Canoeing Prince William Sound

There are some places that every canoeist must visit at least once in their lifetime, and Prince William Sound Alaska is certainly one of them. The canoeists can explore the cold blue waters, fjords, islands, channels and bays, and the famous Prince William Sound glaciers. Among the most magnificent sights of any Alaska canoe trip are the enormous sheets of glacial ice breaking off and crashing into the ocean.

Sturdy, stable canoes are best for a Prince William Sound tour, both to handle floating ice and to keep canoeist in their boats. Because of the danger of cold water emersion and the consistent rainfall dry-suits are recommended, even in the summer.

The little port town of Whittier Alaska is the base of operations for exploring Prince William Sound. It can be reached from Anchorage along Hwy 1 only through the Anton Memorial Tunnel. The Anton Memorial Tunnel is a one-lane toll route that is shared by both cars and trains. For a schedule of east/west-bound traffic call (877) 611-2586