Anchorage to Whittier Cruise Ship Transfer with Wildlife Tour

Your Alaskan adventure begins as our professional driver-guide welcomes you aboard our comfortable, climate-controlled motorcoach at your selected Anchorage pickup location. As you travel south along the stunning Seward Highway—designated as one of America’s most scenic routes—the panoramic vistas of Turnagain Arm unfold before you, with opportunities to spot beluga whales (seasonal) or Dall sheep clinging to the mountainsides.

Your guide will share fascinating stories about the Dena’ina people who have inhabited this region for thousands of years, Captain Cook’s exploration of the area in 1778, and the gold rush that transformed Alaska. Learn about the dramatic geological forces that shaped this landscape, including the devastating 1964 earthquake that changed the region forever.

The journey includes a memorable stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre sanctuary dedicated to the protection and rehabilitation of Alaska’s native wildlife. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to observe:

• Massive brown and black bears in naturalistic habitats
• Majestic wood bison and muskoxen
• Wolf packs, playful fox, and elusive lynx
• Moose, caribou, elk, and other iconic Alaskan species

Learn about each animal’s unique adaptations and the conservation efforts dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife heritage. The center offers excellent photography opportunities with animals against a backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery.

After your wildlife experience, continue your journey toward Whittier, where a truly unique Alaskan experience awaits—passage through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, North America’s longest highway tunnel at 2.5 miles. This remarkable one-lane tunnel serves both vehicles and trains, operating on a precisely timed schedule. Your guide will share the fascinating WWII history behind Whittier’s development as a secret military port and its evolution into today’s quirky community where most residents live in a single building.

Upon emerging from the tunnel, you’ll be greeted by the picturesque Prince William Sound before arriving at the Whittier Cruise Terminal with perfect timing for a smooth embarkation process.