We had a wonderful cruise ship tour with these folks on 5.8.2025. It was an absolutely gorgeous day, chilly in the wind but sunny. The scenery was stunning and we saw many sea otters, birds and goats on the bluffs. We had the chowder lunch which was perfect. They have a snack bar for beverages and other snacks. The crew is outstanding, very courteous and informative. The skipper brought us through the ice field and nice and close to a glacier. This is really a must do cruise tour. read more

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Family of 4 booked online based on recommendation of family friend. Definitely a MUST when visiting Alaska for the first time. Family run business. Great captain and hospitable staff. Informative with all the sights. We were on the Express. Good size for the tour to the glaciers. Easy to move around and great comfortable window seats with tables. Served salmon chowder, warm cookies and full bar. Food service is swift and timely to make sure guests are able to enjoy the phenomenal sights. Only problem was the cleanup of food and drinks while we were out at the stern -- was so fast, my partially enjoyed Bloody Mary was thrown away. I'd ask the staff to leave drinks alone when cleaning up. We saw amazing BLUE glaciers, some seals, waterfalls and epic scenery. I highly recommend! read more

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We did the 26 Glacier Cruise - a tour offered by Phillips Cruises. I highly recommend this iconic-Alaska activity. The boat was very stable! For fun, I counted glaciers and came up with 35. So at the very least I can say we weren't short-changed. We saw birds, sea otters, and humpback whales. There was a park ranger onboard who added a lot via his commentary. Did you know that glaciers move about a foot a day? I didn't! I'm known for having an iron stomach, but the chowder got me; fortunately the bathroom was clean! read more

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We took the 26Glacier tour for 6 hours and it was so, so worth it! We already had the Alaskan cruise lined up and I assumed we'd see more glaciers, which we didn't. So I'm extra happy we did this. They take you up and close, as much as possible, to at least 3 glaciers. The rest you can see from a distance. My favorite and I'm assuming everyone's favorite, is the Harvard Glacier. We even got to capture caving! Which actually is sad since that means the glacier is melting but it's amazing to see in real life. I also love that the crew collected icebergs from the water and used it for our drinks. That was awesome! The top deck got crowded quickly but I loved that the boat turned around so everyone could get a nice view. I also liked that they fed us a lunch for the price. It would be great if sodas were included in that lunch or at least one cocktail. Highly recommend to anyone who is visiting Anchorage as it's not too far a drive to Whittier. Just gotta make sure you make the tunnel timings. Check online! read more

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Two days before they closed for the season I went on the 26 Glacier Tour and I loved every minute. As it was late in the year the majority of the boat was empty which allowed us to ditch our little table downstairs and take a much larger table upstairs. It was so worth it and the crew didn't mind as the entire upper deck was vacant. The cruise tour was delightful. It was beautiful and depressing. Once the crew point out the signs of where the glaciers used to be even recently to where they are now it's unsettling and impossible not to see. Yet they should be seen while they are still viewable from cruises like this as they are truly awesome. The ride was smooth and the information interesting. We saw otters and sea lions - most other animals were out of sight unsurprising considering the time of year. The glacier margarita was a novelty and not very tasty - it was very sweet. Yet, I wasn't expecting anything stunning either. The lunch, though, was really tasty. I had the salmon chowder and it was delicious! I walked away with hundreds of photos. Be prepared to bring a good camera! It was an excellent tour. read more

So much fun! Such a beautiful ride to see some of the most amazing glaciers I have ever seen.. highly recommend

We enjoyed an excellent 150 mile adventure with Phillips Cruises and Tours. The captain and crew were engaging and knowledgeable. Aside from the rugged beauty of Prince William Sound, we saw seals, otters, sea lions, eagles, and a wide variety of smaller marine birds. However, my favorite part of the tour was the extra time the captain dedicated to Harvard glacier, which was dynamically calving. It was awe inspiring. Highly recommend! read more

Scott I appreciate the response. I however asked to be contacted through the company feedback and there had been no response. I would like a full refund. There was no reason this couldn't have been handled at the time and instead we were forced into a very bad experience with your company. You were unable to fulfill the promise we paid for and I am asking for a refund. read more

