Originally Posted by
SAT Lawyer
On my upcoming trip to Alaska at the beginning of July, I'm trying to decide between doing a glacier cruise in Prince William Sound (out of Whittier) or Kenai Fjords (out of Seward). Either way, the tour will be part of a day-trip from Anchorage; we have a rental car. Which I'm sure both are good, which one would be better?
I'm considering using
26 Glacier Cruise for Prince William Sound or
Kenai Fjords Tours for Kenai Fjords, although I'm certainly amenable to other suggestions with regard to the best operator/tour.
Well, since you said Day Trip, I would recommend Prince William Sound. I dont suggest Seward for day trips. Just too many chances for things to head south quickly with the road (closure due to accidents or rock slides, slow RVs, etc, etc).
PWS cruises emphasize glaciers, Kenai Fjords cruises emphasize marine wildlife. Both are excellent. I took 26 Glaciers before but when I do PWS again I will use a different company. I prefer quality vs. quantity. Spend time at a glacier to be able to see it calve, not show me 26 glaciers from a distance. I hope to use Sound Eco Adventures sometime in the not too distant future from Whittier.