GETTING TO WHITTIER
Our Prince William Sound cruises depart from the Cliffside Marina located at 100 West Camp Rd in Whittier, Alaska, which is approximately 63 miles south of Anchorage. Enjoy the drive to Whittier or choose one of our adventure packages that combine the 26 Glacier Cruise or Glacier Quest Cruise with rail and coach service from Anchorage and Girdwood to Whittier.
If you need assistance in Anchorage, you will find our headquarters and reservation center based in the heart of downtown located at 519 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501.
Know Before You Go
We recommend downloading our Know Before You Go details with directions to Whittier, tunnel times, where to find us, and what to wear. Download before you depart as cell phone service can be very intermittent or non-existent in many places in Alaska.
Cruise & Self-Drive
Getting to Whittier is half the fun! Grab your camera and leave early to see everything. The Seward Highway follows Turnagain Arm, dotted with pull-outs where you can stop and enjoy views of the unique mudflats, waterfalls, and possible sightings of Beluga whales, bald eagles, or Dall sheep.
Depart the Seward Highway near milepost 79 and follow the Portage Glacier Road to Whittier. Reserve extra time for road construction delays and don’t be late for the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel operating on a strict schedule providing alternating one-way traffic service to Whittier. Arrive early or stay after the cruise to explore this small Alaskan town by the sea with just over 200 residents.
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Cruise & Coach Adventures
A seamless day of adventure to Whittier starts with Phillips Cruises Coach Service. Travel along the scenic Seward Highway and watch for bald eagles, Dall sheep, and Beluga whales. You may even see some local Alaskans paddle boarding on the bore tide or kite surfing. Turn off the Seward Highway to continue through the Portage Valley to the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest shared rail and vehicle tunnel in North America. Your driver-guide will take care of all the details and provide a safe and enjoyable journey. The town of Whittier and your glacier cruise adventure are the next stop.
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Cruise & Rail Adventures
The Glacier Discovery Train travels from Anchorage and Girdwood to Whittier, combining remarkable engineering with Alaska’s wilderness. To reach Whittier, the train winds along Turnagain Arm before entering Portage Valley and traveling through North America’s longest shared tunnel, the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. At the end of the tunnel, the quaint seaside town awaits. Welcome to Whittier, the Gateway to Prince William Sound. Roundtrip rail service from Anchorage only available with the Glacier Quest Cruise. Combo Coach and Rail packages are available for the 26 Glacier Cruise.
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Arriving by cruise ship
We are confident that we will see cruise ships from Princess Cruises and Holland American Line return to Whittier. Rest assured that our day cruises connect seamlessly with the 7-day cruises across the Gulf of Alaska. Whether you arrive by cruise ship or by land, we hope you will spend the day with us!
Phillips Cruises and Tours office and dock are located adjacent to the Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal at the Cliffside Marina.
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Cliffside Marina, Whittier, Alaska
The Cliffside Marina is one mile from the tunnel exit on your left as you approach the town. To find our office, look for a big yellow triangle on our red roof.
Express Check-in is available from 10:30 AM until 30-minutes before cruise departure. Please present your Photo ID to receive your boarding pass and information for the cruise.
Restrooms are available for our guests in the Cliffside Marina parking lot.
Cliffside Marina
100 West Camp Road
Whittier, Alaska 99693
Explore Whittier
Be sure to reconfirm your cruise or rail departure times before heading out to explore Whittier.
Learn more about Whittier:
- Watch the daily catch arrive in the small boat harbor
- Seeking some fresh fish or shrimp? Check out Fee’s Custom Seafood.
- Learn about WWII at the museum next to the Anchor Inn
- Hike a trail, walk the harbor, sit back, relax and read a book
Grab a coffee or food to go:
- Drop by Lazy Otter for coffee, or a world-famous salmon spread bagel.
- Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Whittier Fudge Company
- Have lunch or dinner at China Sea or Swiftwater Cafe
- Stay or dine at the Inn at Whittier
- Stop by Wild Catch Café for Kaladi Coffee, breakfast, or lunch
- Check out kayaking options with Alaska Sea Kayakers
- Buy a gift for friends and family back home from Log Cabin Gifts
Visit us in Anchorage
Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC
Our reservations office is in downtown Anchorage. Please stop by, say hello, and see our fantastic glacier ice display with the Alaska Railroad model cars.
Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC
519 West 4th Avenue
Anchorage Alaska 99501
907-276-8023
Grizzly’s Gifts
Our sister company, Grizzly’s Gifts, stocks our gift shop on the cruise. Did you see something in our gift shop on the boat that you forget to purchase? We may have it Grizzly’s Gifts, our store in Anchorage.
Grizzly’s Gifts – Website
501 West 4th Avenue
Anchorage Alaska 99501
907-276-4933
Historic Anchorage Hotel
Need a place to stay in Anchorage? Book your stay at the Historic Anchorage Hotel located in the heart of downtown Anchorage in the Mushing District. This year-round hotel offers boutique accommodations with first-class service close to the best things in Anchorage.
Historic Anchorage Hotel – Website
330 E Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
907-272-4553
Contact Us
Our cruise experts are enthusiastic and ready to talk about Alaska with you. Call us or send an email if you are currently in a different time zone. We strive to respond within 24 hours. From October to April, our office is open 9AM-5PM Monday – Friday. During the season, from May to September, we are here seven days a week, 7AM-7PM.
Whittier Cruise Info
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- See where we cruise Whittier Cruise Routes
- Learn more about The Experience – Whittier
- Visit our FAQ’s page for answers to your questions
- Know Before you Go Whittier Cruise Info (PDF)
- Meal Options (PDF) / Food Ingredient List (PDF)
- Download our FREE Brochure (PDF)