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Or hurricane the 26 glacier boat was a great boat. Great food. Great service! The captain showed us. We saw over 40 60 different animals. It was absolutely amazing. Could not have asked for a better after dude on the water even though it was raining and windy and cold. It was absolutely the best part of going to Alaska read more

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We chose this tour out of Whittier because of their No Motion Sickness guarantee. We had a great day with perfect weather on the 3 hour Glacier Quest Cruise. Our salmon chowder was delicious! It comes with a dinner roll, cheese, cabbage slaw, gummy snacks and a mint chocolate. We spend most of our time out in the deck to enjoy the view and taking tons of pictures. It does get pretty windy although not super cold. The workers offers to help you take pictures and during the cruise they "fish" out fresh glaciers for your drinks. We also met a nice couple sitting across whom we shared our table with. We did not see much wildlife on this tour, just couple eagles and some wild otters far away. Since this is a private company and not a public form of transportation, masks are not required during our visit. Our table was supposed to fit 6 people, but we were already pretty cozy with 4 people and we are not big built. Please note the one way tunnel time and plan accordingly when driving to Whittier. Also even though the parking lot is full, you can ask the attendant to move the cones for you and it's $12 to park for the day. read more

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I've done both the 26 Glacier Cruise (5 hours, $179) and the Glacier Quest Cruise (3.75 hours, $139) with this company and I preferred the Glacier Quest. The 26 Glacier Cruise in theory allows you to see more glaciers, but it it much more rushed. With the Glacier Quest cruise, you see less, but you spend more time at each glacier. Of note, you stop at two different glaciers for quite some time (maybe 15-20 minutes each). One of the glaciers requires the boat to traverse a lot of ice, giving you the feeling that you are on the Titanic. You also get to see an insane waterfall at very close proximity. Upon approach, you'll think the boat is going to crash into it. They also serve lunch on the boat, with the option of either a seafood chowder or a vegetarian chili. They also have kids meals and snacks and alcohol for sale on the first level. Be sure to try the glacier ice they pull up onto the boat with the fishing net. Well worth the experience. Arrive early to Whittier, as there is only way in and one way out via car, and that is through the one-way tunnel, with traffic changing directions every 30 minutes. read more

Impressive Vessel Newly Upgraded! Great, courteous staff, 3 Captains on Board WOAH! Great Food YES! Local beer in cans and on tap, wine, liquor, YES! Great views of Glaciers OH YES! Wildlife Shots! OH YES! I used to sell boats in my younger years, and I'm impressed with their new retrofitted modern ride. It's a Catamaran that goes 40 Knots! Smooth, Fast and Covid-19 Protected as best they can! Self Serve is Gone! But, sanitizer stations and plexi-glass barriers everywhere and certain tables are closed to keep the social distancing priority high. It was a half full boat 3 days into their season, and we could feel distance and safe while moving about the ship. There were a few without masks but all kept to social distancing. The Captain, 1 of 3 Onboard, if that doesn't make you feel safe what would!?! LOL! He stopped at wildlife hot spots like teasing the dolphins into playing in and around us, rafts of sea otters with their cute babies on their bellies floating, we stopped for a bear. In Prince William waters there's salmon, lingcod, halibut to catch. Lots of commercial salmon boats and spot shrimpers. But Alaska is big they were all spread out. Even saw 2-4 person sail boats. We saw, dolphins, sea lions, salmon jumping, a black bear, and many, many glaciers. Many picture opportunities and if you're a local Alaskan, DO THIS CRUISE! So fun! read more

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Lovely day cruise to see the ice fields and forest scenery. Wonderful National Parks guide and great staff on board. Dorothy, we aren't in Kansas anymore! read more

