“Prince William Sound is a spectacular place of wonder where every guest can experience a sense of adventure as we retrace the route of early explorers from the Harriman Expedition in 1899,” says Lisa Kruse, Phillips Cruises & Tours’ director of sales and marketing.
The longtime NTA member has made many investments in its fleet over the past few years. The 149-passenger M/V Glacier Quest was added in 2012, and more recently the company purchased the M/V Bravest from the Fast Ferry fleet in New York. The Bravest, famous for being the ship that was used to rescue passengers from the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson” flight, is being refitted and is scheduled to be ready for service in 2019.
Last year, the 328-passenger M/V Klondike Express received an upgrade that added USB ports at every guest table, “a first in the day-cruise industry here,” Kruse adds. On tap for 2018 is the debut of an 80-foot yacht, the M/Y Sound Endeavor, which will further expand the company’s reach in the luxury market.
“It will be used for day excursions featuring photography workshops, culinary cruise creations, or kayak and glacier adventures,” Kruse says. “Overnight expeditions (four day-three night or six day-five night) into Prince William Sound will offer access to three staterooms, and they’ll be ideal for three couples or for families seeking an exceptional, tailored itinerary in one of the most pristine destinations in the world.”
To learn more, reach out to Kruse or visit 26glaciers.com.
