26 Glacier Cruise
Enjoy the 4.5-hour 26 Glacier Cruise through some of the most pristine passageways of Alaska's Prince William Sound. You will travel to the face of Harvard Glacier at the end of College Fjord, ice permitting and then to Barry Arm and Harriman Fjord where you will see more Tidewater glaciers.
Journey back in time as we guide you along these remote fjords. This 135-mile tour includes narration on the history of the Chugach Natives, Athabaskan Indians and others that ventured into the Sound in centuries past. Listen as the crew explains how the fjords have been transformed over the past 15,000 years. Learn about the various types of glaciers along the route and the history of the Harriman Expedition of 100 years ago that named many of the glaciers.
The Klondike Express is a 137-foot, high speed catamaran and has a capacity for 342 passengers. The vessel has three decks, two of which are enclosed and heated. Comfortable upholstered booths with tables are available for all passengers and the large picture windows provide a view from every seat.
The Glaciers
The 26 Glacier Cruise travels over 135 miles into Prince William Sound where you will see 26 "named glaciers" and many more unnamed. We get within 400 to 500 feet from the face of these towering walls of ice and so you can "hear" the glaciers move as well as see the brilliant blues in the ice. Glacier calving is normally seen during each cruise. You will see three types of glaciers on each trip including Alpine or Hanging, Piedmont and Tidewater glaciers.
About the Wildlife
You may view sea otters, seals, porpoises, sea lions and whales on each cruise. The most common whales in Prince William Sound are Humpback and the Orca or Killer Whale. Passengers may also spot wildlife on land such as bear and mountain goats. Of the 200 species of bird life inhabiting the area, Bald eagles are very prominent. Before returning to Whittier we visit a bird rookery which is home to thousands of Kittiwakes.
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2005 SCHEDULES The road to Whittier is open. Passengers on the afternoon cruise will have the choice of either rail or motorcoach service to Whittier if they are not driving their own vehicle. The 26 Glacier Cruise will operate daily from the Port of Whittier 60 miles SE of Anchorage from May 1 through September 26, 2005. |
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| June, July, August | $129.00 | $9.50 | $79.00 | $9.50 | Sun/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri: Depart Whittier 1:00 PM Return 5:30 PM
Mon/Sat: Depart Whittier 2:00 PM Return 6:30 PM |
| May & September | $109.00 | $9.50 | $79.00 | $9.50 | |
| Railroad
Round-trip from Anchorage to Whittier |
$68.00 | -0- | $34.00 | -0- | Depart
Anchorage 10:00 AM
Depart Whittier 6:45 PM Arrive Whittier 12:30 PM Arrive Anchorage 9:15 PM |
| Departs from the Alaska Railroad Depot on First Avenue, downtown Anchorage | |||||
| Motorcoach
Round-trip from Anchorage to Whittier |
$45.00 | -0- | $20.00 | -0- | Depart
Anchorage 11:00 AM
Depart Whittier 6:00 PM Arrive Whittier 12:45 PM Arrive Anchorage 7:15 PM |
| Departs from the Captain Cook Hotel, 5th Avenue entrance daily | |||||
| NOTE: Children's fares apply to children ages 2 through 11. Infants under the age of 2 cruise free, but must pay for their trip on the motorcoach and railroad. | |||||
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Vehicles:
Passengers driving their own vehicles to Whitter should be in the Portage Tunnel line by 10:50am. There are several different tunnel openings that can be used by passengers that drive their own vehicle to Whittier. Ample parking is available in Whittier and new parking areas are available for motor homes. Please ask for recommendations when you book your cruise reservations. |
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Prices, tour dates, and taxes are subject to change without notice.
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