Wow! Myself, my husband and my dad took the 26 glacier tour and it was breathtaking! The tour was 5 hours, covered 140 miles, included lunch and included so much wildlife and amazing facts about glaciers, Prince William sound, and much more. The crew were very friendly and accommodating. We all opted for the seafood chowder which was served hot and delicious and included a roll, butter, fruit snacks, a piece of cheddar cheese, and a peppermint patty. We even got to hold some glacier ice and had drinks with ice from the glacier which had tons of tint bubbles and made a fun crackling noise! On the tour we saw bald eagles, stellar seals, sea lions, sea otters, mountain goats, black bears one of which was climbing a mountain next to a glacier! He put on quite a show. Rating from F to A +++ it definitely gets an A+++! Highly recommend! read more

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One of the highlights of our 12 day Collette land-sea tour of Alaska and the Yukon was Phillips' 4 hour boat cruise through Prince William Sound and Blackstone Bay to see seven glaciers, on July 10, 2018. Phillips runs the Glacier Quest tours from May 12 -Sept 16 for $109. Reservations come with an assigned seat. Closest glaciers to Anchorage. Our bus drove 60 miles from Anchorage, past forests and long stretches of lakes, and finally through the longest automobile tunnel in North America, into Whittier, AK. If you come by car, you will have to account for the single lane tunnel's change of traffic directions every 15 minutes. There are pictures of clear weather, but that is the exception not the norm. All those people who came when it rained didn't post their pictures. You thought it rained a lot in Seattle, which averages 34 inches of rainfall annually. Whittier's driest month is July with an average of 9.17 inches of rainfall. According to Wilkipedia, for the whole year Whittier averages over 198 inches of rainfall, the rainiest city in the country! When we arrived, it was not only raining hard, but was cold and gusty with high winds. Covered walking area under tent and canopy to the boat. Large twin boomed catamaran, which can seat several hundred people. Tour guarantees no sea sickness! Our seating section was assigned for our group of 40, but individual seats within the seating section were first come first served. We were at the front of the bus, and among the first onto the boat. Got window seats near the front of the boat. Tight seating three across per bench, six at each table, with some people facing backwards, all seats taken. Two people with wide bottoms, took up one bench, making sure no room for a third pair of cheeks! They served a hot box lunch of fish sticks, salmon chowder, and Alaska chips. The chowder was good, but many people tossed the rest of the meal. Phillips wanted to make sure you didn't regurgitate your consumed lunch, as soon as the boat started moving! I have a history of sea sickness, but this boat was exceptionally stable in the calm waters of Prince William sound. National Park ranger did an excellent job of narrating every step of the way. Vast forest of spruce trees running up the mountains next to the seas. Occasional waterfalls plunging from the mountains into the water. Sailed past the old shipwreck at Shotgun Cove. Can't blame this on Driving While Asian. Did not want to get too close as did not want to join them! Saw at least one sea otter on it's back, some eagles, but no orca whales. Skipper took the catamaran right up next to one and then another waterfalls, off the banks of trees and rock. Blue then green waters. One waterfalls was overwhelmed with attacking birds, almost like in the Alfred Hitchcock film! Reached the first of several tidewater glaciers running into the water, with the skipper bringing the boat right up to the glacier. Glacier was blue in color on this overcast rainy day. Did not see any chunks of glacier falling off on this blustery day. Waterfalls alongside. If you wanted a picture from the outdoor decks, you had to brave not only the biting rain, but the high winds. And my wife had her hair done only two days before! After 4 hours reached landfall with my eaten lunch still in my stomach, and not on the floor! read more

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Visited Whittier back in September and had a phenomenal cruise with Phillips. Weather was great and the staff was even better. We were fortunate enough to see a pod of orcas and were able to observe them for a good 45 minutes. Will never forget this experience. Would highly recommend venturing with Phillips when in Whittier. read more

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This cruise is a must if you are visiting Alaska. It is located in Whittier just an hour and a half drive from Anchorage. For 2 people it costs us $407. It included a hot meal ,unlimited coffee & hot tea and a hot fresh baked cookie. If you're making plans with friends. Be sure to include their names on the " special notes " section of the reservation because when it is time to board the boat , they will seat you all in the same section. This boat has 2 levels. Plenty of seating. Lots of restrooms inside and outside. There is also a bar located on the bottom floor that offers a good selection of alcohol. They also had nachos and other stuff to munch on at decent prices. When the boat is in motion , you are allowed to step out in the back of boat but not allowed out in the front. You can go to the front only when the boat is stopped. The views are breathtaking. So beautiful. You get to see many waterfalls , glaciers , wildlife etc. A sight you wouldn't want to miss. I could go on and on but don't take my word for it. Book a cruise today. read more

