Whittier Excursions

Upon arriving in Whittier aboard their Princess Cruises ship, most passengers eschew any local tours and excursions in order to get to Anchorage. Nonetheless, Princess offers a number of fun and interesting excursions that can make for an unforgettable experience in this remote and beautiful corner of the world.

Your ship will make port at the Whittier cruise ship dock, located at the southern end of the town. Passengers who have arranged transportation to Anchorage and the Anchorage airport will pick up their motor coaches at the dock.

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Last Updated: 1/18/12

Aquatic Tour

Kayaking In Prince William Sound
3½ hours

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the majestic waters of Prince William Sound on an ocean kayak, and take in an "otter's eye" view of the region's pristine waters and scenery.

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City Tour

Anchorage On Your Own
7 hours

See Alaska's "Scenic Byway," the Seward Highway, on a trip to Anchorage, then enjoy almost 4 hours to explore Alaska's largest city to experience its shopping, dining and cultural experiences.

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Scenic Tours

Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise
5½ hours

Explore several types of glaciers, often experiencing glacier calvings several times during the trip. Plus, you will get a bird's-eye view of the whales, otters, seals, porpoises and sea lions. A great trip!

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Portage Glacier Cruise & Wildlife Conservation Center
4½ hours

Begin with a short drive to scenic Portage Lake for a cruise that brings you within yards of the famous glacier. Next make a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you will see some of the largest land animals Alaska has to offer. Then enjoy the drive along the scenic Seward Highway to downtown Anchorage.

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Turgain Arm, Wildlife Center, Tram and Anchorage Museum
5¾ hours

Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see some of the largest land animals Alaska has to offer. Next, head to the base of Mt. Alyeska, and ride the Glacier Express Tram to the summit. Finish with an hour-long ride on the scenic Seward Highway to Anchorage, and visit the Anchorage Museum of History & Art.

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Turgain Arm, Wildlife Conservation Center & Tram
7 hours

Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see some of the largest land animals Alaska has to offer. Next, head to the base of Mt. Alyeska, and ride the Glacier Express Tram to the summit. Finish with an hour-long ride on the scenic Seward Highway to Anchorage to explore the town before returning to Whittier and your ship.

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Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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