Terminal Information

SIZE

• 20 acres
• 30,000 sq ft passenger processing area

BERTH

• 2 (1645 ft)
• Floating dock (508 ft)

WATER DEPTH/DOCK

• 80 ft alongside the floating dock
• The ships can tie up to mooring bollards that can hold up to 150 metric tons.

ACCESS

• There are no overhead gangways
• Gangways are ramps that are connected to the ship from the dockside.

SERVICES

• Terminal site planning
• Traffic flow coordination & planning
• Baggage & storing operations
• Equipment procurement
• Concierge services
• Passenger transportation & parking systems
• Maintenance & repair program
• Emergency response plans & implementation
• Fresh water and fuel can be brought by barge and by truck shoreside
• Garbage offload is available though not compulsory
• Security is fully equipped with X-ray scanners, metal detectors, hand wands, mirrors for vehicle inspection, and crowd control barriers
• Explosive and narcotics canine can be sourced if requested
• Hospitality areas can be set up inside or outside of the terminal

Airport Transfer

You can book your airport transfer with our business partner Pacific Alaska Tours.

Protected Harbor

Whittier’s naturally protected harbor, tucked deep within the sheltered waters of Prince William Sound, offers a calmer, more reliable docking experience compared to more exposed ports. It’s this consistent shelter from rough seas that makes Chugach Glacier Gateway Terminal a preferred choice for cruise lines and day tours and a safer, more dependable gateway for guests.

Location & Transportation

• The cruise terminal at Chugach Glacier Gateway is located at 1313 Prince William Sound Drive in Whittier, Alaska—just 60 miles southeast of Anchorage.
• Visitors traveling by road should plan for a scenic 1.5-hour drive from Anchorage, which includes passing through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in North America. Rail travelers can enjoy a direct Alaska Railroad route from Anchorage in approximately 2.5 hours.
• Due to Whittier’s remote setting and limited ride-hailing availability, guests are strongly encouraged not to rely on services like Uber or Lyft. Instead, transportation between the Anchorage airport and the terminal is available through pre-arranged options provided by cruise lines. Please check with your cruise operator in advance to ensure a smooth journey.

Parking

No advanced reservations are required to park in our lot, which is located within walking distance of the cruise terminal.

Parking rates are payable upon arrival by credit card. We accept VISA, MasterCard and Discover.

Luggage

You can store your luggage before or after your cruise. The fee is: $14 to $20 per bag.

Embarkation Information

The cruise terminal entrance opens at 10:45 a.m. for guests to embark. However, do not arrive prior to embarkation time on your ticket.

Please have your ticket ready upon entering the terminal at Chugach Glacier Gateway.

Due to security restrictions, no one will be allowed in the passenger building without a valid cruise ticket and government photo ID or valid passport (preferred).

Identify all your bags including carry-ons, using your cruise line luggage tags. Tags should be completed and affixed to each piece of luggage before you arrive at the terminal. If you do not have tags upon entry to the terminal, please let the staff know.

All visitors will be required to present a valid government-issued photo ID upon entering the cruise terminal (e.g., state driver’s license, passport or official identification with photograph). All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Refer to the cruise line’s website for instructions on procedures prior to your cruise.

DISEMBARKING
*NO RE-ENTRY INTO THE CRUISE TERMINAL

Providing safe and secure facilities for our customers is a top priority at the Chugach Glacier Gateway.

Please note that when you return from your cruise, federal security regulations prohibit any passengers from re-entering the seated waiting area of the cruise terminal.

Returning passengers will be immediately directed to luggage pick up and then vehicle parking, taxis/limousines, and coaches.

Please plan ahead and dress appropriately depending on weather conditions; you may be waiting outside to be picked up.