Things To Do in Whittier

Whittier Attractions

Whittier is the entrance to western Prince William Sound, at the end of one of many long, deep fjords where marine mammals and eagles are common. Glaciers at the heads of many of the fjords dump ice in the water for the tour boats that cruise from Whittier.

Lazy Otter Charters

A family runs three sturdy aluminum boats built for these waters, specializing in personal tours, water transportation, and kayaker drop-offs. They operate with a minimum of four passengers; by paying the four-person minimum, you can have a boat to yourself. For larger groups, their…

Phillips' Cruises and Tours

The 26-glacier cruise travels the Sound on a fast three-deck catamaran, allowing it to cover many miles of scenery and count the glaciers in College Fjord as they go, more territory than the competitors reach. The tour also now includes narrow Esther Passage and a visit to a sea lion…

Prince William Sound Glacier Cruises

The emphasis of this Native-owned firm is on the indigenous culture and natural history of the Sound, while also showing off the area's glaciers and wildlife. Cruises last 4 or 6 hours. The shorter cruises go to Blackstone Bay only, where crew members gather plankton for guests to…

Sound Eco Adventures

Beloved Gerry Sanger is a retired wildlife biologist who spent years researching the waterfowl and ecology of Prince William Sound. A few times a week, he carries up to six passengers on whale, wildlife, and glacier sightseeing and photography tours from his speedy 30-foot aluminum…

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