- 1.5 Hours
- 144 Likes
- Audio guide
Our Specials:
2026 SUMMER EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
Prices will be higher if you book after November 1
SPECIAL THIS WEEK: Groups of 6 or more get 10% off if booked before this Sunday.
Prices:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays - $52
Description:
Anchorage to Whittier narrated direct shuttle bus transfer for cruise ship passengers
Our Anchorage to Whittier scheduled bus transportation service is available on cruise ship days; for other days please contact us for private bus options. Enjoy full narration on the way to Whittier cruise port—about 1.5 hours total. We pick you up in Anchorage (airport and select hotels) and drop you directly at the cruise ship terminal where you check your luggage.
This 1.5 hour bus transfer includes:
- Fully narrated bus transfer along one of Alaska’s most scenic highways
- Pickup in Anchorage (airport and selected hotel locations)
- Turnagain Arm (drive by): Dall sheep, and seasonal beluga whales
- Portage Glacier Valley (drive by)
- 2.5-mile Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel (one lane)
- Direct drop-off at the cruise ship terminal
Bus Schedule:
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This shuttle bus service for cruise ship passengers is available only on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. All of our bus tours and transfers are directly coordinated with the cruise line schedule and place. We will pick you up at most locations in Anchorage, take care of your luggage, and we GUARANTEE to deliver you to your cruise ship right on time for boarding. Mid May to Mid September |
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ANCHORAGE TO WHITTIER BUS:
PRINCESS, REGENT, AND NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, SATURDAYS): Morning Bus: 9:00AM–9:45AM – pick up Anchorage hotels (Crowne Plaza Midtown, Marriott Downtown), 10:00AM – departure from Anchorage Airport, 11:45AM – arrival to the Princess cruise ship port. Afternoon Bus: 12:00PM–12:45PM – pick up Anchorage hotels (click here to see the hotel list:) 1:00PM – departure from Anchorage Airport, 2:30PM – arrival to the cruise ship port. Afternoon Bus: 1:00PM–1:45PM – pick up Anchorage hotels (click here to see the hotel list:) 2:00PM – departure from Anchorage Airport, 3:30PM – arrival to the cruise ship port. Late Afternoon Bus: 2:00PM–2:45PM – pick up Anchorage (Crowne Plaza Midtown, Marriott Downtown), 3:00PM – departure from Anchorage Airport, 4:30PM – arrival to the Princess cruise ship port. HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE LINE (SUNDAYS): Afternoon Bus: 12:00PM–12:45PM – pick up Anchorage hotels (click here to see the hotel list:) 1:00PM – departure from Anchorage Airport, 2:30PM – arrival to the Holland America cruise ship port. Afternoon Bus: 1:00PM–1:45PM – pick up Anchorage hotels (click here to see the hotel list:) 2:00PM – departure from Anchorage Airport, 3:30PM – arrival to the Holland America cruise ship port. |
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| Most cruise ships depart at 6:00-8:00PM | |
Details:
Overview
Our 1.5–hour narrated shuttle bus is the easiest way to get from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport or select hotels to your cruise ship in Whittier. Settle in while we handle the details—luggage, routing, and tunnel timing—along the scenic Seward Highway and Turnagain Arm. Pickup is available at the airport and select hotel locations. You’ll ride comfortably and be dropped directly at the Whittier cruise ship terminal (Princess, Norwegian, Regent, Holland America). Reserve the bus today, receive a confirmation email with travel details, and get ready for a smooth, scenic transfer.
Route Highlights
Enjoy live commentary on Potter Marsh, the tidal views of Turnagain Arm, the Chugach Mountains, and Portage Valley, followed by the 2.5–mile Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel into Whittier. Keep an eye out for Dall sheep on the cliffs and, in season, beluga whales in the inlet (sightings not guaranteed).
What’s Included
- Shared bus transfer from Anchorage to Whittier
- Bus picks up at Anchorage Airport and select hotels
- Bus drops-off directly at the Whittier cruise ship terminal
- Fully narrated journey along the Seward Highway & Turnagain Arm
- Luggage handling guidance and onboard assistance
Buses Feature
- On-board restroom for comfort
- Easy step-up entry and wide aisle
- Heating and air conditioning
- Tinted, large picture-view windows
- Individual, full-size seats (no middle seats)
Good to Know
Duration and arrival windows can vary with traffic, weather, and the Whittier tunnel schedule. Wildlife sightings are opportunistic and not guaranteed.
Bus Options:
WHITTIER TO ANCHORAGE BUS TRANSFER OPTIONS FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS:
Whittier to Anchorage narrated direct shuttle bus transfer
Whittier to Anchorage narrated bus tour with Wildlife Center stop
Whittier to Anchorage narrated full day bus tour
ANCHORAGE TO WHITTIER BUS TRANSFER OPTIONS FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS:
Anchorage to Whittier narrated direct shuttle bus transfer
Anchorage to Whittier narrated bus tour with Wildlife Center stop
Anchorage to Whittier narrated bus tour with Wildlife, Glacier, and Lunch