The Secret to Seeing Prince William Sound: Get Off the Boat

Have you ever been on a scenic cruise and thought, “Wow, that glacier is amazing, but I wish I could actually touch the shore”?

We get it. The view from the water in Prince William Sound is spectacular. But we believe the best way to truly connect with this incredible Alaskan wilderness is to experience it under your feet.

That’s exactly why we do things differently at Lazy Otter Charters.

We are proud to be the only tour company operating out of Whittier that includes exclusive beach landings on all our standard sightseeing trips. Here is what makes those 15 to 25 minutes on the shore so unforgettable.

The Magic of a Shore Walk

When you choose a tour with us, we don’t just cruise by the wilderness, we put you in it. Our vessels are perfectly built for direct-to-beach landings. After we find a perfect, secluded spot, we lower the bow ramp, and you walk straight onto a remote Prince William Sound beach.

We are not setting you off on a long hike but just a short stop off on our boat tour.  For 15-25 minutes, you are the only people exploring that area.

What Can You Find on an Alaskan Beach?

These remote shore excursions are a dream for naturalists, photographers, and curious souls of all ages. Your brief visit is long enough to:

• Discover Marine Treasures: We can find a variety of things depending on what beach we choose that day! You might find the perfect skipping stone, a unique shell, some evidence of animals or even some glacial ice!

• Feel the Quiet: Getting off the boat and turning off the engine gives you a chance to experience the profound, pristine quiet that is harder to find on crowded standard cruises.

• Take a look at the Intertidal Zone: Some of our beaches we go to you’re able to get an amazing look at the intertidal zone that is so crucial to Prince William Sound. You could see Sea Stars, kelp, Invertebrates, and much more!

Why We Stand Apart in Whittier Tours

We’ve made these focused beach walks a signature part of our standard tours because we know that memories are built in these moments of discovery.

With Lazy Otter Charters, you get the Prince William Sound glacier experience—but you also get the texture of the sound, the smell of the sea, and the feeling of adventure that comes from stepping onto a hidden beach that few humans ever see. It’s the closest you can get to the raw beauty of Alaska.

We can’t wait to share our favorite hidden beach spots with you!