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Phillips Cruises and Tours operates glacier cruises seven days a week to share the pristine beauty of Alaska in the glacier-filled fjords of Prince William Sound (Whittier, Alaska). From May to October, Phillips Cruises departs daily to provide wildlife and glacier viewing opportunities in one of the most spectacular destinations south of Anchorage. Whittier is the Gateway to Prince William Sound,

where rivers of ice twist down mountains carving valleys and fjords filled with glaciers. Whittier is easily accessed by road, allowing visitors to customize their journey as they explore Alaska. However, if you prefer to relax and watch the scenery, coach and rail service options are available to the small seaside town of Whittier where our cruises depart. Every cruise with Phillips Cruises and Tours includes our industry-exclusive "No Seasickness" guarantee. During the cruise, the professional narration is provided by the Captain and a ranger from the Chugach National Forest Service. Adults and children receive a complimentary hot meal, coffee, tea, and water during the cruise. Indoor seating is organized at tables equipped with USB charging stations* and a full-service bar that features specialty cocktails and snacks available for purchase. Our safe, clean, and spacious vessels are restroom-equipped and smoke-free.
*M/V Glacier Quest does not have USB charging stations.

26 Glacier Cruise from Whittier, Alaska - Prince William Sound
Every journey into Prince William Sound is unforgettable. The 26 Glacier Cruise travels 140 miles in 5-hours retracing the path of early explorers and scientists from the Harriman Expedition in 1899. Your Captain will set a course that travels through the serenity of Esther Passage and continues into narrow glacier-carved fjords. View the majestic alpine and tidewater glaciers of College Fjord and Blackstone Bay while traveling in luxurious comfort aboard M/V Klondike Express or M/V Bravest, the fastest catamarans in Alaska. Our double-plated hull provides a safe and stable cruise as we nudge our way past icebergs that drift in front of the massive glaciers anchoring the end of the fjords with deep blue crevasses of towering ice. Our high-speed catamarans are propelled with two diesel engine-driven water jets, each pumping 165,000 gallons of water per minute, bringing the cruising speed up to 35 knots, allowing us to glide effortlessly through Prince William Sound. Glacier Quest Cruise from Whittier, Alaska - Prince William Sound
The Glacier Quest Cruise route travels to magnificent Blackstone Bay, home to seven glaciers and Yosemite-scale waterfalls. Several terminal moraines are present in this region, marking the retreat and advancement of the glaciers over time. Keep an eye on the navigation monitors on the vessel, and you'll see how the fjord shifts from 20 feet in depth to over 1100 feet in a short distance. Waterfalls line the rocky walls of Blackstone Bay with ribbons of shimmering cascades of glacier waterfalls trailing from 3,000' mountain peaks into the sea. Dense spruce forests line the shoreline down to craggy rock outcroppings, which are some of our favorite places to spot wildlife. Thank you for choosing Phillips Cruises and Tours for your glacier and wildlife cruise excursion in Alaska.

06/21/2024

Happy Solstice from all of us at Phillips Cruises & Tours! In Southcentral Alaska, we’ll have roughly 22 hours of daylight which makes for amazing festivals and events celebrating the longest day of the year.

06/11/2024

We had the honor of hosting the Roadtrippin’ crew on our 26 Glacier Cruise. It was a beautiful day. We hope you’ll join us and explore the wonder of Prince William Sound while surrounded by the Chugach National Forest.

After riding the rails from Anchorage to Whittier, our Roadtrippin’ crew continued their adventure on a hunt for iconic glaciers and Alaskan wildlife, making their way out of Whittier and into Prince William Sound on the Phillips Cruises 26-Glacier Cruise.

05/28/2024

Our Glacier Quest cruise departs Cliffside Marina at 1pm daily from May 18th to September 15th and is 3.75 hours long. It's a wonderful option for guests who may not want to spend as much time on the water but still want to experience the glaciers and wildlife of Prince William Sound. Check out these amazing photos captured last Friday on the M/V Glacier Quest by our resident photog and crew member, Noel.

05/27/2024

"...honor to him, less only than to him, who braves, for the common good, the storms of heaven and the storms of battle." - Abraham Lincoln

Thank you to all the men and women of our armed forces who provide us with the freedom we embrace every day. Our nation is forever in your debt.

05/10/2024

We love partnering with our fellow Alaska businesses. Be sure to stop by a Caffe D'arte Alaska coffee shop, recharge with a delicious drink, and enter to win!

We’re giving away three pairs of tickets from 26 Glacier Cruise by Phillips Cruises and Tours to some lucky customers

Bring a friend and enjoy the beautiful Alaskan waters…for free 🐋🌊

Enter at any of our six locations, giveaway ends May 15th*

05/08/2024

Thank you to All American Marine and Marine Jet Power! We are beyond excited about this new boat. ☺️

05/07/2024

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All American Marine announce the successful delivery of the Chugach Express to Phillips Cruises and Tours, marking a significant milestone in our partnership. Developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand

04/30/2024

We've arrived home safely with our new and beautiful Chugach Express, just in time for SUMMER! Thanks to Captain Cody's leadership and multiple talents, we're grateful for a smooth journey!

