4.5 hrs Prince Wiiliam Sound Blackstone Bay Glacier

General information

Destination	Category
Anchorage, United States	Cruise and Boat Tours

Program details

Come aboard the Kenai Star for a memorable cruise to the most spectacular glaciers in Prince William Sound. This 4.5 hour glacier cruise departs daily from Whittier and ventures into the calm, protected waters of Prince William Sound, where seasickness is highly unlikely. The best option for the glacier enthusiast, this cruise spends approximately 40 minutes in front of two active tidewater glaciers and one active hanging glacier to maximize your chances of seeing spectacular glacier calving, where massive chunks of glacial ice crash into the water. Enjoy your time floating among the icebergs as the massive Blackstone and Beloit Glaciers tower 700 feet over the 85-foot vessel.

Nine named alpine and cirque glaciers are visible in the nearby mountains as we cruise. You will also see breathtaking scenery, towering waterfalls, and wildlife such as eagles, harbor seals, sea otters, and bird rookeries, all from the relaxing comfort of our Coast Guard-certified ship. A fjord is a deep, u-shaped valley which has been formed by glacial erosion. Prince William Sound is located in a temperate rainforest and receives a vast amount of rainfall which feeds the many overflowing waterfalls that you will see in the area.


Cruise with Meal Option:

Fifteen minutes into the cruise we will begin serving our optional all-you-can-eat Alaska salmon and prime rib meal that is freshly prepared onboard. This meal is served buffet style and is consistently rated as the best of any day-cruise company in Southcentral Alaska. While you enjoy our cruising restaurant service you will be able to sit at your reserved seat inside the heated cabin and not miss out on any of the beautiful scenery. The meal is served by table number, but if you would rather be on one of the outside viewing decks when your table is called you will have plenty of time to enjoy your meal when the crew opens the buffet for seconds for all tables.


Meeting/pick-up point: Harbor Loop Rd, Whittier, AK 99693.

Duration: 4.5 hours approximately.

Start/opening time: At 12.45pm. Buffet is from 1pm (main couse) to 4:15pm (desert bar). All start times are approximate.

End/closing time: 5:15pm.

Languages:

Others: The Cruise Departs daily from Whittier Small Boat Harbor. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available and must be requested in advance, at the time of reservation. Full Bar Service available at an additional cost.

This cruise travels along the rugged coastline in the calm, protected waters of Resurrection Bay.

Routes may vary depending on wildlife and weather. A National Forest Ranger will be on board to narrate the cruise.