Whittier

Welcome to Whittier

Beautiful Whittier is renowned for its spectacular location on the western edge of Prince William Sound. A bustling cruise port for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and others. View fjords, snowcapped mountains, tidewater glaciers, and abundant marine wildlife.

Rail Routes

Depot Location

Mile 1.3 West Camp Rd
Whittier, AK 99693

Service Options

What to Do in Whittier

Whittier is known as the Gateway to Prince William Sound, one of Alaska’s most iconic coastal landscapes. Finding ways to enjoy the water and dramatic coastline is a must.

Prince William Sound

Glacier Day Cruises

See wildlife and myriad tidewater glaciers on a day cruise through calm sound water.

Fishing poles lined up in a row

Fishing

Charters for halibut, lingcod, rockfish, and salmon are available from the Whittier small boat harbor.

couple hiking on a trail near a glacier

Kayaking & Hiking

For the adventurous. Day hikes nearby, as well as sea kayak rentals and water taxi drop off service.

winter boat harbor

Uniquely Whittier

Accessible by a tunnel, and a full community housed in one building? There’s no other town like it.

Your Visit to Whittier

The basics to help you plan your trip to Whittier. Need help? We can assist with activity and hotel reservations, just give us a call.

There are a limited number of lodging options in Whittier, but visitors are typically in Whittier for the day and overnight in Anchorage or Girdwood. Check out the Whittier Chamber of Commerce if you decide on an overnight.

The Alaska Railroad offers daily summer service from Anchorage to Whittier in the morning, with an evening return trip. The train ride usually takes just under 2.5 hours in each direction. Because of limited services in Whittier, the evening train is not recommended for disembarking cruisers without a pre-planned activity that day. On cruise ship days the Park Connection bus line is an excellent choice for travel between Anchorage and Whittier.

Plan about 90 minutes to travel between Anchorage and Whittier by car. Be sure to get the latest Whittier tunnel information, and allow some extra time in your schedule in case of delays. If you are looking to rent a car for land travel, take the bus or train to Anchorage (or vice versa) and rent there.

Last but not least, the Alaska ferry offers service to Whittier.

Whittier is a very small community. The train and bus transportation arrival and departure points are convenient for both big cruise ship passengers as well as day cruises. Public parking is available for private vehicles. Services are limited, but you can also explore Whittier by foot. Cool and wet weather are the norm, so dress and pack accordingly.

  • Walkable

Whittier Train Trips

Whittier is served by the Glacier Discovery, which operates one southbound and one northbound train daily in the summer.

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