Anchorage to Whittier Bus Tour with Wildlife, Glacier, and Lunch Sightseeing Tour – Cruise Ship Days
Anchorage to Whittier Bus Tour with Wildlife and Glacier Viewing
Princess, Norwegian Cruise Lines
2026 SUMMER EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
All prices are going up March 1
SPECIAL THIS WEEK: Groups of 6 or more get 10% off if booked before this Sunday.
Add even more scenery to your transfer. In addition to our popular short wildlife tour which makes a one-hour stop to see animals at the wildlife center. We are offering this sightseeing Anchorage to Whittier Bus Tour with Wildlife and Glacier viewing on the way to your cruise ship that includes an easy hike to Byron Glacier, Lunch and a 1.5-hour stop at the Wildlife Conservation Center to see some Alaskan animals such as bears, moose, caribou, musk oxen, and wood bison. Perfect way to start your Alaskan vacation. Admission to the park and lunch is included in the price.
Anchorage to Whittier Bus Tour with Wildlife and Glacier viewing picks up at selected Anchorage hotels, airport, car rentals and drops off directly at the cruise ship terminal in time to board your ship.
Our services are available to anyone and you are welcome to take this tour even if you are not on a cruise ship.
ANCHORAGE TO WHITTIER BUS TOUR DETAILS:
PRICES
Saturdays and Mondays: $134per person
BUS DEPARTURE TIME/ LOCATION
Bus Departs Anchorage to Whittier on Saturdays and Mondays:
Morning – Pick up Anchorage hotels 10:30 – 11:15AM, bus departs Anchorage airport 11:30AM
ALL OF OUR BUS TRANSFERS AND TOURS WILL DELIVER YOU TO THE CRUISE SHIP IN TIME FOR BOARDING, YOU WILL NOT MISS YOUR CRUISE SHIP IF YOU TRAVEL WITH OUR BUSES, OUR SCHEDULE IS COORDINATED WITH CRUISE SHIP SCHEDULE!
BUS ARRIVAL TIME/ LOCATION
Bus Arrives Whittier on Mondays and Saturdays:
Arrives Whittier 3:45PM (Princess or Norwegian Cruise Line Ports)
Is that enough time to get to the ship? Will I miss my ship if I use your services?
During this Anchorage to Whittier Bus Tour with Wildlife and Glacier you will see all of the following:
Fully narrated Anchorage to Whittier bus tour allows you to learn the history and scenery that surrounds you while traveling on one of the most scenic highways in Alaska with a knowledgeable Alaskan guide,
Turnagain Arm with Beluga Whales and Dall Sheep (drive by);
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center – Bear, Moose, Caribou, Bison. See www.alaskawildlife.org
Byron Glacier with a short walk which gets you very close to the glacier;
Basic lunch included (sandwich, snacks, and water);
All entrance fees to above sites included;
Mild activity level
Each tour stop allows plenty of time at each location.
Anchorage to Whittier Bus Tour with Wildlife, Glacier, and Lunch Sightseeing Tour details:
Overview
We pick you up at Anchorage hotels or the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and begin our journey along the Seward Highway—an official National Scenic Byway known for glaciers, mountains, and wildlife. This fully narrated, 4 hour experience blends a comfortable transfer to Whittier with classic Alaska sightseeing, a wildlife visit, and a short glacier walk, ending with a convenient drop-off at the Whittier cruise ship terminal.
Anchorage to Turnagain Arm
South of Anchorage, the highway skims the edge of Potter Marsh, part of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, a seasonal haven for waterfowl and eagles. We continue beside the tidal waters of Turnagain Arm, where steep mountains plunge to the sea. At Beluga Point, we pause for photos and the chance—conditions permitting—to spot Dall sheep on the cliffs or beluga whales in the inlet.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC)
Next, we visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a sanctuary that cares for Alaska’s iconic animals. Here you can view bison, elk, moose, caribou, musk oxen, eagles, and (with luck) bears in spacious habitats while learning about conservation efforts. It’s a favorite stop for close-up photographs in a safe, respectful setting.
Portage Valley & Byron Glacier
Back on the highway, we turn into Portage Valley for an easy, gently graded walk to the Byron Glacier for exceptional photos and breathtaking veiws.
Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel & Arrival in Whittier
We travel through the 2.5-mile Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel—the longest highway tunnel in North America—before a direct drop-off at the Whittier cruise ship terminal for a smooth embarkation.
Coach Features
Easy step-up entry and wide aisle
Heating and air conditioning
Tinted, large picture windows for photography
Individual, full-size seats (no middle seats)
Friendly driver-guide narration throughout
Typical Timeline (subject to change)
10:30–11:15 AM – Hotel pickups in Anchorage
11:30 AM – Depart Anchorage Airport
12:00 PM – Turnagain Arm photo stop (Beluga Point or equivalent)
12:30–1:45 PM – Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Lunch provided)
2:00-3:00 PM – Byron Glacier easy walk
3:30 PM – Transit the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
Wildlife sightings and glacier access vary with weather, tides, and season. Tunnel operations are one-way on a timed schedule and may affect timing. Your guide will adapt stops for the best experience on the day of travel.
About Whittier, Alaska
If one one the Whittier cruises your final destination you might find following facts interesting. Whittier is Anchorage’s portal to Prince William Sound. Although Anchorage itself in on Upper Cook Inlet, the highest tides in the Northern America, muddy, fast-moving water offers no use for boating. Whittier, on the other hand, stands on the edge of a long fjord, whose clear waters are full of salmon orcas, and otters. Surrounded by mountains dripping with glaciers which are beautiful when the sun is shining, they also trap storms over the town and as a result 15 feet of rain and 20 feet of snow a year is average. Most of town’s 250 residents live in one 14-story structure, which certainly cuts down on snow-shoveling time.
In the past, the only way to get to from Anchorage to Whittier cruises was by riding through the mountain by train. Now the railway tunnel is paved creating North America’s longest highway tunnel and providing opportunities for buses, shuttles, and motorcoaches to take you to Anchorage.
There are lots of exciting things to do in Whittier such as hiking, fishing for salmon, trout, red snapper, photography, hunting for bear and birds, wildlife viewing, and much more right here in Whittier, Alaska!
This service is available only on Mondays and Saturdays.
Our tour/transfer is directly coordinated with the Norwegian and Princess cruise line schedule and place. We will pick you up at most locations in Anchorage, will take care of your luggage, and we GUARANTEE to deliver you to your cruise ship right on time for your departure.
Norwegian and Princess Cruise Lines:
Mid Morning:
10:30-11:15AM pick up at Anchorage hotels,
11:15-11:30AM departure from Anchorage airport.
3:45PM arrival to Norwegian or Princess Cruise Ship
Norwegian and Princess cruise ship depart at 6:00PM and 8:00PM from Whittier port
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