99Cruiser Posted August 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm flying into Anchorage on a redeye and land around 4AM and paid for a Princess transfer to Whitter. I've read it takes between an hour and half and two hours to get from Anchorage to Whitter and since we don't board until early afternoon does anyone know what Princess does for their passengers? Will they take us early and we just sit around the port until it's time to board? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKStafford Posted August 23, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Did they give you a time that your transfer will depart? I'm guessing it'll be after noon. If it was me, I'd skip the Princess transfer. Take a cab to the Alaska Railroad depot downtown and take the Glacier Discovery train to Whittier. Do a Prince William Sound glacier cruise. They'll have you back in time to board your ship that evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99Cruiser Posted August 24, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I cancelled my transfer and booked the train. The train gets to Whitter at noon and we can board at 12:30. I'll most likely board and drop off my carry on and such then go out and do something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKStafford Posted August 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I cancelled my transfer and booked the train. The train gets to Whitter at noon and we can board at 12:30. I'll most likely board and drop off my carry on and such then go out and do something Whittier is pretty tiny with almost nothing in town. I'd recommend either booking a glacier cruise, kayaking trip or fishing trip. Or if you'd like a good hike: http://akstafford.blogspot.com/2016/07/portage-pass-trail-to-portage-glacier.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaciers Posted August 25, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I cancelled my transfer and booked the train. The train gets to Whitter at noon and we can board at 12:30. I'll most likely board and drop off my carry on and such then go out and do something Much better choice. The first Princess bus doesn't depart the airport until noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted August 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I cancelled my transfer and booked the train. The train gets to Whitter at noon and we can board at 12:30. I'll most likely board and drop off my carry on and such then go out and do something The glacier cruises are amazing in Whittier. Will get you back to the ship in time to board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted August 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Did they give you a time that your transfer will depart? I'm guessing it'll be after noon.If it was me, I'd skip the Princess transfer. Take a cab to the Alaska Railroad depot downtown and take the Glacier Discovery train to Whittier. Do a Prince William Sound glacier cruise. They'll have you back in time to board your ship that evening. I have to agree with this advice. The Prince William Sound glacier tours are magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen1 Posted August 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Whittier is pretty tiny with almost nothing in town. I'd recommend either booking a glacier cruise, kayaking trip or fishing trip. Or if you'd like a good hike: http://akstafford.blogspot.com/2016/07/portage-pass-trail-to-portage-glacier.html Yeah. Exactly right. There's nothing in town. Check out these guys too. I haven't used them, but know some folks who have. They pick up at the airport and all the major hotels. They have a wildlife tour option that looks pretty good. Good luck! https://alaskacruisetransfer.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted August 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Especially for some people who see little of mainland Alaska, the last thing I'd suggest is heading to the cruise ship. There are numerous options to consider, if of interest. I too agree a Prince William Sound boat tour is TOP choice that I continue to repeat over and over. :) Simply excellent. And especially with all the claims of wanting glacier glacier viewing- this is a superb opportuiity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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