Explore on your own rating
Few sights in town, and the tunnel schedule controls road travel. Plan transfers carefully.
Where ships dock
- Whittier cruise terminal (embark/disembark port, mainly Princess)
Getting to town
Whittier is tiny and mostly a transfer point. The Alaska Railroad depot is a short walk from the cruise terminal.
Road access is through a one-lane tunnel that runs one direction at a time on a schedule. The Alaska Railroad and motorcoach companies (e.g. Park Connection) run scheduled Anchorage transfers. Check current timetables.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Prince William Sound glacier cruises (tour)
- Portage Glacier area (on the way to Anchorage)
- Begich Towers (exterior)
Beaches
- None.
Safety & tips
- Book Anchorage transfers ahead.
- The tunnel schedule matters if you drive.
- Weather can be cold and wet even in summer.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
For embarkation, arrive well within your cruise line's check-in window; tunnel delays happen.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.