Columbia Glacier, orca pods, harbor seals on icebergs — why Prince William Sound from Whittier is Anchorage's most underrated day trip, and how to do it.
Calving glaciers, orcas, puffins, and humpback whales — how to plan the perfect Kenai Fjords glacier cruise day trip from Anchorage in 2026.
Two and a half hours from Anchorage on the Seward Highway, Seward offers glacier cruises, the Alaska SeaLife Center, and fresh halibut at the harbor.
Whittier: gateway to Prince William Sound glacier cruises, sea kayaking, and fishing — dramatic fjord setting reachable by road from Anchorage.
Portage Glacier day trip from Anchorage: glacier cruise on M/V Ptarmigan, Byron Glacier Trail, and wildlife in Portage Valley, one hour south of the city.