Whittier, Alaska
Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal
General Information
Port Address
West Camp Road
Whittier, AK 99664
Port Detail
The embarkation/disembarkation port city of Whittier, Alaska is located 65 miles southeast of Anchorage. A Princess Hospitality
Center, located in downtown Anchorage, is utilized for passengers in transit to or from Whittier. The Hospitality Center
provides a waiting area, secure (short term) luggage-storing facilities, and easy access to restaurants and shops.
Luggage Handling
Prior to arriving at the pier, Hospitality Center or airport, please ensure that all Princess luggage tags are attached (additional
Princess luggage tags can be obtained at each location). In addition to your Princess tags, your personal identification tag
should also be attached to luggage. If you purchase a Princess transfer, your luggage will be transported between the
Hospitality Center, or Airport and Whittier. Your luggage will be loaded directly on board the ship and delivered to your
stateroom.
Porters are available at the pier to take baggage to the vessel for delivery by shipboard personnel to your stateroom. It is
customary to tip the porter for this service. Please be advised that porters at the pier are not employees of Princess Cruises.
You are responsible for your belongings at all times. For security reasons, we remind you to keep your hand luggage including
laptops, cameras, any medications, all travel documentation (passports, visas, etc.) and other valuables in your possession at all
times.
Distances/Taxi Fares
• Transfers to and from Whittier are available for pre-cruise purchase. ($55.00 per person).
• Avis Car Rental in Whittier – BY RESERVATION ONLY.
• NO Taxi service is available from Whittier to Anchorage.
• NO scheduled public bus service is available to or from Anchorage.
FROM/TO
DISTANCE & TIME
Whittier Pier/ Anchorage Airport
65 miles - - 1.5 to 2 hours
No Taxi service Whittier to Anchorage Airport
Whittier Pier/ Hospitality Center
65 miles - - 1.5 to 2 hours
No Taxi service Whittier to Hospitality Center
Anchorage Airport / Pier
65 miles - - 1.5 to 2 hours
(via Taxi) $150.00 - $200.00
Anchorage Hospitality Center / Airport
7 miles - - 20 minutes
(via Taxi) $18.00 - $25.00
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Parking Information*
• There are 3,900 parking spaces within a three block radius of The Hospitality Center.
For the most up-to-date information please visit www.anchorage.net
*All taxicab transfer fares and all parking rates are approximate and are subject to change. The rates contained herein are for
information purposes, only.
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