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Staffs are friendly and cheerful. Ship experience was uncomfortable, small tables and chairs, packed in like sardines, completely disregarding pandemic protocols, The seats in the middle of the boat are very claustrophobic, no airflow. The whole thing for me was waste of time and money. Did not feel luxurious in anyway. read more

This was my favorite activity while in Alaska. This company offers 2 cruises to choose from, and you can't go wrong with either. We ended up doing the 26 Glacier cruise and that is a 6-8 hour experience with glaciers, wildlife, and a smooth boat ride. Don't be fooled by the weather in Whittier! When we arrived, it was rainy, but within 30 minutes the sights were clear and glaciers awaited. Highly recommend this activity if staying near Anchorage/Seward. Thanks to the crew for providing a memorable experience. read more

I kindly request the remaining 25% refund held back by the company or a credit that we can use next year. We cancelled our Glacier Quest Cruise tour booked for 18th August, 2021 and cancelled it on 8th August. We had to cancel our trip to Alaska due to an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to the Delta variant. As you can see in our reservation, we have a 1 year old and 4 year old who are unvaccinated. Our 1 year old can't even wear a mask. Hence we were left with no option but to avoid crowded spaces like cruises because in spite of our best precaution taken by us and Phillips Cruises & Tours the virus can spread through airborne transmission. All the other businesses have given us full refunds, from Airbnb, Delta airlines, car rental to small businesses in Denali except Philip Cruise and tour.   I read your terms and conditions, and I am well aware that customers are entitled to a full refund before 14 days of cancellation. But this Pandemic surge happened in such a short amount of time, that we couldn't foresee cancelling our trip before. It seems unfair to pay this much amount for services we never used. Can you not make an exclusion in times of pandemic and give us the remaining 25% held back by the company? read more

