Glacier Quest Cruise Self Drive
Description
Drive the Seward Highway along the scenic Turnagain Arm to Whittier. The Glacier Quest Cruise takes you from the quaint seaside town of Whittier to glacier-filled Blackstone Bay, a dramatic deep-water fjord where two tidewater glaciers and several alpine glaciers await. Keep an eye out for sea otters, Steller sea lions, bears, mountain goats, whales, and more! You will see several glaciers, including Tebenkof Glacier, named for Mikhail Demitrievich Tebenkof, an outstanding surveyor whose maps were the first charts of Alaska’s waters published in 1852. Northland Glacier rests majestically, clinging to the edge of the towering mountain. Blackstone and Beloit are tidewater glaciers that have carved a steep pathway to reach Prince William Sound’s saltwater. Cruise up close to these massive glaciers to watch for telltale signs of movement signaled by the distinct “pop” of glacier ice calving.
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Itinerary
Add travel time from Anchorage to Whittier at 90 minutes each way. From Girdwood to Whittier, allow 45 minutes. We recommend taking the 11:30 AM tunnel entrance at the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel to access Whittier in time for the Glacier Quest Cruise. The tunnel is open thirty minutes past the hour for access to Whittier. After your cruise, the tunnel opens on the hour to depart Whittier until 11:00 PM.
The Glacier Quest Cruise travels 45 miles into Blackstone Bay where seven glaciers and glistening waters provide a spectacular panoramic view from the mountain peaks above to the turquoise saltwater sea below. Please check-in one hour before cruise departure time.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
This was absolutely fantastic! We got really close to the glaciers and the boat was smooth. The salmon chowder was yummy, and they even gave us fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies at the end.
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring Prince William Sound with us. Blackstone Bay on the Glacier Quest Cruise truly is a special corner of Alaska.
Amazing trip out to see glaciers. Incredible glacier and wildlife views. Wow! It was rainy and foggy when we left Whittier but still had amazing up close views of the glaciers. Highly recommend this excursion. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Food was good.
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Great tour. We enjoyed all that this tour had to offer. The views from the boat were amazing and the captain made sure that everyone got to see everything no matter where you were on the boat. Wonderful tour.
Thank you so much for your review. We will be sure to pass on your comments to our Captains. They take great care in making sure no matter where your seats are that they give everyone the opportunity to experience the views of Prince William Sound.
Great experience seeing the Glaciers. Smooth ride. Great staff.
Thank you for joining us on the Glacier Quest Cruise!
Excellent experience! Highly recommend! Crew and staff along with the entire experience were excellent! Seeing wildlife and the Glaciers up close was AMAZING!!
Thank you so much for your recommendation. We believe that is the highest compliment we can receive. We hope you will join us again in Whittier to explore Prince William Sound.
Fantastic glacier quest cruise. The entire staff is outstanding from booking, to boarding, and the time onboard the vessel. The entire staff is professional and personable. They get you up close and personal with the glaciers, sea life and sea birds. The seafood chowder is amazing!!!! We’d book this again in a heartbeat and plan to be back again in the future. Thank you for a wonderful day and beautiful memories!!!!
We can't wait to welcome you back to Whittier to explore Prince William Sound with us again. Thank you so much for your review and letting us be a part of your Alaska adventure!
The pilot was excellent at pointing out landmarks along the way and stopped frequently for longer and closer looks at otters, sea lions, etc. Accommodations on the boat were comfortable and roomy, despite the rainy weather which kept visitors indoors for the most part.
Thank you for your review on Trip Advisor and Google! As an Alaska family-owned business, reviews and feedback let us know what we are doing right and where we can improve. Thank you again for taking the time to provide with yours and for letting us be your guide to Prince William Sound.
This was such as amazing experience. The entire crew were so friendly and helpful. The Salmon Chowder was really good and my friend enjoyed the Veggie Chili. Our tour had us seeing seals, otters, breaching orcas, and a huge chunk of glacier break off. The crew pulled some fresh glacier ice out for us to enjoy in our drinks.
Thank you for sharing your review and experience with us. Sounds like you got to experience everything Prince William Sound has to offer and we are so grateful that you chose us to be your guide to Prince William Sound.
