Alaska Railroad

The Coastal Classic train runs south from Anchorage to Seward and provides some of the most spectacular scenery in Alaska, especially as it curves along Turnagain Arm and the waters of Cook Inlet.

Mt McKinley in clouds

Photo by Steven Bly

Spencer Canoe

Photo by Steven Bly

Spencer Glacier

The Glacier Discovery Train at Spencer Glacier.

GoldStar 08

The Alaska Railroad's Maiden Voyage of their new double-deck dome carriage.

Gods Country from AKRR

This beautiful scenery surrounds the train as it rolls along through the Matanuska Susitna Valley, north of Anchorage and south of Denali.

Fireweed Mirror Train

The Coastal Classic Train passes through some of Alaska's most beautiful scenery as it travels south between Anchorage and Seward.

Bartlett Glacier Looms

Photo by Darwin Keichline

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

GoldStar Seating

With comfortable reclining seats that can also swivel to face each other, and expansive views on both sides and above, GoldStar is the perfect way to enjoy the best train in the world.

Seward to Anchorage

Photo by Jan F. Horwath

Portage

Alaska Railroad train at Portage.

Alaska

Aerial of Alaska

Aerial of train

Aerial of Alaska Railroad Denali Star Train

The 26 Glacier Cruise


Call 907-764-2067 for reservations. If you are in Anchorage, call 265-2494, or for hearing impaired, call (907)265-2620.

$234 per person
Available May 17 - Sept. 15, 2009

Cruise from Whittier with Phillip's Cruises and Tours on a deluxe high-speed catamaran, the Klondike Express 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm. This fully narrated cruise is the only one that puts you in front of College Fjord, Barry Arm, and Harriman Fjord all in one day. Hot meal is included on the cruise.

Please dress in warm layers with a hat and gloves as the air temperature is cooler on the water.

Includes roundtrip rail between Anchorage and Whittier and cruise tour.

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