Sadly, this was one of the worst, most pointless sight seeing tours I have ever been on. Now, is Whittier worth the drive? Yes! It's a lovely drive. The weird co-car/train tunnel is an interesting novelty (though 15 minutes once an hour only is insane). The park area before you get to the tunnel (particularly the salmon creek overlook where I saw 3 of the 5 species of Alaskan salmon and nearly a bear) was cool. Even a quick peek at the old building where most all of the residents of Whittier used to live and the new one where most all of the residents live now is an Atlas Obscura kind of interesting. What wasn't all that interesting? This cruise. While I guess you will TECHNICALLY see 26 glaciers, it's not likely going to be as you imagine. Most of our trip was flying through the water at high speed with a hard to hear, too low and mumbly voice occasionally saying things on the outside speakers like: "at 2pm is.....glacier (mumble, mumble, mumble)" Zoom past at high speed as we try to find it. "Sea otter (mumble mumble mumble). Zoom past as we try to find it. And yes, this was MOST OF THE TRIP. At last you reach a couple of areas with beautiful, stunning, all the way to the water glaciers and stay for like 15 minutes each time to see if they calf. Are there other chunks of ice at the top of surrounding mountains that are technically glaciers? Yes, but you'll never hear anything about them. You will just rest assured that there are 26 chunks of ice on mountains that can technically be classified as glaciers. In total we were told about 5 maybe 6 glaciers. That being said, if you have been to ANY blue ice glacier anywhere EVER (I mean Glacier Bay, Exit Glacier in Seward, Canada, ANYWHERE), please don't waste $200 pp on this cruise. Want to see lots of wildlife? Go to Seward on their cruises. On the way back, in the last hour - only then did they make any kind of effort at all to really find wildlife and let us see it. All we saw were a couple of rafts of Sea Otters (this time stopping so we could actually see them), some sea lion and a large colony of kittiwake. All day on an uncomfortable boat for maybe 40 minutes of wow. Not worth $200. Doing it anyway? Here are some things to know: Here you pay to park. There are only 3 or 4 lots that can legally be used for the purpose of this cruise. Park in the first $12 lot! Why? So you can be one of the 1st people out of the lot and in line for the crazy cool 15 minute an hour tunnel. If not, you could find yourself sitting in line for another 45 minutes waiting for the next exit time. Also, as the tunnel is timed and the passage is so limited to only 15 minutes of traffic once an hour, it would be in your best interest to aim for the tunnel BEFORE the last tunnel entrance prior to your sailing. This way, if for some reason you don't make the cut off the 1st time, you likely will the 2nd. For instance, if you board your cruise at 1:30p, plan to be at the tunnel in time to be in line for the 12p tunnel crossing, not the 1p crossing. Unlike in Seward, there really isn't much to do in Whittier while you wait for your cruise as the entire town is a little over a mile long. After check in, during which you are given a colored card, assigned a seat and given a meal card, you wait in the line (red or blue) that matches your boarding pass. Only they don't tell you any of this. They just say to wait "over there". The different colored passes indicate DIFFERENT BOATS so maybe they should have stressed this point? As a result the lines were all mixed. Just before our boarding is supposed to start, they tell us on a barely audible announcement that we need to be in the line that matches our boarding pass color - which many don't hear. Hilarity ensues as people try to find the right line/inform others they are in the wrong line. But that's ok because for some odd reason they let the ship scheduled for after us board and leave BEFORE us. We get on our boat finally. It's a huge split level boat with tons of tables and seats crammed onto it. There are restrooms, included food and snacks as well as items for purchase. It's super cramped and uncomfortable and you likely will have strangers at your table. Most tables/people DO NOT GET TO SIT AT A WINDOW. I was lucky that my table was at a window as was my assigned seat. There is storage for large bags behind the seat in the open triangle. Though you are free to go outside at any time, there is no seating out there. Lunch is served something like 45 minutes into the sailing and I must say that the salmon chowder was absolutely fantastic. I stayed outside pretty much the whole trip, only popping back in to eat then going back out again. Lastly, make sure you dress appropriately. It's significantly colder on the water than on land. I normally take the land temp and subtract 20 degrees. I also always go water and wind proof. Also note: Masks are required indoors but not outside on the decks. read more

The last time I took a cruise in Prince William Sound was about 20 years ago when I worked for a local telecommunications firm and we had what they called "employee fun day". We were given a choice of different team building activities to boost morale and I chose Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise. It was a long time ago and at the time I wasn't into the outdoors like I am now and photography was not a word that existed in my vocabulary. My how times have changed. In summer of 2017 I decided to update my Prince William Sound cruise experience and head out on Phillips Cruises Glacier Quest cruise route. I chose this particular cruise because what I was interested at the time was seeing the old shipwreck in Shotgun Cove. And this particular cruise is the only itinerary that offers it out of the commercial PWS cruises. Reservations were quite easy and the day of the cruise we completely lucked out in terms of weather. It was sunny, warm and only a few clouds sprinkled across the sky. A rare treat for Whittier. Phillips offers quite a few different ways to get to Whittier including the ability to add on to your itinerary with bus or train passage through the Whittier tunnel. I chose the self-drive option and left Anchorage with plenty of time to make it through the Whittier tunnel before the cruise departed. Additionally please note there is limited parking in the Whittier area so you will likely have to pay to park at the lot about a quarter of a mile away from check in and then walk to the boat. We were taking the M/V Glacier Quest out that day which is an 80-foot catamaran that holds 149 passengers on 3 decks. It is a smoke free vessel and seats are assigned. This cruise is a little under 4 hours and was about $110 when I went, plus taxes. We enjoyed Shotgun Cove, Blackstone Bay and the Passage Canal. There was a complimentary meal which I only ate a small portion of. But it wasn't too bad. Just don't expect gourmet meals. Many people brought snacks with them in their backpacks. I spent very little time at my seat and in fact was out on the front deck the most taking photos. I normally take the cruises out of Resurrection Bay in Seward so it was quite interesting to see the differences between the two. Each has their own beauty, and wildlife is more prevalent in Resurrection Bay. But if you are interested in glaciers, I highly recommend taking a cruise out of Whittier. I won't let as much time pass until my next journey back to PWS. In fact I plan on going back this summer and will book with Phillips Cruises again. It was definitely an enjoyable experience and hard to beat if you are lucky with a beautiful day like I was. read more

