Wrangler1 Posted June 19, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I am visiting Anchorage Alaska the second week in July and staying a with a relative. I would like to take one of the Prince William sound day cruises during the week .... which one? should I book it in advance? Should I take the train from Anchorage to Whittier instead of driving? I will have a rental car but the train trip looks nice and I heard you have to time going thru a tunnel. Any comments or advice about the Prince William Sound glacier day cruises would be appreciated ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKStafford Posted June 19, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I'd book in advance. I've gone with Major Marine Tours before and enjoyed it. Train or not? Hmmm... Either way is awesome. The car would let you make additional stops like the Alyeska Tram, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, etc. Tunnel timing: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/creg/whittiertunnel/schedule.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted June 19, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I would rent a car in order to enjoy other sights/activities along the Turnagain Arm. However if your relative is going to take you sightseeing, the train would be a nice option. In the link posted by akstafford, there's a virtual drive you may find interesting. I've taken a few day cruises out of Seward, but not from Whittier. From my research, i'd choose Major Marine ovef Philips 26 Glacier.......i dont want to rush past 26 glaciers; I prefer a leisurely pace whers we are able to stop and enjoy wildlife or wait for a glacier to calve. And i'd choose the Blackstone tour ....covers more territory so more chances to spot wildlife. There is a recent trip report that includes a PWS cruise. And you can find others by using the SEARCH tool. Do searches with the words 'blackstone' then 'surprise'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I would rent a car in order to enjoy other sights/activities along the Turnagain Arm. However if your relative is going to take you sightseeing, the train would be a nice option. In the link posted by akstafford, there's a virtual drive you may find interesting. I've taken a few day cruises out of Seward, but not from Whittier. From my research, i'd choose Major Marine ovef Philips 26 Glacier.......i dont want to rush past 26 glaciers; I prefer a leisurely pace whers we are able to stop and enjoy wildlife or wait for a glacier to calve. And i'd choose the Blackstone tour ....covers more territory so more chances to spot wildlife. There is a recent trip report that includes a PWS cruise. And you can find others by using the SEARCH tool. Do searches with the words 'blackstone' then 'surprise'. Take a look at a map- the Blackstone routes cover the LEAST "territory", with Surprise Glacier going through a consistent sea otter area, plus the scenic sailing of Ester Passage. Overall, I've never seen a lot of wildlife on these tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler1 Posted June 22, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Thx for the comments, ---- (still deciding !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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