Anchorage Cruise Port
2000 Anchorage Port Road, Anchorage, AK, 99501
Located 60 miles (96 kilometers) southeast of Anchorage, the Whittier cruise port is the beginning and end point of many Alaskan cruises. The road from Anchorage to Whittier follows the Turnagain Arm of the Gulf of Alaska and is one of the most scenic drives in Alaska. Book extra time in Anchorage before or after your cruise to explore this magnificent coastline.
The basics
To make the most out of your time in Alaska, consider booking a cruise transfer and tour combo of the scenic Turnagain Arm before catching your cruise ship in Whittier. With its glacier views, whale-watching opportunities, and dramatic mountain scenery, the Turnagain Arm is a must for first-time Alaska visitors.
You’ll also want to spend time seeing the sights in Anchorage. The city’s popular trolley tour is a great way to view many top Anchorage landmarks, including Earthquake Park and Lake Hood, or you can take a scenic city tour and learn about Alaska’s indigenous cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Anchorage is also the gateway to the Alaska interior and jumping-off point for flightseeing tours of Denali National Park and Matanuska Glacier tours.
Things to know before you go
- Schedule extra time in Anchorage before or after your cruise to see a different side of the US state on your Alaska vacation.
- See the Anchorage city sights with a sightseeing or trolley tour.
- Combine a cruise ship transfer with a tour of the Turnagain Arm attractions.
How to get to Anchorage from the Whittier Cruise Port
Many cruise companies provide transportation from Whittier to Anchorage, and many companies provide private sightseeing transfers as well. The Alaska Railroad also offers service from Anchorage to Whittier, and most shore excursions include transportation from the cruise terminal.
Port information
Whittier is the cruise port closest to Anchorage. Whittier is located on the northeastern shore of the Kenai Peninsula on Prince William Sound. Services are limited in Whittier, so most cruise passengers stay in Anchorage before or after their cruise. The US dollar is the currency, and English is the official language.
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