Love Whittier! I have been on the 26 Glacier cruise many times. I’ve also spent a lot of time in Seward, and done most of the tours as well as spending quite a bit of time in both places on private and research boats. I much prefer Whittier. It’s great on a turnaround day. I can do laundry, wander through town, eat at the Swiftwater Cafe, go for a hike, or just sit somewhere and enjoy the day.