Top Whittier Audio Guides

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.

More than just a transfer, this experience turns your cruise arrival into a full day of Alaska sightseeing. Travel along the breathtaking Turnagain Arm Scenic Byway, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see bears, moose and other iconic wildlife, enjoy free time in the mountain town of Girdwood, admire glaciers and coastal scenery, and stop at Beluga Point for seasonal wildlife viewing. End the day with panoramic views of Cook Inlet, Earthquake Park and Lake Hood Seaplane Base before arriving in downtown Anchorage. Perfect for cruise passengers who want to make the most of their first day in Alaska instead of taking a direct transfer.

On this tour you will be taken to some of the most spectacular locations along the Seward Highway from Whittier to Anchorage. Our guide will be looking for ways to make each and every experience unique and exciting from stopping at creeks to see the Salmon run, we will be on the look for Alaska wildlife in the wild!!! This tour will be guided by Alaska locals with exceptional customer service to meet and exceed all of your expectations!