Harbor Operations
Whittier, Alaska
Harbor Intelligence Hub
Your complete operational reference for Whittier — the gateway to Prince William Sound. Tunnel schedule, harbor conditions, fuel, launch, and marina contacts.
Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
The 2.5-mile combined rail/road tunnel is the only road access to Whittier. It alternates direction approximately every 30 minutes. Missing the window = 30-minute wait. Plan accordingly.
📍 Location: Portage Tunnel Entrance, Portage, AK 99587
Typical Daily Schedule
Times vary by season, day of week, and maintenance. Always confirm.
TIME DIRECTION
5:30 AM Portage → Whittier
6:00 AM Whittier → Portage
7:00 AM Portage → Whittier
8:00 AM Whittier → Portage
9:00 AM Portage → Whittier
10:00 AM Whittier → Portage
11:00 AM Portage → Whittier
12:00 PM Whittier → Portage
1:00 PM Portage → Whittier
2:30 PM Whittier → Portage
3:30 PM Portage → Whittier
5:30 PM Whittier → Portage
6:30 PM Portage → Whittier
7:30 PM Whittier → Portage
8:30 PM Portage → Whittier
9:30 PM Whittier → Portage
10:30 PM Portage → Whittier
11:00 PM Whittier → Portage
Harbor Operations
⛽ Fuel Dock
GASOLINEAvailable
DIESELAvailable
PUMP-OUTAvailable
HOURS8am–6pm (seasonal)
PHONE907-472-2327
LOCATIONSmall Boat Harbor
🛥️ Launch Ramp
STATUSOperational
LANES2 — Paved
FLOATConcrete, seasonal
FEE$15/day (cash/card)
PARKINGTrailer parking available
⚓ Moorage
TRANSIENTAvailable (seasonal)
WATERDocks A–D
POWER30/50A available
SHOWERSHarbor building
RESERVE907-472-2327
ADDRESSWhittier Small Boat Harbor
🚢 Ferry Service
OPERATORAlaska Marine Highway
ROUTESWhittier–Valdez–Cordova
SEASONALMay–September
TERMINALFerry Terminal
AMHS Schedule →
🏪 Services
- ✓ Harbor master office
- ✓ Restrooms / showers
- ✓ Ice available (harbor)
- ✓ Grocery (limited)
- ✓ Restaurant (seasonal)
- ✓ Charter operators
- ✓ Tour boats
🆘 Emergency Contacts
VHFCH 16
USCG WHITTIER907-472-2395
STATE TROOPERS907-745-2131
HARBOR MASTER907-472-2327
MEDEVACAlaska RCC: 907-428-4100