55% below similarNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Jade
Alaska - Southbound Whittier
SuiteInsideBalconyOcean View
$1,506 pp
$97 / night$676pp · incl. taxes
From $97/night — About $118/night below the $215/night median for similar sailings.
Departure port guide
Cruises from Whittier, AK
Alaska one-way · Prince William Sound
From $676 per person · 72 itineraries available · (245 sailings)
Begin or end an Alaska cruise in Whittier — a rail-linked port at the head of Passage Canal, 60 miles southeast of Anchorage. One-way Gulf of Alaska sailings connect Whittier with Vancouver or Seattle through glacier country.
Best deals from Whittier
Lowest fares on 72 itineraries — updated from our daily price crawl.
- 55% below similar
- Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Jade
13-Day Denali/Talkeetna Explorer - Southbound Cruisetour
SuiteInsideBalconyOcean View$98 / night$688pp · incl. taxes 
PrincessGrand Princess
Voyage Of The Glaciers With Glacier Bay (Southbound)
InsideBalconyOcean View$142 / night$993pp · incl. taxes
PrincessIsland PrincessVoyage Of The Glaciers With Glacier Bay (Southbound)
SuiteInsideBalconyOcean View$144 / night$1,011pp · incl. taxes- PrincessGrand Princess
Voyage Of The Glaciers With Glacier Bay (Southbound)
SuiteInsideOcean View$148 / night$1,037pp · incl. taxes 
Holland AmericaNieuw Amsterdam
- PrincessIsland Princess
Voyage Of The Glaciers With Glacier Bay (Southbound)
SuiteInsideBalconyOcean View$152 / night$1,062pp · incl. taxes - Holland AmericaNieuw Amsterdam
Why cruise from Whittier?
A few reasons cruisers keep sailing from here.
- One-way Alaska itineraries — more ports and glacier days than a round-trip loop
- Alaska Railroad connection — scenic rail from Anchorage to the pier
- Prince William Sound scenery — whales, glaciers, and fjords from day one
- Pairs with land tours — Denali and Anchorage extensions before or after
- Less crowded than Seattle — niche port for Alaska-focused travelers
Getting there
Airports, drives, and transfer tips for embarkation day.
- Fly into Anchorage (ANC) — 60 miles north via Alaska Railroad or road through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
- Alaska Railroad Whittier service connects Anchorage and the pier on cruise turn days
- The Whittier Tunnel operates on a schedule — align with your embarkation time
- One-way cruises require open-jaw flights (e.g., fly into Anchorage, out of Seattle)
Terminals & parking
Whittier has two cruise berths at the port. The town is small — arrive with transfers arranged. Tunnel traffic is scheduled; missing your window is costly. Follow cruise-line transfer instructions precisely.
Best time to cruise from Whittier
Alaska cruise season runs May through September, peaking June through August for warmest weather and longest daylight. Shoulder weeks in May and September can be cooler but sometimes cheaper.
Whittier is weather-exposed — pack layers and rain gear for embarkation day.