Expert advice on best places to stay, things to do, and how to get around in whittier alaska. Combine city transfer with alaskan sightseeing on this oneway tour from whittier to anchorage, calling at beluga point, portage glacier, and the alaskan wildlife conservation center. It is the wettest city in alaska and the united states, receiving significantly more annual precipitation than yakutat and ketchikan which are the second and thirdwettest cities in alaska, respectively. Whittier marine charters whittier fishing charters, whale. Noaa fisheries and alaska marine mammal stranding network partners responded. Find maps of alaska and information on alaska s cities and towns including how to get there, what to do and see and were to stay to have a great alaska vacation. Wildlife viewing near whittier, alaska department of fish and. Whittier is the 5th most connected city in alaska ahead of anchorage, chugiak, eagle river, and seward, but behind girdwood. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in whittier, alaska on tripadvisor.
Alaska s amazing whales can grow up to 42 feet in length and weigh up to 66,000 lbs. Created by the whittier chamber of commerce, this colorful pdf document provides an excellent look at the locations of all of the businesses, recreational activities, and events in whittier. This small city where almost everyone lives in the same building can only be reached via north americas longest tunnel. Phillips cruises alaska glacier tours whittier prince william sound. Dec 02, 2017 amazing underwater world revealed at smittys cove in whittier. This 4hour alaska whale watching cruise through resurrection bay is in an area famous for its rich marine wildlife and stunning coastal landscapes. Noaa fisheries and alaska marine mammal stranding network partners responded to reports of the stranded whale monday, speegle said. Navigate through icebergs, see the glacier calve, and view a kittiwake rookery. Noaa fisheries and alaska marine mammal stranding network partners. If humpbacks are your hearts desire, you should check out the whale watching tours in juneau.
Whittier has been a port on the alaska marine highway, but its only link to alaska s highways was via the alaska railroad. If you do not have acrobat reader, click to download the free software. The connected metric is a citywide average based on fcc data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level. Our grand princess cruise was seven days from vancouver bc to whittier alaska. Young humpback whale found dead tuesday along turnagain arm.
See glaciers and wildlife up close from whittier, alaska. Our award winning glacier cruises depart from whittier alaska the gateway to prince william sound. Whale watching tours are available in kenai fjords, seward, juneau, whittier as well as other towns and ports in southeast alaska and each location offers a better opportunity to see a different species of whale. Plan a day away from the crowds on the crystal waters around skagway. Located just a short walk to the mouth of neck lake outlet, where it empties into whale passage. Were here to assist you, with many flights to whittier.
Aug 07, 2016 the tiny town whittier, alaska is located 58 miles southeast of anchorage at the head of passage canal on the west side of prince william sound. Thanks to our discounted airfares, youll have loot left over for all of whittiers superb boutiques, eateries, and nightlife. Oct 14, 2015 read our insiders guide on the best places to go on a first visit to alaska, as recommended by telegraph travel. Killer whales of southern alaska north gulf oceanic society. So we came up with a new kayaking adventure that we think exceeds all our alaska favorites. The 10 best things to do in whittier updated 2020 must. The waters of alaska are full of humpback whales and orca waiting to be seen. Whittier alaska day cruises prince williams sound, alaska tours. Whittier fishing charters, whale watching, glacier tours. Welcome to whittier, alaska, a community under one roof. Turnagain arm and alaska wildlife tour from anchorage. That will bring up previous posts for you to look thru. This group has done well since leaving ab pod and has grown to 18 whales in 2010.
Save big on cruises departing from seattle 20192020 when you book with dreamlines. Sea otters, whales, sea birds and seals are often spotted, but its the. When it comes time to take your next holiday, put your faith in. Could you please recommend a whale watching cruise out of whittier. We will travel to the outer reaches of prince william sound, where humpback, minke, and orca whales are a common sight. Seward alaska whale watching cruise resurrection bay. Refer a member job postings download photos vic fam opportunities update.
