Welcome to Whittier

Our Cruises depart from the Cliffside Marina, 100 West Camp Road, Whittier, Alaska 99693.

Explore Whittier Our small seaside community is home to only 200 residents. We encourage our self-drive guests to visit the local coffee shops, browse for gift items or make plans to dine in Whittier after the cruise at one of the restaurants along the harbor. Looking for history? Use the underground pedestrian tunnel to visit the Prince William Sound Museum located on the other side of the railroad tracks. You will find the town is very walkable and most of the main attractions are within half a mile from our dock.

Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel To access Whittier, all self-drive, coach and rail passengers will travel through  North America’s longest shared rail and vehicle tunnel. The tunnel was originally built to create a supply line from the Port of Whittier to Interior Alaska. Learn more about the tunnel or take a virtual drive along the Portage Glacier Road that covers the last 12 miles before you reach the tunnel.  Take a virtual drive to Whittier along Portage Glacier Road.

Our Cruises Include

Industry Exclusive No Seasickness Guarantee We cruise in areas naturally protected from the strong currents found in the Gulf of Alaska by a series of barrier islands on the western side of Prince William Sound through narrow passages and glacier-lined fjords. The seas are generally calm in these fjords and our vessels are large catamarans, providing extra stability for a smooth and comfortable cruise. In the unlikely event you experience seasickness during the cruise, please seek assistance from a crew member. 

Hot Meal Included A hot meal will be served shortly after the cruise departs. Complimentary hot coffee, tea and ice water are available as self-serve stations during the cruise. Each vessel has a full-service bar featuring Alaskan craft beers, wine, and cocktails along with a variety of snacks and gift shop items.

Professional Narration Our captain and a ranger from the Chugach National Forest Service will provide narration during the cruise. Rangers are on board from Memorial Day through the end of our season. When the ranger is not present, the captain will provide professional narration.

Helpful Information

Getting to Whittier by Car  Please review your travel documents for the tunnel schedule relevant to your cruise. We recommend allowing 1.5 hours to travel from Anchorage to Whittier. To access Whittier, all guests will travel through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, which operates on a strict schedule to allow one-way vehicle and rail traffic to transit the tunnel. In Whittier, present your photo I.D. to receive your boarding pass for the cruise.

Getting to Whittier by Coach or Rail  Please review your travel documents for the departure times of locations of your scheduled transportation. Present your photo I.D. at coach or rail departure locations to board transportation and immediately upon arrival in Whittier to receive your boarding pass.

Check-In & Boarding Cruise and rail services request check-in at least one hour before the scheduled departure time. For coach service transportation, arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time at the designated location. In Whittier, all cruise guests must be checked in with a valid boarding card and on board the cruise at designated times. Being late may cause the cancellation of reserved seats and/or an entire reservation.

Fares & Payment Adult fares apply to ages 12 and up at the time of Travel. Child fares apply to ages 2 – 11 at the time of Travel. Infants under 24 months on the trip must be confirmed on the passenger manifest to travel free. Passengers 18 years of age or older must present a government-issued photo I.D. at check-in. Guests aged 2 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

Payment & Fares All funds are in U.S. dollars. Full payment is due at the time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards. Rates, dates, taxes, and fees are subject to change without notice. At the time of travel, adult fares apply to ages 12 and up, child fares apply to ages 2 – 11, and Infants under 24 months must be confirmed on the passenger manifest. Passengers aged 2 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Passengers 18 years of age or older must present a government-issued photo I.D. at check-in.

Lost & Found Any items left behind will be sent to our Anchorage office and held for 30 days. If you may have lost an item on our cruises, contact reservations@26glaciers.com or 907-276-8023.

Cancellation Terms (Effective 10/1/2024)

Individual Terms for the 26 Glacier Cruise or Glacier Quest Cruise
Individual Reservations have 14 or fewer adult fares per confirmation number.
1. 15 days or more before cruise departure: subject to a $25 fee per reservation
2. 14 days to 73 hours before cruise departure: 25% of the fare is non-refundable.
3. 72 hours or less before cruise departure: 100% of the fare is non-refundable.
4. Name changes are permitted until 8:00 AM on the Date of Travel.

Coach Service for Anchorage / Alyeska Resort, Girdwood / Whittier
The following terms apply to Coach Service to Whittier.
1. 4 days or more before coach departure: reservations are fully refundable.
2. 72 hours or less before coach departure: 100% of the fare is non-refundable.
3. Name changes are permitted until 8:00 AM on the Date of Travel.

Rail Service for Anchorage / Alyeska Resort, Girdwood / Whittier
The following terms apply to Rail Service to Whittier.
1. 8 days or more before rail departure: reservations are fully refundable.
2. 7 days or less before rail departure time: 100% of the rail fare is non-refundable.
3. Name changes are permitted until 72 hours before Travel.

Group Terms for the 26 Glacier Cruise or Glacier Quest Cruise
Group Reservations have 15 or more adult fares per confirmation number.
1. 15 days or more before cruise departure: subject to a $25 fee per reservation
2. 14 days to 73 hours before cruise departure: 50% of the fare is non-refundable.
3. 72 hours or less before cruise departure: 100% of the fare is non-refundable.
4. Name changes are permitted until 8:00 AM on the Date of Travel.

Alaska Products
The following terms apply to additional tour products we sell but do not operate.
1. Changes must occur at least 14 days before Travel and are subject to space available.
2. 15 days or more before Travel: subject to a $25 fee per reservation
3. 14 to 8 days before Travel: 50% of the fare is non-refundable.
4. 7 days or less before Travel: 100% of the fare is non-refundable.
5. Name changes for Alaska Products are permitted up to 3 days before the Date of Service.
6. Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC reserves the right to charge a $25 change fee per fare.

Date Changes:  Changes to cruise or coach service must occur at least 72 hours before departure. Changes are subject to space availability. A $25.00 change fee will be applied per reservation each time the Date of Travel changes. Changes to rail service must occur at least 7 days before departure time or be subject to a penalty of 10% of the rail fare if space is available.

Homeland Security Guests must present a photo I.D. at check-in. Weapons of any kind are prohibited onboard. Coolers, luggage, and large hand-carry bags are not permitted. All carry-on bags are subject to search. Any alcohol served or consumed onboard must be provided by Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC. Smoking is prohibited on any vessel owned or operated by Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC, including all forms of tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vapors, and marijuana.

Cruise Deviation Policy Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC reserves the right to deviate from the planned cruise route if we find it necessary due to weather or any other extraordinary circumstances. Any variation in the cruise route will be in the best interest of the passengers to maximize their safety, comfort, and enjoyment. If such a deviation is necessary, it will not be a reason for a refund. Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC reserves the right to cancel a scheduled cruise due to mechanical issues, weather problems or a Force Majeure event. A “Force Majeure” event shall mean Acts of God, events of nature, epidemics, civil or military authority, travel advisories of the Department of State of the United States of America or a similar department of another government, war, warlike activity, acts of terrorism and domestic or international violence of any nature either indirectly or directly affecting Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC. If Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC deems it necessary to cancel a cruise, we will do everything possible to reschedule the passengers. When rescheduling is not possible, Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC will refund monies received for the cruise services owned and operated by Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC. Refunds for rental car fees, parking fees, tunnel fares, or other travel-related expenses are not the responsibility of Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC.

Phillips Cruises and Tours, LLC terms and conditions apply to Travel from May 3 to October 5, 2025. Terms and Conditions are subject to change.