Glacier Quest Cruise - Self-Drive from Anchorage, AK | 3 hours 45 minutes

44 Reviews | Whittier
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Glacier Quest Cruise - Self-Drive from Anchorage, AK
2 Adults x $205.54
$411.08
Approx Total
$411.08

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • No Seasickness Guarantee - Our smooth cruising catamarans & the calm waters of Prince William Sound.
  • A Chugach National Forest Service ranger provides professional narration during the cruise.
  • Wild Alaska smoked salmon chowder, oyster crackers, Julienne vegetable salad, cheese stick, fruit snack, and a Peppermint Pattie. Request Vegetarian Chili or Kids’ Meal 48 hours prior
  • Smoke-free vessels - We do not allow any form of tobacco, marijuana, vape or e-cigarettes.
  • ADA Accessibility limited - Please call regarding your specific needs so we can assist you.
  • Restroom on board
  • Coffee, hot tea, and ice water are available.
  • Gift Shop items are available for purchase on board to share with family back home.
  • 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.
  • Gratuities

Overview

Drive the Seward Highway along the scenic Turnagain Arm to Whittier. The Glacier Quest Cruise takes you from the quaint seaside town of Whittier to glacier-filled Blackstone Bay, a dramatic deep-water fjord where two tidewater glaciers and several alpine glaciers await. Keep an eye out for sea otters, Steller sea lions, bears, mountain goats, whales, and more! You will see several glaciers, including Tebenkof Glacier, named for Mikhail Demitrievich Tebenkof, an outstanding surveyor whose maps were the first charts of Alaska’s waters published in 1852. Northland Glacier rests majestically, clinging to the edge of the towering mountain. Blackstone and Beloit are tidewater glaciers that have carved a steep pathway to reach Prince William Sound’s saltwater. Cruise up close to these massive glaciers to watch for telltale signs of movement signaled by the distinct “pop” of glacier ice calving.

Meeting points

10:00 AM Drive Anchorage to Whittier, allowing 1.5 hours travel time. 11:30 AM Travel through North America's longest shared rail and vehicle tunnel. 12:00 PM Arrive, Whittier. Check-in and board cruise by 12:55 PM.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel (Pass By)

    Add travel time from Anchorage to Whittier at 90 minutes each way. From Girdwood to Whittier, allow 45 minutes. We recommend taking the 11:30 AM tunnel entrance at the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel to access Whittier in time for the Glacier Quest Cruise. The tunnel is open thirty minutes past the hour for access to Whittier. After your cruise, the tunnel opens on the hour to depart Whittier until 11:00 PM.

  • Prince William Sound

    The Glacier Quest Cruise travels 45 miles into Blackstone Bay where seven glaciers and glistening waters provide a spectacular panoramic view from the mountain peaks above to the turquoise saltwater sea below. Please check-in one hour before cruise departure time.

    4 hours

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

May 17100% refund
May 18No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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44 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 39 reviews with 5 stars

Great First Day in Alaska

Published on Sep, 2024

Three of us took this perfect way to spend our first day in Alaska prior to our week-long Kenai fishing trip. We chose this 4 hour nature & glacier viewing trip and drove down to Whittier from Anchorage. On our drive, we enjoyed seeing Beluga Whales feeding in the famed Turnagin Arm, lots of gorgeous close-by mountains, a walk-to stream holding spawning Sockeye and Chum Salmon, and an exciting drive through the long tunnel to Whittier and the boat. I booked the trip early with assigned comfortable tables and seats that including a tasty served Salmon Chowder for lunch. At the Phillips Office, we found that we were on a new, larger boat named the Bravest (as this boat originally came from New York City and was instrumental in moving people from near the 9-11 Crisis Area over to New Jersey. The trip was first class with many Glacier views and several stops up close with Calving Views. Additionally, the boat slowed/stopped to view lots of wildlife, especially nesting Kittyhawks, large Sea Lions and everyone's favorite, feeding Sea Otters. Maybe the best came when we got to watch a Mother Otter feeding her new Baby. The 4-hour cruise was perfect for us and provided lots of chatter on our return to Anchorage.

Fantastic Cruise - had a wonderful time!

Published on Sep, 2024

Even on a rainy, cloudy day the tour was amazing! Saw eagles, otters, seals. The views of the glaciers were spectacular! Had a wonderful day!

Worth it

Published on Aug, 2024

Cruise started right on time. Narrative and crew on board were excellent. Good weather helped in viewing all glaciers. Amazing scenery. Saw otters and sea lions. Lunch was good but the fresh baked chocolate chips cookies knocked it out of the park.

Fun way to spend the day

Published on Aug, 2024

This is a fun trip! The crew was all sp friendly and accommodating, the views are incredible and the lunch was very good. Getting up so close the glaciers while hearing facts about them was great.

Whittier, Alaska

Published on Aug, 2024

Beautiful place Cruise on prince william sound best Saw several bear fishing Isolated town Would go again Groceries an hour away

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