One of the most interesting things about your visit to whittier may just be how you arrive or depart the city. Gary our tour guide on the bus was just an incredible source of information the bus journey alone was jammed packed. Alaska sightseeing glacier tours and whale watching three hour blackstone glacier tour a tour to the face of blackstone glacier. Connected to the rest of alaska by road, rail and the alaska marine highway, whittier attracts a large numbers of visitors during the summer looking for the unspoiled wilderness of water, ice and granite that lies beyond its shores. Jan 18, 2015 welcome to whittier, alaska, a community under one roof this sleepy town on the west side of prince william sound is remote, and its hit with brutal winter weather every year. Another name for the minke whale is the little piked whale. Whittier s geographical location makes it the ideal gateway for freight ships, cruise lines, fishers, and recreational boaters. Travel alaska whittier traveler and vacation information. Skagway wildlife tours, skagway whale watching tours. They are curious and have been known to keep up with and even approach ships. A fleet of fast, modern boats takes you to specifically selected tidewater glaciers as you watch for puffins, cormorants, sea phillips 26 glacier cruise, out of whittier, will take you to 26 different glaciers in just 5 hours. On april 23, 1943 workers completed the spur, which consisted of a 1mile tunnel through begich peak and a 2. Alaska railroad whittier shuttle passes stockpiles of stone needed for new track and road.
Cruise prince william sound in alaska for a look at humpback, gray and orca whales. We may take a wildlife tour with major marine in seward so that is why we thought about the whale watching tour in whittier. Blackstone bay is a simply gorgeous fjord located south of whittier, alaska on the. Whales are occasionally seen but for the most part dont venture into the bay. Our no seasickness guarantee, firstclass catamarans, complimentary hot meal and customized narration are just a few of the many reasons why phillips cruises and tours is recognized for operating the best glacier cruise experience in alaska. I got to experience being a pier runner for the first time after an amazing whale watching excursion where we saw eagles, orcas. The city of whittier, alaska is at the head of the passage canal on the western edge of prince william sound.
Whale watching is one of the top activities in alaska s prince william sound, where patient visitors are often rewarded with views of active orcas and humpback whales. Phillips 26 glacier cruise, out of whittier, will take you to 26 different glaciers in just 5 hours. Seward alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife and kenai fjords photography tours from seward ak. Whittier is located at the northern tip of the northernmost temperate rainforest. Places to eat in whittier alaska admin 20190703t15. Various species of whales migrate between the warm coastal waters of mexico and the frigid waters of alaska. Whale watching in prince william sound whittier, ak. Whale watching in anchorage starts with the belugas cruising in cook inlet. Gary our tour guide on the bus was just an incredible source of information the bus journey alone was jammed packed with fun stop offs and garys incredible stories. Hello, we will be staying in bird creek for 2 nights june 17 and 18 before going fishing in soldotna. During the 22 hours of sunlight that bathe whittier, alaska each day in the summertime. Speegle said its uncommon for humpback whales to be in upper cook inlet, especially turnagain arm. Ive seen several posts lately about sound eco tours but dont recall if they were specifically whale watching.
I am going to be in seward and girdwood so i can go to whittier as well. Great deals on cruises to alaska, hawaii, and more. Phillips cruises alaska glacier tours whittier prince william. The city of whittier is starting the conceptual design and planning process to extend shotgun cove road to improve access points to passage canal. You can enjoy marine wildlife with whale watching from seward in kenai fjords national park.
When to see whales humpbacks can be seen in prince william sound anytime during the summer months, with may, june and july being the top months to catch a glimpse. Have your camera or video recorder on hand to capture all the action, as juneau whale watching tours are likely to give you lots of chances for sightings. A guide june 8, 2015 whittier is a tiny town its population is only 222 people but like so many other small towns in alaska, they have a few different wildlife and nature tours to serve the tourists who pass through town. Zillow has 7 homes for sale in whittier ak matching. Countless whales spend the summer near alaska shores feeding, and views of these mighty mammals are best in the waters near anchorage. Join us for our first tour of the season as we cruise through resurrection bay to the gulf of alaska in search of our returning visitors. Prince william sound in alaska is the summer habitat for gray, humpback and orca whales, making april through september some of the best months to whale watch. Young humpback whale found dead tuesday along turnagain. Alaska whales where to see whales in alaska for 2017. Whittier real estate whittier ak homes for sale zillow.
