recommendations for excursion options for all day in Whittier???

[srmeeks]

14 day cruise in May with an all day stop in Whittier. Anybody have any recommendations for excursions or unusual fun activities during this time?

[Italy52]

We have taken the 14-day cruises to Alaska quite a few times.  When we have our turn-around day in Whittier, we go on the Phillips 26 Glacier cruise --- https://phillipscruises.com/.  Because Whittier is a very small port and doesn't really offer us anything to do, we go on the tour. 

[Glaciers]

We’ve done a few of these as well and agree the 26 Glacier Cruise is very good. Another option is the Spencer Glacier Iceberg Float.  You can also just stay on the train which travels up the very scenic Placer River Valley.  It returns to Whittier at about 6pm. We also rented a car once for the day and explored Turnagain Arm and into Anchorage which worked well.  If you end up staying in Whittier there’s a dandy hike called the Portage Pass Trail that gives you spectacular views.

https://alaskanrafting.com/product/spencer-iceberg-placer-river-float/

https://www.alaskarailroad.com/travel-planning/day-trips/spencer-iceberg-and-placer-river-float

 

[AKStafford]

26 Glacier Cruise is great. Or go kayaking with Lazy Otter. The train ride through the tunnel to Spencer Glacier or the Grandview turnaround is relaxing.

Or, rent a car from Avis. Drive through the tunnel. You could visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, have lunch at Alyeska Resort, ride the tram up, visit Virgin Creek Falls. Or head south to Seward for the day.

If you want a good hike, you could do the Portage Pass Trail all the way to the lake. 

[CruiserBruce]

Another vote for 26 Glaciers...great excursion.

[Coral]

26 Glacier cruise.

 

I think there is kayaking also in the area.