Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise

Offered by Salmon Berry Tours In Anchorage, Alaska

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About us

Salmon Berry Travel & Tours was founded on the idea that life in Alaska should be fun!

Throughout our history, this idea has delighted countless guests of all ages from around the world and delivered appreciation and awards. In a world of big box tours and commercialized Alaska experiences, we continue to deliver genuine and authentic Alaska hospitality, day tours, and tailor-made multi-day travel packages. It’s a small tour philosophy and a customized experience that provides lifelong memories every season of the year.

SAFETY FIRST

Salmon Berry Travel & Tours is fully insured, well above what is required for our business, and our drivers carry the proper training and licenses to guide you through Alaska! This standard is very important to us and we hope it is to you, too!

SUSTAINABILITY

Salmon Berry has made a commitment to the environment in an effort to keep Alaska pristine for future generations. We have designed our tours to have minimal impact on the communities that we visit; from our reusable water bottle initiative to our rechargeable hand warmer initiative, to our naturalist-led Anchorage Eco Tour, we empower our team and our guests to join us in a sustainable tourism mindset. As stewards, our team has donated personal time to partake in local trail building/restoration projects and city-wide clean-ups. We have partnered with the Renewable Energy Alaska Project on their Tour Green Program and the Beluga Whale Alliance as a part of their collaborative research to support local organizations striving to make a difference.

What we'll do

Take the drive along the Turnagain Arm along the Seward Highway and through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in North America, to enjoy a 3.5 hour cruise into Blackstone Bay!

*About
Our journey up Blackstone Bay takes us along the shores of this fascinating fjord carved by the ancient glaciers on their great retreat. It is an epic story of the powers between ice and granite. Live the history of glaciations as we cruise among the sheer cliff walls, wide glacier outwash streams, and deep groves and striations scoured in the rock walls.

In less than one hour from Whittier you will be sitting at the face two tidewater glaciers, Beloit and Blackstone and see the numerous waterfalls and hanging glaciers, remnants of giant glacier’s retreat. In route we’ll stop to photo sea otters and harbor seals that make their home in this part of the sound. During our adventure we’ll step ashore for a beach walk to experience the natural geology and thick rainforest. Enjoy a snack and hot drink as you reflect on your journey and this magnificent nook of Alaska.

What to expect / what's provided

*Duration: 8 hours

We go rain or shine! Prince William Sound is a temperate rainforest, so you should expect rain - that is what gives us all the beautiful glaciers and spectacular waterfalls! Remember... any adventure on the water will be 10-20 degrees cooler than on shore. Dress in layers - be sure to bring a fleece layer, waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and closed toed, water resistant hiking shoe.

*Trip includes:
- Local Alaskan guide(s)
- Admission through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel into Whittier
- Photo stops
- Lunch Bowl from Sweet Caribou
- Snacks and water
- Anchorage hotel pick up
- Anchorage hotel drop off

*Not included:
The crew today consists of your local driver/guide from Anchorage, Captain and Deckhand on the larger boats. We recommend a basic guide gratuity for your driver/guide at $10 per person. Gratuity received on board the day cruise is split evenly between the captain and deckhand. In general, the recommended gratuity for a day cruise is $20 per person.

*Important Note About Weather Cancellations or Tour Adjustments
In the event the captain cancels due to weather, you will receive a refund for the cruise portion. At that time, you will receive a refund of $180 per person. If the tour is modified due to weather and the captain authorizes a partial refund, we will communicate this when we receive the updated cruise rate.

Cancellation Policy

<p>Customers will receive a full refund if canceled within 48 hours of the initial booking. If canceled 7 days or more before the tour date, a 90% refund will be provided. Within 7 days, no refund applies. Date changes can be made with no penalty, based on availability and at this time, the tour is nonrefundable. Customers will receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to change, cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged full price.</p>

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