Whittier

The gateway to Prince William Sound. Home of the small boat harbor, tunnel access, and the primary PWS staging port.

📍 148.684°W · 60.773°N 1 Active Anchorages 5 Cruising Routes

Region Overview & Navigation

Whittier is the primary gateway to Prince William Sound for road travelers. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel provides the only road access.

Key Region Highlights

Small boat harbor
Fuel dock
Ferry terminal
Tunnel access

Anchorages in Whittier

⚓ Decision Point State Marine Park
Good Holding Depth: 30-50ft 📍 60.8000°N, 148.4500°W

Cruising Routes in/through Whittier

🚢 Esther Passage Loop

Cruising from Whittier to Whittier (loop) · 52 NM

INTERMEDIATE 16 Hours
🚢 Harriman Fjord Expedition

Cruising from Whittier to Harriman Fjord · 62 NM

ADVANCED 8 Hours
🚢 Whittier to Blackstone Bay

Cruising from Whittier to Blackstone Bay · 22 NM

INTERMEDIATE 3 Hours
🚢 Columbia Glacier Run

Cruising from Whittier to Columbia Glacier · 38 NM

ADVANCED 4.5 Hours
🚢 Whittier to Culross Passage

Cruising from Whittier to Culross Passage · 28 NM

BEGINNER 3.5 Hours