Whittier Port Stop | What to Do WITHOUT a Cruise Excursion (Discovery Princess)
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We're on the 10th deck. I'm going to walk down to the gang plank and I ain't jumping from here.
It's never a good start when the lady handing out the maps says there's pretty much nothing open.
We're getting Alaskan nature and it's free.
Definitely worth a visit if you're not doing a shore excursion and heading off somewhere and you're just staying in Whittier.
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Stopping in Whittier, Alaska on a cruise and wondering what you can do on your own without a ship excursion? In this video, we explore Whittier on foot and show you how much you can experience in this small but fascinating Alaskan port—all at your own pace. During our self-guided Whittier port day, we walked through town and visited some of the top things to do in Whittier, Alaska, including: 📍 Walking around downtown Whittier, Alaska 🏔️ Viewing Learnard Glacier from the scenic viewpoint near the historic Buckner Building 💦 Exploring part of the Horsetail Falls Trail for beautiful waterfall and mountain views 🏢 Seeing Begich Towers, the unique building where nearly 90% of Whittier’s population lives 🏛️ Visiting the Prince William Sound Museum to learn about Whittier’s military and railroad history ☕ Taking a break at the Lazy Otter Café for a quick snack and coffee If you’re planning an Alaska cruise, a Whittier cruise port stop, or looking for things to do in Whittier without an excursion, this video shows how walkable and interesting this town really is. Whittier is a hidden gem with glaciers, waterfalls, history, and stunning views of Prince William Sound—all just steps from the cruise pier. ✨ Perfect for: • Alaska cruise planning • Independent cruise travelers • First-time visitors to Whittier • Budget-friendly port day ideas #whittier #alaska #alaskacruise Subscribe & follow our adventures https://www.youtube.com/@TravelwithTanyaandSimon?_confirmation=1 🌏 Instagram 🌏 Facebook ✍🏻 Check out our past adventures on our travel blog https://tanyastravelblog.wordpress.com/ Any suggestions for equipment, tours, accommodation or similar are not sponsored. 00:00 Intro 02:02 Buckner Building 02:52 Learnard Glacier 03:38 Horse Tail Falls Trail 04:56 Reindeer 05:33 Begich Towers 06:10 Prince William Sound Museum 07:12 Lazy Otter Cafe 08:15 Log Cabin Gifts 8:57 Prince William Sound Salt Co 09:35 Outro 11:01 Next week