Charter an exclusive vessel into Prince William Sound, cruising among Columbia Glacier — one of North America's most dramatic tidewater glaciers — alongside sea otters, orcas, and mountain goats on cliff faces. Private charter means the itinerary bends entirely to you.
What to expect
Whittier serves as your gateway — a short transfer through the world's longest highway tunnel. Your captain navigates the Sound's island-studded waters to Columbia Glacier's towering blue terminus, where chunks of ice the size of houses calve into the sea. Sea otters float on their backs in the bergs; harbor seals haul out on ice floes. The return route traces fjord arms where waterfalls cascade from snowfields, with a catered lunch aboard.
Good to know
Whittier is accessed via a 25-min tunnel from Portage (USD 13 toll); arrange ground transfer from Seward or Anchorage in advance. Book the charter directly and specify catering/dietary requirements. Allow a full 8–9 hour day. Confirm all-aboard time before selecting departure.