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Glacier Quest Cruise

One-day glacier and wildlife cruise in Prince William Sound, Alaska

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Alaska Railroad and Phillips Cruises & Tours combine a short cruise and optional train journey into a one-day Alaska excursion. The centerpiece is a 3.75-hour voyage into Blackstone Bay, where seven tidewater glaciers spill into Prince William Sound. Passengers sit in a heated cabin with reserved seating and enjoy a hot lunch while watching for sea otters, seals, bears, whales, and mountain goats against a backdrop of waterfalls. Those who add the Glacier Discovery Train spend 13.5 hours total: the train carries you from Anchorage or Girdwood south to Whittier, then back after the cruise. The trip suits families, photographers drawn to glaciers and wildlife, and travellers seeking an affordable Alaska experience without a multi-day commitment.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of $196 covers the cruise only; the Glacier Discovery Train is an optional add-on priced at $333 for the full day trip
  • The 'no seasickness guarantee' is stated in the inclusions but is not further defined in the evidence

Included

  • Wildlife and glacier cruise in Prince William Sound
  • Reserved seating in heated cabin
  • Hot meal
  • No seasickness guarantee

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
The cruise-only package ($196) does not include rail. Round-trip on the Glacier Discovery Train from Anchorage or Girdwood to Whittier is an optional add-on that brings the total to $333.
What do I see on the cruise?
The 3.75-hour cruise enters Blackstone Bay, home to seven glaciers and waterfalls. Wildlife may include sea otters, harbor seals, kittiwakes, bears, whales, and mountain goats.
What is included?
Reserved seating in a heated cabin, a hot meal, and the cruise itself are included. Alaska Railroad operates the optional train portion.
Where do I board?
The cruise departs from Whittier. If you add the train, you can board the Glacier Discovery Train from Anchorage or Girdwood.

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