04/23/2024

GRIZZLY’S GIFTS is hiring SALES ASSOCIATES in preparation for the busy SUMMER tourist season!! Come join our team and celebrate sharing Alaska everyday with our friends from all around the world! Awesome opportunity for students who want some customer service and sales experience over the summer!

04/21/2024

Great article! Thank you Scott. ☺️

For friends and family flying into Anchorage, there are short trips to the north or south and even further destinations for multiday excursions.

04/17/2024

Isn’t she a beauty?!

Join us on the new Chugach Express this summer, where every journey is an inspiring tale of beauty, wonder, and adventure. It's more than sightseeing; it's about connecting with the environment in a profound and meaningful way.

Thank you to our wonderful, and very talented friends at All American Marine!

Embrace the call of the wild! Alaska awaits. ⛴️🌊

02/24/2024

Hope to see everyone downtown!

02/12/2024

🚢 Check out these 3D renderings of the M/V Chugach Express – the latest addition to our fleet! This is an extraordinary vessel with 800hp Scania DI16 engines, wave-piercing tech, heated cabins, and luxury amenities. We hope you choose to cruise with us for an unforgettable journey in to the breathtaking Prince William Sound! 🏔️

02/10/2024

https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/travel/2024/02/10/to-see-alaska-up-close-get-on-a-boat/

It’s the time of year to start planning spring and summer adventures on the water.

02/01/2024

As the season draws near, now is the opportune moment to reserve your ticket and ensure an exclusive passage to witness the breathtaking landscapes and majestic glaciers of Alaska! We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Guests from all over the world have cruised with Phillips Cruises and Tours since 1958 on the calm waters of Prince William Sound. We caught up with them on ...

01/23/2024

01/16/2024

We sure like it!

This tiny waterfront town in Alaska only has 208 residents, but the majority of them live in one building.

01/07/2024

Love this little piece of history in our very own backyard. ❤️

12/23/2023

Our friends at All American Marine have been making great progress on our surprise for 2024! We’re anxious to do our final reveal after the Holidays.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our wonderful Facebook community. We appreciate you all! ♥️

Anyone want to guess what we’re up to?

Alaska's Wildlife & Glaciers up close - Whittier, AK
*Industry exclusive No Seasickness Guarantee!*

12/16/2023

This is just too cute! 😍

11/28/2023

Our SECOND
What could we be up to? 😉

11/28/2023

The winter months make for some amazing, and rare shots of the beautiful Klondike. Preparing for a great season ahead!

11/26/2023

Check out our sister company! Grizzly's Gifts♥️

Come warm up in our cozy corner store downtown on 4th & E for ⛄️🎅🏼❄️

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Exciting moment for our guests as we helped out a friend.

On average, our boats cruise 140 miles throughout Prince William Sound everyday on our 26 Glacier Cruise. #push*trealgood

It’s safe to say our sea trials with the new M/V Chugach Express are going well! What a fantastic team here at All American Marine! We are beyond excited to bring this amazing vessel home.

Thank you to Alaskan local April Wiles for this amazing footage of our favorite humpback whales in Hawaii right now! 🌊 Every year, humpback whales embark on an epic journey from the chilly waters of Alaska to the warm embrace of Hawaii. They make this incredible migration to escape the colder feeding grounds and find sanctuary in Hawaii's warmer waters, where they give birth and engage in mating behaviors. This awe-inspiring migration typically occurs during the winter months, from November to April, until they begin their long journey back to Alaska. Nature's wonders at their finest! 🐋✨ #HumpbackWhaleMigration #NatureFacts #26GlacierCruise

Captain Kristopher is the best at predicting glacier movement. On September 28, 2023, he called it again, just a few seconds before this MASSIVE amount of ice calved off Beloit glacier. #26glaciers

When glaciers calve, the ice breaks up into small chunks of floating ice called "bergie bits" or "growlers" based on their size. This floating ice makes a perfect place for seals to haul out and rest. During the 26 Glacier Cruise, your captain and the Chugach National Forest Service ranger will be watching for the seals as we cruise up close to the face of the tidewater glaciers in Prince William Sound. #26glaciers #seals #glacierice

The thrill of seeing a Bald Eagle at the Cliffside Marina in Whittier on a liquid sunshine day sure made us smile! Thanks for sharing the video Matt S. Keep up the good work! #26glaciers

Rain or shine, the dynamic glaciers of Prince William Sound never disappoint! We were lucky to be at the right place when this HUGE tower of glacier ice calved off the face of the glacier and made a GIGANTIC SPLASH into the sea. #26glaciers #visitwhittierak #princewilliamsound

As Surprise Glacier calves, a towering pillar of ice crashes into the sea dispersing icebergs into the calm waters of Prince William Sound. Video: Matt S.

