Princess Alaska Cruisetours Quick Look: Alaska Shore Excursions Anchorage ( Whittier ) Alaska

Alaska Ports & Excursions Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska Learn more about the Alaska ports Princess visits each year - key points of interest and favorite activities, plus full range of excursions we offer to help you explore. *Shore Excursion availability based on cruise date, capacity limitations and suitable weather conditions. Subject to change at any time and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.   Sightseeing & City Tours Guided tours that show you many of the top highlights of our port city and/or the local area Nature & Wildlife Excursions that allow you to enjoy wilderness areas, view/interact with local fauna or marine life Activities & Adventures Fun, exciting explorations that get you outdoors in the sun or surf: hikes, rides, water sports, beach visits, ziplines, flightseeing and more! Special Interests Focused excursions and walking tours that visit select highlights while exploring particular aspects of the port's appeal in greater depth: Cuisine, History, Art/Culture, Religion, or Guided Shopping. Exploring On Your Own Resources that help you make the most of an independent exploration of the area Browse By Port Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska Whittier, approximately 65 miles southeast of Anchorage, lies nestled at the base of the Chugach Mountains bordering Passage Canal. Established as a World War II port for cargo and troops of the Alaska Command, Whittier remained activated until 1960. Today, Whittier's economy and its 290 residents rely largely on the fishing industry, the port and, increasingly, on tourism. Once accessible only by boat or via a war-era railway tunnel, The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel was recently enhanced to accommodate highway traffic as well, making it the longest highway tunnel in North America at 2.5 miles. Named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier, the community is also the gateway to spectacular Prince William Sound, with its magnificent tidewater glaciers and abundant marine life. Whittier tours are available to passengers with an evening flight out of Anchorage on the day of disembarkation or those with an overnight in Anchorage after their cruise. Whittier tours are only available to cruisetour guests who spend the first night of their package in Anchorage. Other cruisetour guests cannot take an excursion as they would miss the transfer their next destination. Change Destination: Vancouver, British Columbia Ketchikan, Alaska Juneau, Alaska Skagway, Alaska Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska Princess Wilderness Lodges Fairbanks   Top 6 Things To Do when visiting Anchorage, Alaska.... Prince William Sound Boasting more tidewater glaciers than anywhere else in North America, this gorgeous deepwater sound is home to a host of rich marine life. Portage Glacier This giant wall of ice is one of Alaska's most popular and exciting attractions. It's your chance to witness glacier calving and hear the thunderous roar when a huge block of ice crashes into the sea. Turnagain Arm The drive along Turnagain Arm boasts breathtaking views. The Seward Highway is a National Scenic Byway and one of 15 routes designated as an "All-American Road" in the United States. Mt. Alyeska Tram Climb 2,300 feet above sea level to a viewing deck with panoramic vistas of hanging glaciers towering mountains, expanses of evergreen and glistening streams. Telescopes on deck intensify the view. Anchorage Museum of History & Art This sleek, new glass building houses an impressive collection of exhibits and interactive experiences for the family, with a planetarium, kid's discovery center and Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Dedicated to preserving Alaska's wildlife through public education, this refuge for injured and orphaned animals includes moose, elk, caribou, bears, musk oxen, bison, deer, lynx and eagles. Nature & Wildlife Prince Wm Sound Wilderness Exp Glacier Cruise WH1-600 | Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska from $159 approx. 6.5 hours Spend a magnificent afternoon exploring the calm, protected waters of Prince William Sound, renowned for its spectacular scenery and the largest number of tidewater glaciers in North America. This 6-hour wildlife and glacier cruise focuses on Alaska's natural wonders. Portage Glacier Cruise/Wildlife Conservation Ctr WH1-610 | Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska from $129 approx. 4.5 hours Take a cruise of the Portage Glacier and catch your best view of this mammoth mountain of ice, then get up close and personal with Alaska's wildlife at an animal refuge, culminating with a narrated drive on one of America's most scenic highways during this 4 1/2-hour tour. Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise WH1-620 | Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska from $179 approx. 5.5 hours Hop aboard a high-speed catamaran and travel 145 miles into Prince William Sound to see 26 "named" glaciers, as well as an abundance of wildlife - both on shore and below the water during this 5 ½-hour tour. A hot lunch is included. Sightseeing & City Tours Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Ctr, Tram & Anchorage Museum WH1-100 | Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska from $149 approx. 5.75 hours Visit a wild animal refuge, behold the rugged majesty of Mt. Alyeska and hear the history of Alaska on an approximate 6-hour tour. Enjoy a tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a scenic drive on the Seward Highway, a panoramic tram ride and a visit to Anchorage's Museum of History & Art.   Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Conservation Center & Tram WH1-105 | Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska from $159 approx. 7 hours Get up close and personal at a wild animal refuge, take a tram ride with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm from atop Mt. Alyeska, and enjoy a narrated drive on one of America's most scenic highways during this 7-hour tour. Includes free time to explore downtown Anchorage. Activities & Adventures Kayaking in Prince William Sound WH1-770 | Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska | Group Size: 18 from $99 approx. 3.5 hours Glide through pristine waters on this approximate 3 ½-hour kayaking excursion in Prince William Sound. You'll be able to interact with the marine life in a most nature-friendly way and cause the least amount of disturbance. Photo opportunities abound! Exploring on Your Own Anchorage On Your Own WH1-110 | Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska from $129 approx. 8 hours Take advantage of your long stay in Whittier by heading to Anchorage for a day of free time to shop and sightsee on your own at your leisure.