Prince William Sound Cruises

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND
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PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND CRUISES
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Alaska’s Prince William Sound boasts a rare combination of diverse wildlife and dramatic scenery, making it the ideal location for small ship cruising. Here sea otters frolic among the waves, mountains rise from the sea and thousands of glaciers litter the landscape. Prince William Sound is unlike any other place on earth.

Glaciers

Prince William Sound glaciers are probably the single biggest draw for the area. Perhaps nowhere in the world exists a higher concentration of such striking tidewater glaciers. One dramatic spectacle aboard any Prince William Sound tour is calving glaciers - huge portions of ice break free from the glaciers and fall into the sea, creating a thunderous clap and rolling waves. The relatively small size of the Dream Catcher gives us great maneuverability and affords us the opportunity to get closer and stay longer then would be possible aboard a larger ship.

Wildlife

The array of wildlife that can be found in Prince William Sound is astounding. Whales are very prevalent here. Migrating between Alaska in the summer and Hawaii in the winter, enormous Humpback Whales are very common during the summer months. Orca (Killer Whales), Gray Whales, Dall Porpoise and Harbor Seals are also quite common summertime sites in the sound. We often pass Sea Lions sunning on the rocky coastline and Sea Otters lazily floating on their backs, as well.

Not all the wildlife on our Prince William Sound cruises lives in the water. Many bears make Prince William Sound their home, as well as moose and hundreds of species of birds. We'll always keep eyes peeled for bears along the shores, where we'll see lots of Black Bears and maybe even a Brown Bear.

Adventure

If you enjoy sea kayaking, or think it might be something you would enjoy, then a Prince William Sound cruise may be just the thing for you. The many tidewater glaciers here feed a steady supply of ice bergs to the sound, making for excellent paddling among the ice. Hundreds of secluded coves, narrow passages and tiny bays attribute the the phenomenal kayaking here. Plus, kayaks are a fun and easy way to get to beaches and explore shorelines.

Beach combing is great in the sound. The area is rich with history and many remnants from a forgotten Alaskan era still remain for your exploration. Depending on the time of year, berry picking is fantastic along many of the beaches, as is fishing right from the Dream Catcher.

Getting to Prince William Sound

Whittier Alaska is the western gateway to Prince William Sound and serves as our home port for Prince William Sound tours. Just an hours drive south of Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport, the sleepy little town of Whittier is the perfect place to start your Alaska adventure cruise. Daily flights into Anchorage are available from all over the country and the drive to Whittier is one of the most scenic in North America. Plus, if you’re interested in extending your vacation beyond your cruise, the proximity of Whittier to Anchorage is a huge advantage.

"The glaciers were even more impressive then we had imagined - and we were able to get so close to them!" "It's hard to believe your seeing it with your own eyes - the immense icebergs that crash away from the tide water glaciers."   more..

Humpback Whales are very common in Alaska during the summer cruise season.

Tidewater Glacier one of many you will see in Prince William Sound

A Prince William Sound ice cube.

Captain Rob showing some of the younger cruisers some of the indigenous life.

Fun for the whole family along the shore.

Kayaking amongst icebergs in Prince William Sound.

The Details

*All expeditions run seven days, six nights.

*Prices for Prince William Sound and Cape St Elias expeditions are all inclusive except for taxes, any hotel or bed and breakfast costs, and gratuities.

What's Included

*Transportation to and from the Stevens Municipal airport in Anchorage to Whittier, the point of departure (for Prince William Sound only)

*Private stateroom for two

*Rain gear and boots

What to bring

Personal Gear and Clothing
Alaska weather conditions are variable making layers a must, to insure your comfort on and off the boat. Our voyages are not extreme expeditions, that being said you will not need special clothing or gear to enjoy your trip with us.

You should dress in layers and keep in mind wool and synthetic clothing keep you warm even when they are wet. Cotton, while a wonderful material, which is quite adequate on board, is not recommended for any outdoor activities since it does not dry quickly and offers no warmth once wet. Remember you will only need enough clothes for 7 days on the boat and we do have a washer and dryer for your use. You will find the days can run the gauntlet from warm, sunny, to cold, rainy, overcast and back again in the blink of an eye, so be prepared.

The following list will help you make the most of your trip:
* Layers - Multiple shirts, sweaters, and fleece) are much better than one jacket
* Shirts - Two to three mostly long sleeved. A shirt that is tightly woven will provide the best protection against bugs and the sun
* Pants - Two to three pair with one quick drying synthetic pair
* Shorts - At least one pair
* Socks - Enough for the trip and some wool socks to wear with rubber boots
* Jacket/Sweater/Vest - Fleece jackets are just wonderful when incorporated with wind proof shell
* Gloves - Lightweight or mittens (quick drying)
* Long Underwear for your comfort one pair of polypropylene, capilene, or thermax top and bottoms.
* Brimmed Hat - for sun protection
* Personal Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)
* Sun Block and Lip Balm SP 30
* Personal Medications - Enough for the whole trip
* Sunglasses
* Insect Repellent - We suggest using pumps and creams.
* Equipment and other miscellaneous items:
- Binoculars
- Spare batteries
* Shoes and Hiking Boots

*We will provide rubber boots, the commercial fishing variety, which are designed for hard use and comfort. You will need a wool-hiking sock to wear with the boots. These boots work great for shore excursions and kayaking. On board, tennis shoes or sandals will work just fine. Hiking boots, if you have them, increase your comfort level during high meadow hikes.

*Gear and Luggage
Because soft bags pack best on board a vessel, we ask you NOT to bring hard sided luggage. Two medium bags are a much better option than on large bag.

*Day Pack
A small day pack is almost indispensable or shore excursions. It will carry rain gear, extra clothes, water bottle, snack, cameras, and anything else you wish to take on short hikes.

*Rain Gear
During your stay with us we will provide high quality commercial rain gear (top and bottoms) by Helly Hanson and Grunden. Please provide your height/weight and shoe size by filling out our Client Information Sheet once you have made your reservation.

Stellar Sea Lions are common in Prince William Sound and throughout Alaska.

Icebergs come in all shapes and sizes.

Seafood doesn't come more fresh than this.

Prince William Sound, Alaska is a great place for a family vacation.

The wharf's Halibut catch of the day.

Amazing hike in Prince William Sound.

Brown Bear cubs frolicking in the bay.