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26 Glacier Cruise

Cliffside Marina, Whittier, AK 99693
907 276-8023
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Ranked #1 of 16 attractions in Whittier
Type: Tours
Owner description: A journey into Prince William Sound is unforgettable. The 26 Glacier Cruise travels 145-miles in 5-hours to explore the serenity of Esther Passage,... more » Owner description: A journey into Prince William Sound is unforgettable. The 26 Glacier Cruise travels 145-miles in 5-hours to explore the serenity of Esther Passage, view majestic alpine and tidewater glaciers in College and Harriman Fjord while allowing guests to travel in luxurious comfort aboard the Klondike Express, the fastest catamaran in Alaska. The Glacier Quest Cruise travels into magnificent Blackstone Bay, home to seven glaciers and Yosemite-scale waterfalls. Watch for playful sea otters, harbor seals, kittiwakes, bears, whales or mountain goats. Both cruises include a complimentary hot lunch, narration provided by a U.S. Forest Service Ranger, assigned indoor seating, full-service bar and snacks available for purchase, restroom equipped, and a no seasickness guarantee. « less
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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

My girlfriend and I did the 26 Glacier Cruise out of Whittier on the 13th of September 2012 - near the end of the season. Highly recommended, the scenery in the Prince William Sound is stunning! Plus as an added bonus you may get to see whales, porpoises and other marine wildlife. We had a good opportunity to watch a... More

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Lisa K, Director of Sales at 26 Glacier Cruise, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for choosing the 26 Glacier Cruise last September. We are pleased to hear you saw so much wildlife in addition to the glaciers on your cruise. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos and posting more detailed information on your blog. Happy travels to you! More

Sangli, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We were through an organised tour package and had a 7-days Princess cruise from next day. thus i was not so interested for this 26 Glacier Cruise. But Alaska never disappoints. it was definitely worth. it was so beautiful and enjoyable. extremely cool and heavy windy experience with panoramic view, which cannot be covered with eyes. Just excellent!

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Lisa K, Director of Sales at 26 Glacier Cruise, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for choosing the 26 Glacier Cruise. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your day and appreciate you taking the time to post your review. More

San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

After reading reviews about 26 glacier on various websites, we decided to go with them for our glacier cruise to Prince William Sound. One main reason going to Prince William SOund and not kenai Fjords was the sea sickness. 26 glaciers is very comfortable and you will not feel seasick. We had a 4 year old and he also enjoyed... More

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Lisa K, Director of Sales at 26 Glacier Cruise, responded to this review
12 March 2013

Thank you for choosing our 26 Glacier Cruise. We are pleased to hear you had an enjoyable trip. Soon our 2013 season will start and we look forward to having more families like yours travel with us. Have a great year and thank you for taking a moment to post your review on Trip Advisor. Sincerely, Lisa K - Phillips... More

Dallas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

We booked our entire trip with the Alaska Railroad and have no regrets! We were able to walk to and from our hotel and train station in Anchorage. The train stopped and pointed out some White Beluga Whales and other sites along the route to Whittier. The 26 Glacier Cruise was peaceful and we loved having a booth to hang... More

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Lisa K, Director of Sales at 26 Glacier Cruise, responded to this review
21 November 2012

Thank you for spending a day on our 26 Glacier Cruise exploring the beauty of Prince William Sound. Happy Thanksgiving! More

prov31girl
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We did this tour on our own as a day trip out of Anchorage. The boat is nice and well run, the food is passable and they have bar service as well. The Forest Service employee who narrates the trip is a plus. You need to keep in mind that this is a boating tour, over a vast area in... More

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Lisa K, Director of Sales at 26 Glacier Cruise, responded to this review
21 November 2012

Thank you for posting your review on Trip Advisor. We are glad to read that you had a FABULOUS experience with Phillips Cruises & Tours. More

Chestermere AB
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

From the train trip from Anchorage to Whittier and seeing the Whales and Eagles anlong the Turnagain Arm, to the beautiful vista on exiting the tunnels near Whittier, the day could not have been better. The 26 Glacier cruise was much more than we expected. All the Glaciers and the wild life were spectacular, Hearing the Glaciers calving and seeing... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

This cruise is a MUST DO. It will take you closer to the glaciers than any large cruise ship will. You will be able to hear the glacier making noise! We did it back in 2006, someone just asked me about it which prompted me to review. Looks like I'm not the only one who thoroughly enjoyed this cruise. The... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

We Highly recommender this Cruise. The modest price also includes a very nice meal. The crew members so warm and helpful. They always tried very hard to give everyone a good chance to view the wildlife and the glaciers. It was a very misty day, we saw plenty of sea otters, sea lions and birds. We had a very close... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

What an amazing trip!! We caught the minibus from downtown Anchorage and managed to see Beluga Whales before even doing the boat trip! The boat itself was large and spacious. There were a lot of passengers but plenty of indoor/outdoor observation space so enough room to see and take pictures. The ‘free lunch’ was a bit meagre (so a packed... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

The previous reviewer did such a good job, all I can say is don't miss this trip. I showed my photos to a couple who had been on a big cruise, that because of weather had to skip glacier viewing. Next time they will fly to Anchorage and take this five and a half hour cruise. The weather was far... More

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