Traveler's Guide to Whittier, Alaska
Maps of Whittier and the region
Whittier is located in the middle of South Central Alaska. It's isolated and central all at the same time. It's less than 100 miles from Anchorage, Seward, the Kenai Peninsula, and Valdez. Yet, it's tucked back into the Chugach mountains and on a fjord in Prince William Sound. It's a perfect jumping off point into the Alaskan maritime wilderness.
Military Historians know Whittier was founded by the US Army as port and railway terminal. The protected, ice-free port makes it attractive as a port. The large buildings that dominate the town - Begich Towers houses most of the residents - were contructed for military use.
Transportation
- Alaska Rail Road
- The World famous Alaska Railroad provides land access to Whittier. You can catch the train in Anchorage or at Portage and ride through the tunnel into town. The ride is very scenic and worthwhile. You can also bring a car along, but unless you are taking the ferry, why would you.
- Alaska State Ferry
- The AMHS (Alaska Marine Highway System) docks in the downtown of Whittier. This is the best way to access the town from the East and provides a beautiful trip from Valdez or Seward through Prince William Sound.
- Harley's Rent Alaska
- specializes in One Way Car, SUV, and Mini Van rentals between Anchorage Alaska and Whittier Alaska
- The Magic Bus
- Van shuttle from Denali to Seward / Homer. Makes a stop at the Pottage Tunnel for access to Whitter by train.
- Whittier Water Taxi
- Whittier Water Taxi offers water transportation service for up to six passengers to any back-country location throughout South Western Prince William Sound for camping, sea-kayaking, hiking, photography, birding and wildlife viewing hotspots.
Accommodation
There are a number of Bed and Breakfasts in Whittier, as well as a few hotels.
- The Anchor Inn - Whittier, Alaska
- Bread n Butter Charters and June's Bed & Breakfast - Home
- BreadnButter Charters and June's B&B in Whittier, Alaska.
- Alyeska Accommodations
- Bud & Carol's bed and breakfast in Girdwood alaska,
- Bud & Carol's Bed & Breakfast is in Girdwood,Alaska, 40 miles south of Anchorage, at the base of Mt. Alyeska Ski Resort
- JumpingSalmonLodge.com
- Portage Valley RV Park
- Portage Valley Cabins & RV Parking is nestled among the beauty of the trees, surrounded by the magnificence of the mountains and streams. Enjoy the beauty of Alaska, as you sleep peacefully in the rustic atmosphere.
- Inn At Whittier: First class hotel lodging located minutes from Anchorage on Prince William Sound.
- The Inn At Whittier offers full service hotel facilities just minutes from Anchorage, Alaska on Prince William Sound.
The Alaska Railroad heading into Whittier, Alaska is a memorable trip. Photo: Alaskan Dude
Activities, Cruises, and Charters
You can sea kayak, heli tour, and wildlife cruise from Whittier.
- Welcome to Two Legged Tours - Eco tours and Adventure Learning
- alpineairalaska.com - Helicopter tours and charters
- Prince William Sound Eco-Charters, LLC - Whittier, Alaska
- alpineairalaska.com - Helicopter tours and charters
- Prince William Sound Eco-Charters, LLC - Whittier Alaska
- Sea Mist Charters - Alaska Fishing Charters and Sightseeing Tours
- Prince William Sound Kayak Center : Whittier, Alaska : Kayak Rentals
- Alaska's Prince William Sound Kayak Center offers kayak rentals and custom itineraries along with guided tours to the best kayaking areas in Prince William Sound Alaska!
- Auklet Charter Services
- Prince William Sound Alaska - the perfect place for Alaskan vacations, adventure cruises, scientific research, birdwatching, and sightseeing with Auklet Charter Services - Whittier, Valdez, Cordova, Alaska.
- Babkin Charters - Custom boat charters in and around Prince William Sound, Alaska
- Enjoy Alaska sea kayaking, canoeing, wilderness, whale pods, scenic Prince William Sound, wildlife such as grizzly bears, wolf packs, dall sheep and back country skiing.
- Welcome to Bread n Butter Charters and June's Bed & Breakfast - Home
- BreadnButter Charters and June's B&B in Whittier, Alaska.
