--- title: "Whittier Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/whittier description: "Alaska's hidden fjord portal" --- # Whittier πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· Alaska > "Alaska's hidden fjord portal" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 19h - **Departure Sailings:** 126 - **Visiting Sailings:** 375 - **Cruise Lines:** 3 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jul (124 sailings), Aug (120 sailings), Jun (112 sailings) ## About Whittier Whittier is a tiny town of about 180 people at the head of Passage Canal on Prince William Sound. Nearly all residents live in the same building, Begich Towers, a former military barracks. The only road in goes through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, a 2.6-mile single-lane passage shared with trains. The port is a departure point for glacier cruises into Prince William Sound. Boat tours pass tidewater glaciers, where ice calves into the water, and commonly spot whales, sea otters, and sea lions. Kayak trips run in the calmer coves. The Horsetail Falls Trail is a short hike along a creek with views of waterfalls. Anchorage is about 60 miles away by road and reachable as a day trip. Fresh king crab, salmon, and halibut are served at the few harbourfront restaurants. The town is small enough that everything is within walking distance of the dock. US dollar is the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/Anchorage (UTC-8) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 60.7781, -148.6810 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Whittier/@60.7781,-148.68105,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Whittier&ll=60.7781,-148.68105&z=13) ## Things to Do in Whittier Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~19h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Whittier Cruise Transfer with Wildlife&Glacier tour to Anchorage](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3722c6f2-69b6-42b9-9b73-75c1fcb81a9a.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (212) | 7h | βœ“ | €180 | Viator | | [Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise, Self-Drive](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/02342457-4c94-4ef6-82b8-06517bf0d5f6.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (110) | 5h | βœ“ | €251 | Viator | | [Glacier Quest Cruise Self Drive](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/185a5bed-b1b2-44e2-bae6-4cc436f50839.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (21) | 4h | βœ“ | €203 | Viator | | [Private Whittier Cruise Transfer & Scenic Tour for Large Groups](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/07954e92-2314-4eea-8318-b34fb8de0c92.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (9) | 8h | βœ“ | €1,630 | Viator | | [Private Whittier Cruise Transit Tour With AWCC](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1204d1c5-1240-4761-a684-181a6c1ea3a1.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (5) | 7h | βœ“ | €906 | Viator | | [Whittier to Anchorage Post Cruise Scenic Transfer Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fe639ffd-fe9a-467e-a4df-87e4d30a3f73.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (3) | 7h | βœ“ | €177 | Viator | | [Customized Private Juneau Sightseeing SUV/Van Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fbc8b041-29f7-4868-a620-8c11d6253b59.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (2) | 3h | βœ“ | €720 | Viator | | [Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transportation](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/496cdb44-2247-46ca-a661-b09d9b2260a0.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1) | 1h 35m | βœ“ | €213 | Viator | | [Whittier Glacier Wildlife Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5b25a8d5-04fe-4052-85c2-1e58a04f864f.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1) | 6h | βœ“ | €283 | Viator | | [Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer with Wildlife and Tram](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d797852e-c207-42ad-9833-015a63b067df.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1) | 5h | βœ“ | €1,313 | Viator | | [Whittier Cruise Port to Anchorage Scenic Wildlife Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/51b87241-7795-4ef8-aa55-ecfa3aa39958.md?via=markdown) | – | 7h | βœ“ | €163 | Viator | | [Whittier Blackstone Glacier Small Group Tour with Beach Walk](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6fdf0176-8570-4053-a99e-9086fda8eda2.md?via=markdown) | – | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €188 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Anchorage AK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/anchorage-ak.md): 45 nm - [Seward](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/seward.md): 46 nm - [Valdez](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/valdez.md): 67 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/thundering-ice-glacier-bay-skagway~PCL-KP-20270515-7.md)** - **Price:** €516 per person (€1,032 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Crown Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/crown-princess.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-05-15 - **Itinerary:** Thundering Ice – Glacier Bay & Skagway ## Featured Cruises from Whittier Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Alaskan Glacier Quest – Ketchikan & Juneau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/alaskan-glacier-quest-ketchikan-juneau~PCL-KP-20270508-14.md) | Crown Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-05-08 | 14 | €1,060 | | [Alaska’s Pristine Wilderness – Ketchikan & Glacier Bay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/alaska-s-pristine-wilderness-ketchikan-glacier-bay~NCL-JADE-20270510-7.md) | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-05-10 | 7 | €640 | | [Glass Water Labyrinth – Juneau & Whittier from Vancouver](https://cruisello.com/cruises/glass-water-labyrinth-juneau-whittier-from-vancouver~PCL-IP-20270512-14.md) | Island Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-05-12 | 14 | €1,096 | ## Browse Cruises - [Cruises departing from Whittier](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=whittier) (126 sailings) - [All cruises visiting Whittier](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=whittier) (501 sailings) ## Browse - [Alaska cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)