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The M/V Chugach Express approaches Beloit Glacier in Blackstone Bay on the Glacier Quest Cruise.

We make it easy to see it all in one day! Relax on the coach as the driver guide narrates while you enjoy the beauty of Turnagain Arm. In Whittier, the Glacier Quest Cruise cruises from the quaint seaside town 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. Return to Anchorage by coach.

Glacier Quest Cruise and Coach Package

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Be awed by supersized glaciers and the hardy wildlife of the tundra on this full-day tour through the rugged Alaskan wilderness. Departing from Anchorage, drive along a scenic byway to the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet, framed by the dramatic Chugach and Kenai mountain ranges. Cruise on the lake that laps against the ancient blue ice of Portage Glacier, stop for lunch at a cozy lodge, and get an up-close look at Alaskan wildlife such as caribou, musk ox, and lynk at a conservation center.

Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

We make it easy to see it all in one day! Relax on the coach as you enjoy the beauty of Turnagain Arm. On the cruise get ready to view one of the largest concentration of glaciers in Alaska. Weather, ice conditions and wildlife activity changes daily and our captains may adjust the route to provide the best cruise experience while keeping your safety and comfort a top priority. We take pride in ensuring that your time with us is an enjoyable memory that becomes a favorite highlight of your Alaska vacation. We operate first-class catamarans. Due to their dual hull design, these powerful high-speed catamarans are extremely stable and able to smoothly navigate through the narrow fjords and passages that lead us to the face of massive glaciers. By operating safely and efficiently, Phillips Cruises & Tours provides a comfortable cruise and our No Seasickness Guarantee assures nervous cruisers the confidence that they will enjoy our cruise without any unpleasant effects.

Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise and Coach Package

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

See the sites from Anchorage to Whittier with just your family and friends on this private tour that includes a cruise transfer. With your group of up to nine people, soak up spectacular views along Turnagain Arm, Bird Point, the Alyeska Scenic Tramway, and Portage Lake. Throughout the day, keep watch for wildlife sightings of Dall sheep, mountain goats, beluga whales, black bears and moose. You set the itinerary and schedule. This tour is available traveling from Whittier to Anchorage as well. Note: Price is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 9 guests.

Anchorage to Whittier Cruise Transfer and Private Tour

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,674

Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the beauty of Alaska as you travel from Anchorage to Seward with just your family and friends on this private tour that includes a cruise transfer. With your group of up to nine people, admire the breathtaking scenery along Seward Highway, designated an All American Road. You set the schedule and itinerary, which may include Turnagain Arm, Bird Point, the Alyeska Scenic Tramway and Seward SeaLife Center. Throughout the day, keep watch for wildlife sightings. This tour is available for a transfer from Seward to Anchorage as well. Note: Price is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 9 guests.

Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer and Private Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,989

Explorer Glacier

Stunning Turnagain Arm Tour: "A Must See Destination"

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Meet the animals of Alaska on a half-day tour from Anchorage. Travel down the gorgeous Seward Parkway along the Turnagain Arm waterway to viewpoints including Bird Point and Beluga Point. Take in the breathtaking scenery, then continue to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Go inside the sprawling nature preserve for injured animals to view large land animals, such as fox, lynx, grizzly bear, caribou, wood bison and more up close.

Alaska Wildlife Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Portage Glacier and Portage Lake views outside Anchorage, Alaska.

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A moose crossing the road at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

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