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After our cruise out of Whittier in June 2021 not going back... i'm typically very tolerant of things that don't go right because sometimes things happen but I will tell you if you bring something to the attention of crew concerning discomfort don't expect any help at all! In our case our assigned seats (#24) we were right next to the door that is constantly opened and closed leading to the ships bow which made for a very uncomfortable seating assignment for our elderly guests. 5 hours of hell for these elderly guests of ours I felt so bad. read more

Awesome cruise, wonderful staff. This is worth the trip, you get to see a piece of America that so easily gets forgotten. To be able to see the beauty of creation just takes your breath away. read more

Awesome trip! We did the Glacier Quest tour. Amazing views. A highlight of our week in AK. Holiday photo card accomplished. Great staff. Comfortable boat. The lunch was fine, the warm cookies at the end a hit. Full Bar. read more

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We had an amazing time exploring glaciers on this cruise. The captain and crew were friendly and informative. Highly recommend this experience. read more

Awesome staff and great sights. Highly recommend taking a tour if you have the time. Food was surprisingly decent too. 4 stars because one of the ladies on staff that was passing around a Sea Lion skin/fur was rude to the women next to me and skipped her and her party intentionally. read more

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My husband and I have toured with other companies and in other areas of AK, and we would hands down recommend this one to our families and friends that visit. Why? The crew set the tone of the boat for the experience and our crew members made the guests feel happy, included, comfortable and exceptionally taken care of. The captain and on-board ranger made sure to point out sea life & amazing glaciers. The boat is higher tech than most, comfortable and has accessible restrooms throughout, and it's a big boat with tons of different places to see and explore the landscape. There is complimentary cold water, hot coffee & tea which many places do not offer. And the food was excellent! You get enough food & snacks where you don't feel obligated to buy anything, unless you want to. Like fun themed alcoholic beverages. Shout out to Rylee who did an exceptional job taking care of us! And our captain who I believe was Kyle! We can't wait to come back! read more

LOVED IT!!! Prince William Sound is one of my new favorite places! The scenery was spectacular. It was a gorgeous day and a gorgeous tour. Timing was perfect - not too short, not too long. I definitely recommend Phillips Cruises 26 Glacier Cruise. I am very prone to motion sickness, and I was perfectly fine throughout the entire 5+ hour cruise. The drive from Anchorage is also stunning. Had to pull over probably 5+ times to take in the scenery. I was slightly afraid of driving through the 2-mile, one way tunnel, but it was instead really to drive through. Fantastic tour - definitely recommend! read more

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Seeing as how glaciers rank pretty high in the list of things-that-could-meltaway-in a-few- years, we had to totally do one of the glacier tours Alaska has to offer. The boat leaves from Whittier, a tiny harbor town about an hour from Anchorage. The catamaran was one of the smoothest boat rides I've ever been on. The Alaskan waters are mild and the boat is so stable, I hardly felt the cruising speed. Lunch is served on the boat and snacks and drinks are sold at the bar. Food was just meh, but I was here for the glacier tour. Loved the wildlife throughout...the glacier-viewing was bitter sweet. You know you're approaching a glacier when you see all the melted ice. There was a ranger onboard to answer questions and spot wildlife. A quick note about driving into Whittier - There's a tunnel that's shared with the Alaska train, so its open to cars/buses only during select times. read more

