Anchorage Whittier AK, United States

Cruise Port

Anchorage Whittier AK

City in the Unorganized Borough, Alaska.

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Overview

Anchorage Whittier AK is a cruise port in United States. It lies on the coast at approximately 60.774, -148.678.

About Anchorage Whittier AK

Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the Chugach Census Area in the Unorganized Borough of Alaska, about 58 miles (93 km) southeast of Anchorage. The city is located within the Chugach Census Area, established in 2019 when the former Valdez–Cordova Census Area was dissolved.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Anchorage Whittier AK — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Anchorage Whittier AK

Whittier, Alaska aerial view
Whittier, Alaska aerial view
Whittier - DPLA - aa715bfd4122309fc09aaa5c38b8d93e
Whittier - DPLA - aa715bfd4122309fc09aaa5c38b8d93e
Back to Whittier...Sun is out...Water is Rough
Back to Whittier...Sun is out...Water is Rough
Alaska CRC
Alaska CRC

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 17°C in Jul and coolest around -2°C in Feb (average daytime highs).

Jan
0°
-3°
Feb
-2°
-6°
Mar
-1°
-5°
Apr
3°
-2°
May
8°
3°
Jun
15°
9°
Jul
17°
11°
Aug
16°
11°
Sep
11°
6°
Oct
5°
0°
Nov
-1°
-5°
Dec
-2°
-8°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Anchorage Whittier AK the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Anchorage Whittier AK, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →