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College Fjord

College Fjord · USA · View on map

A glacier showcase deep in Alaska's Prince William Sound. Numerous glaciers line the sound, creating a scenic cruising destination where passengers can view glaciers and icebergs up close from the ship. Ships do not disembark here; it is a highlight port of call for enjoying spectacular wilderness views from the deck.

Port location

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College Fjord · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A subarctic, cold oceanic climate. Even summer feels chilly, with frequent fog and rain. Warm clothing is essential.

Climate

English

Language

US dollar (USD)

Currency

June to August (summer season for Alaska cruises)

Best time to visit

Local food

N/A (scenic cruising with no disembarking, so Alaskan-style seafood and other dishes on board)

Sights

Harvard Glacier (huge glacier at the head of the bay)Yale GlacierMultiple glaciers surrounding the areaGlacier collapse (calving), drift ice and wildlife

English text in preparation.

Monthly average high / low temperatures

-2°

-7°Jan

0°

-6°Feb

2°

-5°Mar

7°

-2°Apr

12°

2°May

16°

7°Jun

17°

9°Jul

16°

9°Aug

12°

5°Sep

7°

1°Oct

1°

-3°Nov

-1°

-5°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CANNERY CREEK · about 24.3 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices

There is no price guide because this is a scenic-cruising or pass-through point with no landing (spending is mainly onboard).

Getting there from Japan

ANC

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 118 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

Nieuw Amsterdam/ Holland America Line

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Ketchikan›+4›Whittier (Anchorage)

Indicative fare

From $819.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 16, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay 2027 – Aug 2028

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

2 itineraries

Discovery Princess/ Princess Cruises

Vancouver›Ketchikan›Juneau›+3›Whittier (Anchorage)

Indicative fare

From ¥98,421

(observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 5, 2026

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

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Sources

Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org

Source: Wikipedia “College Fjord” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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