Travel - USS Ted Stevens Commissioning Committee

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Commissioning week discounts on flights, rental cars, and lodging.

Guided Tours

Let Someone Else Drive

Local businesses throughout Whittier, Girdwood, and Anchorage are pleased to welcome the crew, families, and guests of the USS Ted Stevens commissioning. Many participating businesses are offering special discounts for your visit.

Make the most of your time in Alaska with a guided experience designed to take care of the details. Choose from tours departing Whittier, Girdwood, and Anchorage featuring glaciers, wildlife, flightseeing, local history, Alaska Native culture, photography, and some of Southcentral Alaska's most spectacular scenery.

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Explore On Your Own

Rent a Car

USS Ted Stevens Commissioning Ceremony Rental Discount Program with AVIS Rental Car. Customers can use promo code USSSTEVENS when booking a rental at our Anchorage Airport, Anchorage Midtown, or Whittier locations to receive the special discounted rates available for this event.

Prefer to explore at your own pace? Rent a car and discover Southcentral Alaska on your schedule, from scenic drives and glacier cruises to wildlife encounters, mountain communities, and unforgettable viewpoints along the way.

Open the Avis Alaska reservations portal.
Select a pick-up location. Discounted rates are available at three Avis locations:
- Anchorage International Airport 5:30 am to 2:30 am daily
- Anchorage Midtown 8:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
- Whittier Hours to be confirmed
Select your pick-up and drop-off dates and times.
Enter the promo code shown at right.

Along the Way

Stops Worth Making

If you choose to explore by rental car, here are some popular experiences to enjoy along the way.

Private Van Service

Build Your Own Day

Create your own Alaska adventure with private van service and a professional driver, offering pickup from the location of your choice and the flexibility to customize your itinerary around the destinations, attractions, and experiences that interest your group most.

Whittier & Anchorage

Local Businesses

Whittier businesses are excited to welcome USS Ted Stevens crew members, families, and guests to the community. Many local restaurants, shops, tour operators, and services will be open during the commissioning period, with some offering special military discounts. Be sure to ask when you visit.

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