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Ships dock at Whittier Cruise Terminal. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.

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Where ships dock

One cruise terminal.

  • Whittier Cruise Terminal

Walkable from the pier

Walk times from Whittier Cruise Terminal.

  1. 5min

    Whittier Harbor

    Bustling small-boat harbor framed by dramatic Chugach mountain walls

  2. 7min

    Sound Ideas

    Whittier gallery and gifts shop

  3. 8min

    Swiftwater Cafe

    Popular spot for fish and chips and Prince William Sound seafood

  4. 8min

    Whittier Bay Ice Cream & Pizza Parlor

    Harborside stop for pizza slices and ice cream cones

  5. 12min

    The Anchor Inn

    Historic family-owned Whittier establishment with dining and lodging

  6. 15min

    Day Use Area

    Shoreline park area with picnic spots along Passage Canal

  7. 15min

    Buckner Building

    Colossal abandoned Cold War military complex nicknamed the City Under One Roof

  8. 24min

    Portage Pass Trailhead

    Scenic hiking trail offering majestic views of Portage Glacier and lake

See all 16 stops in the planner

Hidden gems

Worth finding if you have an hour spare.

  1. 7min

    The Frisky Mermaid Cafe

    Cosy harbor coffee spot serving espresso drinks and baked goods

  2. 9min

    Oceanfront Cafe

    Casual seaside restaurant offering fresh seafood and harbor views

  3. 11min

    Begich Towers

    Iconic 14-story condominium housing almost all of Whittier's residents

  4. 12min

    Prince William Sound Museum

    Fascinating local museum dedicated to Alaska's military and regional history

  5. 39min

    Portage Overlook

    Scenic highway overlook revealing rugged glacier valleys and peaks

  6. Ride

    Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel

    North America's longest combined railway and highway tunnel

More ports nearby: Seward, Valdez, Kodiak, Skagway, Icy Strait Point (Hoonah).