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This was the best experience of my whole trip to AK. Even with the low ceiling we saw so many awesome views, the crew was awesome, the salmon chowder was delicious and the glacier margaritas were awesome. They will even gather broken pieces of glacier to put into your drinks and I thought that was so awesome. Definitely invest the money into the 26 glacier cruise. It doesn't seem like a 5hr trip!! The trip thru the tunnel to Whittier was cool and our bus driver there, Paul (an AF veteran) was so funny and knowledgeable. Thanks for an awesome time! read more

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This was the best cruise I have ever been on. The captain and crew were very friendly. The boat was fast and smooth. The views were of the glaciers were absolutely stunning. We even got to see the glacier break off and land in the water. I highly recommend this cruise if you are in Alaska. read more

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Complimentary soup was delicious. Both chowder and chili were delicious. It came with crackers, cheese, fruit snack, and chocolate. Definitely filled me up. I took motion sickness pills before hand but the weather and ride was so chill that I didn't need the pills! We saw about 2-3 glaciers and the view is amazing. Definitely worth trying once for the pictures! However, remember you need to pay to go through the "tunnel" $15 that is under a mountain. Then you have to pay for Philips parking which was $12. So make sure to have cash on you. There are a couple restaurants around the area if you want to eat before or after. But you don't need too because the soup was fulfilling enough. read more

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We lucked out and enjoyed a cruise with no rain!! Glacier Quest, 3.75 hour cruise is what we chose. It was perfect for my son he's 9. I loved the Ranger's program during the voyage. The food for lunch was great! Also, the bar/snack bar had great selection and the prices were so reasonable (I was surprised). The margarita is made with the ice they pull out of the water read more

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We went on the 26 Glacier Cruise, and it was wonderful! The lunch was far better than expected, and Lisa, our server, was lovely! She quickly got the allergen list for the cookies so that we could be sure everyone in our group was safe to eat. The views of the glaciers are amazing, and we were so excited to see them calve. It is chilly and windy on the upper deck, so bring some extra layers. Many people did not go up to the upper deck, and they definitely missed out! You could see fantastic views of the glaciers, plus many otters floating and salmon jumping. They also pulled up next to a bird rookery, which was very neat. This was one of our favorite parts of our trip to Alaska, and we would definitely recommend! read more

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Did the 26 glacier tour , 5 hours flew by. Crew was great, boat was well kept. Lunch was delicious

It was very well organized, avid booking the bus or the train because it is way too expensive, if you can just rent a car and drive there yourself. If you work for an airline, there is a discount of $35. The staff was super friendly and knowledgable. The 5 hours did not feel long and we were able to see a lot of wild life and up close the glaciers. The lunch was not all that great, yes the fish was small and the batter was thick, potatoes chips tested bit old but was served warm and at the end we were given a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. I was able to see a lot, learned few things and took lots of great pictures. read more

I highly recommend this. We had already done a flight over some glaciers and I wondered if I was wasting my money doing more glaciers but, this was great. Flying over glaciers is great but being on the same level with them is fabulous too. You get to actually see the icebergs and the colors so well. We saw seals and birds as well. Don't expect to see whales or anything like that. Recommendations: Be sure to figure out the schedule for getting to Whittier. You can only enter through a one way tunnel. They have a very tight schedule. You need to plan ahead. Also, the cruise will feed you some good clam chowder but I would suggest taking some extra snacks to nibble on. You definitely need coats, earmuffs, and gloves. We were glad we had our rain suits on too as it was raining and misting the day we went. The weather did not affect the quality of the tour. The seating is a little tight so I suggest asking about the seating options. Trying to fit 3 people side by side on one table is tough. Lucky for us, it was not sold out so we moved to a different table. This is money well spent. Do the full 26 glacier tour! read more

On our departure from Whittier, AK (via our cruise ship), we had to pass by Prince William Sound. It was so quiet, peaceful, and full of wilderness all around as we passed through this sound. Perfect getaway... read more

Customer service was excellent!! Captain was awesome and did a great job narrating. No one enforces wearing masks. An announcement was made, but there was one large group that continually left their table to go either outside, to the bar, or to the restroom and was maskless. This continued even after the captain told them to wear a mask. Very thing else was excellent and I'll tale a Covid test obviously when I get back to Texas. read more