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Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Conservation Center & Tram with Airport Transfer
Easy Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Your first stop is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), a non-profit sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska's wildlife through conservation, education, research and quality animal care. AWCC takes in orphaned and injured animals and provides them spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Resident animals are encouraged to display natural wild behavior and to be ambassadors for their species. Here you will be able to observe and photograph some of Alaska's biggest land animals including moose, bison, bears and musk ox. Enjoy a guided tour with a step-on guide before having free time to explore on your own including finding locally made souvenirs at the gift store.
Next, journey to the base of mighty Mt. Alyeska, home to one of the most breathtaking year-round destination resorts in the world. Ride Alyeska Resort's Glacier Express Tram and take in panoramic views of Turnagain Arm and the surrounding valley from 2,300 feet above its floor. You'll have close to 90 minutes here, including time for shopping and lunch on your own.
The next stop on your journey is the Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary. Located at the southern end of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, it's a photographer's paradise with chances to see rare migratory birds, spawning salmon (in season) and other wildlife surrounded by the beauty of the Chugach National Forest and Cook Inlet.
The last leg of your adventure continues along the Seward Highway-Alaska's "Scenic Byway." Enjoy picturesque mountains as you travel to Anchorage. You'll be transferred to the downtown hospitality center or airport, depending upon your itinerary.
Points of interest
Turnagain Arm
Mt. Alyeska Tram
Seward Highway
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Anchorage
Schedule
Special Notes
This tour is available to passengers disembarking in Whittier with an overnight stay in Anchorage after their cruise or departing on flights after 4:15pm on the day of disembarkation. It is not available to passengers on back-to-back voyages who will stay onboard the ship and cruise back to Vancouver. The tour ends at the Anchorage airport at 2:15pm and the hospitality center at 2:45pm. If you book this tour and already purchased a transfer, contact the onboard Tour Office so they may refund the transfer.
Whittier tours are only available to cruisetour guests who spend the first night of their package in Anchorage. Other cruisetour guests cannot take an excursion as they would miss the transfer to their next destination.
Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Easy Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Your first stop is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), a non-profit sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska's wildlife through conservation, education, research and quality animal care. AWCC takes in orphaned and injured animals and provides them spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Resident animals are encouraged to display natural wild behavior and to be ambassadors for their species. Here you will be able to observe and photograph some of Alaska's biggest land animals including moose, bison, bears and musk ox. Enjoy a guided tour with a step-on guide before having free time to explore on your own including finding locally made souvenirs at the gift store.
Next, journey to the base of mighty Mt. Alyeska, home to one of the most breathtaking year-round destination resorts in the world. Ride Alyeska Resort's Glacier Express Tram and take in panoramic views of Turnagain Arm and the surrounding valley from 2,300 feet above its floor. You'll have close to 90 minutes here, including time for shopping and lunch on your own.
The next stop on your journey is the Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary. Located at the southern end of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, it's a photographer's paradise with chances to see rare migratory birds, spawning salmon (in season) and other wildlife surrounded by the beauty of the Chugach National Forest and Cook Inlet.
The last leg of your adventure continues along the Seward Highway-Alaska's "Scenic Byway." Enjoy picturesque mountains as you travel to Anchorage. You'll be transferred to the downtown hospitality center or airport, depending upon your itinerary.
Points of interest
Turnagain Arm
Mt. Alyeska Tram
Seward Highway
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Anchorage
Schedule
Special Notes
This tour is available to passengers disembarking in Whittier with an overnight stay in Anchorage after their cruise or departing on flights after 4:15pm on the day of disembarkation. It is not available to passengers on back-to-back voyages who will stay onboard the ship and cruise back to Vancouver. The tour ends at the Anchorage airport at 2:15pm and the hospitality center at 2:45pm. If you book this tour and already purchased a transfer, contact the onboard Tour Office so they may refund the transfer.
Whittier tours are only available to cruisetour guests who spend the first night of their package in Anchorage. Other cruisetour guests cannot take an excursion as they would miss the transfer to their next destination.
Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.