Cruise Route and Map
Download the 26 Glacier Cruise two-page guide on directions, schedules, tunnel info and more. (200 KB PDF)
The 26 Glacier Cruise departs from Whittier and traverses 135 miles through the pristine passageways of Alaska’s Prince William Sound. Prepare to travel deep into College Fjord and view the Harvard and Yale Glaciers. Next, cruise to Barry Arm and then finally to Surprise Glacier in Harriman Fjord.
Getting to Whittier
Whittier is located approximately 60 miles southeast of Anchorage, perched on a protective harbor in Prince William Sound and bordered by the majestic Chugach Mountains. Under 200 residents live here year-round, except in the summer when the population more than doubles with cruise boat and fishing industry employees.
About Whittier
Under 200 residents live here year-round, except in the summer when the population more than doubles with cruise boat and fishing industry employees. Whittier's maritime climate is mild but wet, and the weather can vary throughout the day. We recommend you dress accordingly -- rain jackets and rubber-soled shoes are a must! Read more about Whittier here.
