Whittier, Alaska: How to Visit & What's New in 2026

Planning to visit Whittier, Alaska, in 2026? Prince William Sound is waiting – but you wanna watch this first, I promise! Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Kelly, president of the Whittier Chamber of Commerce and co-owner of Whittier-based Lazy Otter Charters to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. We also specifically discuss two important developments in Whittier: the re-opening of the Inn at Whittier and the opening of the new cruise dock last year. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier: • The Greater Whittier Chamber of Commerce (official website): https://www.whittieralaskachamber.org/ • The Greater Whittier Chamber of Commerce on Facebook:   / visitwhittierak   • The City of Whittier on Instagram:   / cityofwhittierak   • Lazy Otter Charters on Facebook:   / lazyottercharters   • Lazy Otter Charters on Instagram:   / lazyottercharters   📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip: • The Best Things to Do in Whittier: https://www.valerievalise.com/things-... • Where to Eat in Whittier: https://www.valerievalise.com/where-t... • Where to Stay in Whittier: https://www.valerievalise.com/where-t... 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page: https://valerievalise.com/guides/alas... 🙋🏻‍♀️ And if you're feeling overwhelmed about your Alaska trip, I'm a registered travel agent and ready to help! https://valerievalise.com/alaska-trip... 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group:   / alaskatraveltips   And follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration:   / valerievalise   Oh, and don't forget to subscribe here on Youtube:    / @valerievalise   Lastly, be sure to check out my entire "Alaska Travel in 2026" playlist for all of the videos in this year's series:    • Visiting Alaska in 2026