- Cruise West: Up-Close, Casual and Personal
- Cruise West specializes in small ship cruising to Alaska, Columbia River, British Columbia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Intracoastal Waterway, Antebellum South, Caribbean, Snake River, Denali
- Discovery Voyages - Prince William Sound Alaska Cruise
- Experience a true Alaska wilderness cruise adventure onboard the exclusive small ship - Discovery Voyages, Prince William Sound, Alaska.
- Lazy Otter Charters, Inc. - Explore The Waters Of Prince William Sound From Whittier, Alaska.
- Explore the waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound from Whittier, Alaska with Lazy Otter Charters, Inc.
- Major Marine Tours
- Major Marine Tours offers unforgettable full and half day glacier and wildlife viewing cruises of Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords with a National Park Ranger.
- Alaska cruises and fishing charters in Prince William Sound
- Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise - In One Day! : Alaska Tours
- 26 Glacier Cruise - In One Day! Phillips' Cruises and Tours provides an incredible one-day cruise opportunity from Anchorage and Whittier, Alaska. Experience the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife that make Alaska's magnificent Princes William Sound a fabulous Alaska travel destination.
- Prince William Sound Cruises & Tours: Day Cruises, Marine Tours, and Day Tour Packages in Prince William Sound
- Prince William Sound Cruises & Tours offers the best cruises in Prince William Sound. Prince William Sound Cruises & Tours provides the ultimate Prince William Sound experience - stunning glaciers, humpback and orca whale watching, and a smooth, comfortable ride.
- Prince William Sound Wildlife Tours
- Biologist-guided whale-watching and natural history tours for small parties aboard unique, snug, beachable cruiser. Wildlife, glaciers and wilderness of Alaska's coastal gem, Prince William Sound. Fast water taxi. Wheelchair accessibility. Whittier departure, Sound-wide operation. March - November
- Whittier Water Taxi
- Whittier Water Taxi offers water transportation service for up to six passengers to any back-country location throughout South Western Prince William Sound for camping, sea-kayaking, hiking, photography, birding and wildlife viewing hotspots.
Cruise ship at Whittier Alaska. Photo: Len@Loblolly
Fishing Charters
Fishing from Whittier is excellent. You can fish for Salmon, Halibut, lingcod, and rock fish with one of the professional fishing charter boats.
- Alaska halibut fishing Fish Wish Charters and Tours
- Fish Wish Charters and Tours offers some of the best Alaska halibut charters available.Only 40 miles from Anchorage, Alaska. We offer multi day halibut fishing and sight seeing charters in the Prince William Sound area. Fish Alaska for halibut, salmon & rock fish.
- Whittier Marine Charters - Fishing, whale watching, and glacier tours in Whittier, Alaska
- Fishing in Whittier Alaska with Whittier Marine Charters
- Sea Mist Charters - Alaska Fishing Charters and Sightweeing Tours
- Alaska Salmon Shark Charters - Alaska Halibut Fishing at Whittier, Whittier Alaska Salmon Fishing ,Whittier
- Alaska. Whittier Alaska Fishing Charters.Whittier Charters, Whittier Alaska Halibut Fishing Charters, Whittier Alaska Salmon Fishing Charters,Ling Cod Fishing Charters, Salmon Shark Charters.
- Alaska Good Time Charters: Alaska Fishing - Alaska Hunting - Whittier Alaska Sightseeing - Alaska Glacier Cruises
- Alaska sightseeing cruises, Alaskan halibut fishing charters salmon, trout. Bear deer hunting, bird watching, Whittier Alaska, Alaska cruises Prince William Sound. Alaska glacier cruises in Alaska Good Time Charters, LLC
- Gas and Time Alaskan Outfitters
- Hunt and fish Alaska with experienced and knowledgable Alaskan Outfitters guides.
- Alaska boat rentals from Whittier Boat and Tackle Rentals
- Do it yourself boat rentals
- Captain Ron's Alaska Adventures
- Offering premier five day, four night live aboard fishing, hunting and sightseeing charters in Prince William Sound.
Restaurants
Don't leave Whittier without tasting some fresh Alaskan seafood.
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