Take a skagway wildlife tour with the best in skagway and let your dreams about alaska come true. In this alaskan town, every resident lives in the same building winter in whittier means one thing. The beauty of prince william sound attracts tourists every year. This whale can be tricky for whale watcher to spot, as they are small and easily hidden in a choppy sea. I have read good things about major marine tours and also about captain gerry with sound eco adventures. Glassdoor lets you search all open jobs in whittier, ak. How to see whales in alaska the best whale watching spots. I have been reading about some of the cruises offered and was wondering if any. Alaska whale watching tours best in seward, whittier. Most species of whale bear a fin on their backs known as a dorsal fin. Our cruising restaurant service allows you to enjoy freshlyprepared salmon and prime rib while viewing wildlife, glaciers, and beautiful scenery. Enjoy cozy comforts on the highspeed catamaran and wander its outdoor decks as you come within 300 feet of massive tidewater glaciers.
Although alaska whales generally do not possess hind limbs, some whales such as sperm whales and baleen whales sometimes have rudimentary hind limbs. Four to six hour glacier tour this flexible trip takes. Cruises from seattle 20202021 save up to 39% dreamlines. By land you will travel 2 12 miles through a mountain tunnel which is shared by alternating directions of vehicle and rail traffic. Accessed from whittier, alaska, 60 miles south of anchorage, prince william sound is. The whole experience from booking to embarking at the end was absolutley perfect.
You can sail among them, listening to the glaciers calve on a halfday boat trip from whittier, three hours from anchorage, with companies such as. Enjoy the unique experience of a trip to whittier, alaska, driving the longest combined vehiclerailroad tunnel in north america. Here are facts you might not know about whittier, alaska. Get great views of glaciers, whales and wildlife, while also getting a great chance to catch the fish that make alaska s waters famous. Orcas live in the waters surrounding coastal alaska including outside seward, near kodiak, in whittier s prince william sound, in glacier bay, icy straight and in alaska s inside passage. Countless whales spend the summer near alaska shores feeding, and views of. Go to the alaska forum and next to the search in box, type sound eco using the quotes.
Often you will find locals hanging out, workers passing through and catching a meal, or travelers from afar checking out the whittier scene. Alaska whale watching includes where to see whales in alaska. My husband and i are interested in taking a boat cruise out of whittier to see whales and wildlife. Exploring the gloriously remote us state from whale. Whale watching cruise with kenai fjords tours in seward alaska. Day cruises out of seward and whittier combine the opportunity to whale.
Witness the return of gray whales to alaska waters on their annual 10,000 mile migration. Whittier community school is a small prek12 school in whittier, alaska. Hotel suites, restaurant, bar, grocery, museum and more. Fishing, whale watching, denali national park grand. Whittier fishing charters we offer alaska fishing charters, whale watching, glacier tours if youre seeking a professional, experienced whittier fishing charter service in south central alaska, whittier marine charters is your choice. In this alaskan town, every resident lives in the same. Alaska sightseeing, glacier tour and whale watching whittier. Tony knutson drives across the kuskulana bridge in chitina. Enjoy cozy comforts on the highspeed catamaran and wander its. This combine building had a mess hall, sleeping quarters, movie theatre, bowling alley, small jail, and tunnels connecting the town of whittier, alaska. Witness the amazing annual migration of california gray whales, traveling 5,000 miles to kenai fjords national park, alaska.
