Spend a full day navigating the iceberg-studded waters of Prince William Sound past 26 named glaciers, with an expert naturalist narrating every encounter with humpbacks, orcas, Steller sea lions, and puffins. This is the definitive water-level glacier and wildlife experience in Alaska.
What to expect
Departing Whittier, the vessel winds deep into the Sound past the towering faces of Blackstone, Beloit, and Surprise glaciers — some actively calving with thunderous booms into the sea. The naturalist identifies every species sighted: sea otters floating in kelp rafts, curious harbour seals hauled out on ice floes, and flocks of tufted puffins wheeling overhead. A hot Alaskan meal is served onboard as you drift beneath a glacier face. The return journey cuts through some of the most dramatic fjord scenery on the planet.
Good to know
Departs Whittier — directly adjacent to the cruise pier. Book the premium cabin for priority deck access and included meal. The 26-glacier itinerary runs approximately 5 hours; verify timing against your ship's all-aboard.