ANCHORAGE · PLACE
The Anchorage shortlist.
The 6 most popular whittier tours & cruises around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.
High-speed catamaran glacier cruise from Whittier through Blackstone Bay with live ranger narration, lunch, and wildlife spotting.
“The staff was excellent. Even thou we had a lot of fog, they still took us close enough to see the glaciers. The salmon soup lunch was excellent.”
Anchorage to Whittier cruise transfer with a stop at a wildlife sanctuary, easy pickup, and a driver focused on getting you to sail.
“The tour picked us up on time and was very easy to find at the meeting point. Before the trip I had a question about the tour and the tour operator responded very promptly. Our bus driver/guide was very informative. We saw wildlife like mountain goats and eagles on our drive as well as gorgeous…”
Small-group photo tour from Anchorage to Whittier and Girdwood. Glacier, waterfalls, wildlife center, and photo coaching included.
“Scott is a wonderful story teller, instructor, and photographer. Alaska is a wild and beautiful place, but what Scott did was make it comfortable and friendly. He taught my son how to take better pictures with his cellphone and inspire him. You can’t put a price on that.”
Private Whittier-to-Anchorage cruise transfer with a guided day tour: Turnagain Arm views, wildlife stops, Beluga Point, and easy pickup.
“Great if you do not choose to travel with others from your cruise ship to the airport. Not much to do in Anchorage. Booking with Viator was a pain though....I would deal with Greatland Tours directly.”
Private ANC airport to Whittier cruise port transfer with meet-and-greet, 24/7 service, flexible vehicles, and clear luggage limits.
“Your communication was excellent for our arrival. We appreciate it. Very kind and was sociable. Thank you.”
Private Anchorage-to-Whittier tour with cruise transfer, Turnagain Arm wildlife stops, and optional wildlife center visit for up to 12.
“Our family of four took this tour and had a wonderful experience. Yes, it was expensive, but the flexibility and personal attention the tour guide gave us was worth it. Never imagined that we could go to so many beautiful places in one day!”
