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26 Glacier Cruise

Whittier, AK
907 276-8023
Ranked #1 of 12 tours in Whittier
4.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Tours
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Lake Lotawana
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I took the cruise on Mother's Day this year and while the weather was less than ideal we were still able to see some of the glaciers. Surprise, Cascade, Coxe and Barry were all visible. Lots of sea otters, a sea lion and then the kittiwakes. I would take the cruise again! More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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The Phillips 26 glacier cruise in Whittier is a must do if in Anchorage. A short drive from Anchorage, about 1 hour or south will take you to the Portage Glacier area. The cool thing is getting there. You have to go through a railroad tunnel on your way to Whittier. the cruise was amazing. We saw many Glaciers on... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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It was a great trip. It helped we were blessed with good weather and the captain took full advantage of it. The glaciers are impressive and the wild life abundant. Got a close look at a glacier calving. Saw more otters than I thought existed. Lots of seals and a few whales and walrus too. A pair of porpoise played... More

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State College, PA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
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After quite a bit of study, we decided to do the 26 Glacier Cruise as our first cruise from Whittier, planning to take another if we missed something. This cruise covered everything, so we didn't take another Whittier cruise. Even though it was busy season, we were able to call and get decent tickets for the next day. We were... More

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Tonbridge, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
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We had spent over three weeks on Denali and arriving in Anchorage found a few days free. I cant recall the deal but from a newspaper cutting we found a good value price and duly booked. We were tired so the day was perfect as it was so relaxing. The coach collected us from the town and the coach driver... More

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Pottsville, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

The whole trip was well worth the money. We saw otters, sea lions and the glaciers were great. The food was good and the crew were very nice. It was well worth the price. a must see when in the area. More

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TN
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

Great boat, great crew, most amazing views from anywhere in the world! A bit pricy and the 5hours was just a little long, but definatley worth it! If you ever visit Alaska, this I's a MUST SEE! More

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Agassiz, B.C. Canada
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011
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Even if you are prone to sea sickness, this boat is so calm I didn't see anyone looking queasy. We went on a rainy day at the end of the tourist season so the ship was only half full. Even so, the deck became full whenever we were near a glacier, but there was lots of time at each spot... More

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Muskoka, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011
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'Inside Cruise' from Vancouver to Whittier, Alaska on Island Princess. Sept 7 -14 2011. Great accommodation, wonderful food and excellent service. Glacier Bay was an awesome experience which was "the icing on the cake" for the week's cruise. Too much beautiful scenery to describe here. Must take is a camera and comfortable walking shoes if you plan to take some... More

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West Virginia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

Although a bit pricey, I felt like I got my money's worth. The boat was comfortable, and the lunch OK. I hate to use this word, but the scenery and the up close views of the glaciers were truly "awsome". There's no other way to see glaciers like this. More

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