Anchorage to Whittier

Pickup & Drop-Offs

Anchorage
Dena’ina Civic Center

Whittier
Whittier Cruise Docks (Holland/Princess and Norwegian)

Schedule

Anchorage to Whittier
1:30 PM – 3:45 PM*
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

*Select ship days only

FULL SCHEDULE

Rates

  • $85 – Adult (12+)
  • $45 – Child (0-11)
ALL RATES

Anchorage to Whittier

The Park Connection runs between Anchorage and Whittier only on designated cruise ship days. The departure from Anchorage to Whittier connects with our Park to Park route, which originates in Denali. This unique service allows you to travel between Denali or Talkeetna and Whittier in one day, optimizing time on a pre-cruise vacation. Tap for a glimpse into this scenic route.

The trip from Anchorage to the port city of Whittier takes two hours, covering 60 scenic miles and a 2.5-mile-long tunnel. The journey to your cruise ship takes you through the city of Anchorage, past Potter Marsh, and along the Turnagain Arm. This is the beautiful Seward Highway, designated as a National Scenic Byway. Sightings of wildlife such as Dall sheep and eagles are common. Turning onto the Whittier access road, you’ll travel through Portage Glacier Valley before reaching the Whittier tunnel. This is a one-lane tunnel shared with the Alaska Railroad, so there are designated times that vehicles can travel. Once through, the motorcoach drops at both cruise ship terminals.

Route Guide