lucky to have amazing weather. Here are the things that exceeded my expectations: the comfort and smoothness of the boat; the food, the guides, the captain. This company is dedicated to giving their guests the best possible experience.
Thank you for those kind words. Our crew loves exploring Prince William Sound and sharing this part of Alaska with our guests. Your words will mean a lot them.
What an experience. It was more than what I could imagine. Seals, otter’s, sea lions and many, many outstanding glaciers. The crew on the Bravest was excellent and cuddos to their professionalism. The running commentary throughout the cruise was expertly done. BTW… make sure you check in to get you boarding pass first. Job well done
Our crew will appreciate your feedback. They work so hard preparing each day for whatever it may bring and they love sharing Alaska with our guests. Thank you!
