Price per Person
$330Duration
8 hoursGroup Size
13Dates
OCTOBER, FEBRUARY 16 - APRIL 30Time(s)
11:00AM - 6:30PMPrince William Sound Glacier Cruise
- Description
- Details
- Cancellation Policy
- Travel Insurance
Take the drive along the Turnagain Arm along the Seward Highway and through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in North America, to enjoy a 3.5 hour cruise into Blackstone Bay! Lunch is included in your day tour.
Our journey up Blackstone Bay takes us along the shores of this fascinating fjord carved by the ancient glaciers on their great retreat. It is an epic story of the powers between ice and granite. Live the history of glaciations as we cruise among the sheer cliff walls, wide glacier outwash streams, and deep groves and striations scoured in the rock walls.
In less than one hour from Whittier you will be sitting at the face two tidewater glaciers, Beloit and Blackstone and see the numerous waterfalls and hanging glaciers, remnants of giant glacier’s retreat. In route we’ll stop to photo sea otters and harbor seals that make their home in this part of the sound. During our adventure we’ll step ashore for a beach walk to experience the natural geology and thick rainforest. Enjoy a snack and hot drink as you reflect on your journey and this magnificent nook of Alaska.
We go rain or shine! Prince William Sound is a temperate rainforest, so you should expect rain – that is what gives us all the beautiful glaciers and spectacular waterfalls! Remember… any adventure on the water will be 10-20 degrees cooler than on shore. Dress in layers – be sure to bring a fleece layer, waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and closed toed, water resistant hiking shoe.
Important Note About Weather Cancellations or Tour Adjustments
In the event the captain cancels due to weather, you will receive a refund for the cruise portion. At that time, you will receive a refund of $180 per person. If the tour is modified due to weather and the captain authorizes a partial refund, we will communicate this when we receive the updated cruise rate.
Gourmet lunch bowls are ordered from one of our favorite eateries, Sweet Caribou. They are redefining fast food with this fresh, delicious meal – All lunch bowls include chicken and a mini macaroon for dessert!
For more information on this tour, please contact us or give us a call to 907-278-3572
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED
- Local Alaskan Guide(s)
- Narration provided by a CDL Certified Alaskan Guide (English Speaking)
- Narration provided by the Boat Captain (English Speaking)
- Small Group
- A more personal experience of up to 13 guests in our clean and comfortable sprinter vans
- All Inclusive
- Admission through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel into Whittier
- Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise
- To-go Lunch boxed by a local eatery
- Photo Stops
- Stretch your legs for up close views or simply look through our panoramic windows
- Snacks & Water
- An assortment of complimentary snacks and water are available throughout the tour
- Gear (Complimentary)
- Access to our gently used gear (boots, snowpants, winter coats, raincoats, mittens, hats, etc.) is available.
- *Gear must be requested at time of booking to assure gear available during your tour
- Hotel Pick Up
- Pick up available from major hotels located within Anchorage or Hotel Alyeska
- Office Pick Up
- Conveniently located in downtown Anchorage
- *Please select “Meet at Salmon Berry Tours Office” at time of booking to confirm
- Drop Off
- Drop off is available from major hotels located within Anchorage
- *Drop off at Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport may be available if requested in advance
NOT INCLUDED
- The crew today consists of your local driver/guide from Anchorage, Captain and Deckhand on the larger boats. We recommend a basic guide gratuity for your driver/guide at $10 per person. Gratuity received on board the day cruise is split evenly between the captain and deckhand. In general, the recommended gratuity for a day cruise is $20 per person.
Day Tour Cancellation Policy
For direct booking cancellations outside 7 days before the first day of your tour, a 10% fee will be withheld. For cancellations within 7 days, no refund applies.
IMPORTANT WEATHER NOTE: If this tour cancels due to weather conditions in Prince William Sound, you will be provided a full refund. Alternatively, we will work diligently to reschedule your day cruise at the next available date or apply your credit towards another Salmon Berry guided tour.
Salmon Berry Travel & Tours recommends travel insurance provided by TravelSafe Insurance. Our recommendation is based on positive guest feedback. In particular, the experience of one Salmon Berry guest is instructive:
- Our guest had booked the vacation of a lifetime and the ultimate Alaska package. She had to cancel the trip a week before it began due to unfortunate circumstances.
- She later told us that within ten minutes of phone time her claim was processed in full. She was very pleased with TravelSafe Insurance’s immediate and empathetic response. Getting a refund for her trip was the last thing she wanted to think about, and TravelSafe Insurance took care of her needs and concerns immediately.