Captain Kristopher called it from the moment we arrived at Surprise glacier. He drew our attention to a gap forming between a towering ice formation and the rest of the glacier. Moments later, this happened…. WOW 🤩 #26glaciers

Happy Summer Solstice! Sunrise 4:24 AM - Sunset 11:27 PM Add 2 hours of twilight before and after and you will be able to enjoy a total 21 hours of daylight in Anchorage and Whittier! Why not add spend part of your day on Prince William Sound with Phillips Cruises & Tours on our Glacier Quest Cruise to Blackstone Bay. Book now for $109 + tax/fees. See you soon! https://www.phillipscruises.com/cruises/glacier-quest-cruise.php

TripAdvisor Hall of Fame

Phillips Cruises & Tours in is the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame for receiving a Certificate of Excellence every year - and we just earned our 2018 Certificate of Excellence too! We want to thank all of our guests for posting excellent reviews and sharing the highlights of your 26 Glacier Cruise or Glacier Quest Cruise in Prince William Sound with future travelers. We also congratulate our captains, our crew on the boats and our team in the reservations office for handling every detail of our guests journey professionally and with an eager dedication to provide every customer the best glacier cruise experience in Alaska. Way to go! #26glaciers #visitanchorage #travelalaska

Happy Mother’s Day! It was great to see all the moms who joined us today. What a sight to witness as Surprise Glacier put on quite the show. This video is one of three major calving events we saw today. Video Credit: Jessie on 5/13 Cruise #HappyMothersDay #26glaciers

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Phillips Cruises & Tours has been the leading provider of first class glacier and wildlife cruise experiences to visitors from around the world since 1958. We hope that as you cruise with us during our 60th Anniversary summer, you will SHARE ONE WORD to describe seeing the glaciers up close. We will get this list started with the word SPECTACULAR!

Glaciers of ancient ice, rafts of otters, thousands of birds, a dense spruce forest and the pristine waters of Prince William Sound. Add the 26 GLACIER CRUISE to your 2018 bucket list - this is one spectacular place you won't want to miss! Phillips Cruises & Tours is gearing up for another season with a new video to get you excited to join us! For more details, visit us at www.26glaciers.com.

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#2 on our list for the New Year - Plan ahead! Contact Phillips Cruises & Tours to book a cruise. We asked our guests to share their experience with you. Watch our new video to hear what they said. For more details on our 26 Glacier Cruise, visit us at www.26glaciers.com. #26glaciers #channelfilms #buzzbizz #akonthego #brandusa #visitanchorage #girdwoodchamber #visitwhittier #anchorageawe #explorefairbanks #alaska #americanbusassn #ntatravelexchange #GoWest #IPW2018

Dall's porpoise are fast swimmers and they love playing near the boat as we cruise through the pristine waters of Prince William Sound. #dallsporpoise #26glaciers

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Phillips Cruises and Tours operates day cruises to share the majestic glaciers and curious wildlife of Prince William Sound with visitors from around the world.

Daily glacier cruises and wildlife viewing opportunities provide opportunities to watch playful sea otters, harbor seals, kittiwakes, bears, whales, or mountain goats in their natural environment. Professional narration is provided by a U.S. Forest Service Ranger on our day cruises. All of our cruises include a complimentary hot meal, reserved indoor seating, full-service bar with specialty cocktails, and snacks available for purchase. Our vessels are restroom equipped. Ask about our exclusive NO seasickness guarantee.

Every journey into Prince William Sound is unforgettable. The 26 Glacier Cruise travels 160-miles in 5 1/2 hours retracing the path of early explorers and scientists from the Harriman Expedition in 1899. Your Captain will set a course that travels through the serenity of Esther Passage and continues into narrow glacier-carved fjords. View the majestic alpine and tidewater glaciers of College Fjord and Blackstone Bay while traveling in luxurious comfort aboard the M/V Klondike Express or the M/V Bravest, the fastest catamarans in Alaska. These state of the art vessels were built specifically for cruising in Alaska. Our double-plated hull design provides a safe and stable cruise as we nudge our way past icebergs that drift in front of the massive glaciers anchoring the end of the fjords with deep blue crevasses of towering ice. Our high-speed catamarans are propelled with two diesel engine-driven water jets, each pumping 165,000 gallons of water per minute bringing the cruising speed averaging 32-34 knots, allowing us to glide effortlessly through Prince William Sound.

If you prefer a shorter day cruise, the Glacier Quest Cruise travels into Shotgun Cove and magnificent Blackstone Bay, home to seven glaciers and Yosemite-scale waterfalls. Several terminal moraines are present in this region marking the retreat and advancement of the glaciers over time. Keep an eye on the navigation monitors on the vessel and you’ll see how the fjord shifts from 20 feet in depth to over 1100 feet in a short distance. Waterfalls line the rocky walls of Blackstone Bay with ribbons of shimmering cascades of glacier waterfalls trailing from 3,000' mountain peaks into the sea. Dense spruce forests line the shoreline down to craggy rock outcroppings which are some of our favorite places to spot the wildlife.