Places to eat in whittier alaska restaurants cafes dining. Forget me not flowers are very fragrant in the evening and night time, though there is little or no scent in the daytime. In business since 1991, this sewardbased fishing charter company offers half and full day charters for salmon, rockfish, lingcod and halibut. In 1948, the military established an outpost in whittier as the port of whittier was an icefree, deepwater port strategically located near anchorage and interior alaska. With humpback whales all summer, and gray whales in the spring, this commercial fishing town on an island south of cook inlet in the gulf of alaska may be the states best kept whalewatching secret. Officials with the girdwood fire department and the whittier police. Situated at the head of the passage canal on the western edge of prince william sound, the community of whittier is approximately 60 miles southeast of anchorage. Alaska whale watching tours whalewatching in alaska. Alaska gray whale watching cruise major marine tours. Whale watching is one of the top activities in alaskas prince william sound, where patient visitors are often rewarded with views of active orcas and humpback. With charter history since 1998, we have more than twice the fishing experience of most competitors. Tripadvisor halfday tour from whittier to anchorage.
Once accessible only by boat or rail, this gateway to prince william sound is now a 60mile drive from downtown anchorage. Whittier alaska fishing charters whittier alaska fishing. We arrive in anchorage on may 29 and see that he has an opening on june 1. Johnnys place is a tiny log cabin nestled in the woods of whale pass, alaska. Aside from the great sound system, which lets you hear the mysterious cries and songs of the whales, you also have access to binoculars on boardgreat for whale watching, but also useful for spotting stellar sea lions, harbor seals, dalls porpoises, bald eagles, bears, sitka blacktail deer, and seabirds, any of which you may likely see. Trail maps and guides alaska department of natural resources. The odds are so great of seeing whales that sightings are even guaranteed. Amazing underwater world revealed at smittys cove in whittier. I am trying to decide which whale watching trips to take that will have the least chance for sea sickness. Prince william sound whale watching cruises are available out of valdez and whittier alaska and rate high amongst alaska cruise ship passengers and visitors alike. Later, whittier was used by gold miners during the alaska gold rush to travel between prince williams sound to the cook inlet and interior regions of alaska. We are interested in taking the whale watching trip with sound eco. Whale watching in prince william sound northern explorer.
The log cabin provides a cozy retreat after a day of enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Whittier alaska fishing charters situated at the head of the passage canal on the western edge of prince william sound, the community of whittier is approximately 60 miles southeast of anchorage. Tour includes whale watching cruise with onboard naturalist, wild alaskan salmon and allyoucaneat buffet at the gold creek salmon bake, transfers to and from the pier. It is a fast swimmer, swimming at 1621 mph, spending very little time on the surface. Anchorage whale watching deals in anchorage, ak groupon. Whale watching in ketchikan alaska coral princess cruise. Departure was slightly delayed due to an extensive cleaning due to.
This location is known as a great coho salmon fishing destination. Glacier and wildlife cruises, cruise transfers, and more. Based in anchorage, the alaska tours company offers three, fullday whale watching cruises that last from six to nine hours. Skagway wildlife tours are a fantastic and affordable way to spend the time you have while docked in port. The composite bachelor housing service and recreation center, also known as the buckner building, was completed in 1953.
Porcupines, black bear, mountain goats, salmon, humpback whales, sea otters, orcas, and harbor seals are. The best time for whale watching in alaska getaway usa. Official state of alaska vacation and travel information. Silence, then a gigantic form breaches the surface. Enjoy cozy comforts on the resurrection bay and kenai fjords are great places. Biologists believe its the same whale that drew spectators, scientists and police to mile 87. Whale watching cruises in anchorage, alaska usa today. It was later determined that whale was a juvenile whale. Benefit from your guides live narration as you cruise across the frozen landscape with ease and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees included in the price. The prince william sound kayak tour showcases the absolute best attractions of sea kayaking in alaska in superlative fashion. On this seward day tour, witness the amazing annual migration of california gray whales, traveling over 5,000 miles from baja california to the nutrient rich waters of alaska s bering sea.
Many people requested that we design an alaska kayak tour that begins from anchorage as it is the easiest city in alaska to get to. Easy to recognize whales include ab39 and her calf ab55. My day in the port of ketchikan, alaska on the coral princess. The best time for whale watching in alaska including juneau and seward plus alaska whale watching season and dates is covered in depth. Seward alaska whale watching, glacier viewing, wildlife.