# The First Class Driver > A family-run luxury black car and private chauffeur service based in Anchorage, Alaska. Exclusive by design: a curated fleet (Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van) and a carefully selected team of PAX-certified professional chauffeurs. Founded 2021 by Jason Anderson. Preferred transportation partner of Alyeska Resort. Available 24/7. Published flat rates, gratuity included. A separate Premium Transportation tier (Ford Escape Hybrid, business-casual chauffeurs) is quoted on request. ## Key facts - Location: Anchorage, Alaska (service-area business; statewide on the road system) - Phone / text: 907-350-1187 - Email: jason@thefirstclassdriver.com - Hours: 24/7, including 3 AM airport and cruise runs, no after-hours surcharge - Vehicles: Lincoln Navigator (6), Cadillac Escalade (6), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van (11) - Rates: Black SUV $230/hr (airport $266/hr), Sprinter Van $295/hr (airport $348/hr); 18% gratuity included; a 3% card processing fee applies, plus taxes on transfers originating outside the Municipality of Anchorage - Payment: due in full at booking to hold the reservation; payment plans available for advance or larger bookings - Differentiators: PAX-certified chauffeurs, Alyeska Resort preferred partner, fixed published rates, 15-minutes-early arrival, you know exactly who is driving you ## Popular routes (flat rates, up to 6 passengers, gratuity included) - Anchorage to Seward cruise terminal: from $1,150 (~125 mi, ~3 hr) - Anchorage to Whittier cruise terminal: from $690 (~60 mi, ~1.5 hr, +$13 tunnel toll) - Anchorage to Girdwood / Alyeska Resort: $460 round trip (~45 min) - Anchorage to Denali National Park: from $1,840 (~240 mi, ~4-5 hr) - Anchorage to Talkeetna: from $1,150 - Eagle River airport transfer: from $345; Wasilla/Palmer (Mat-Su): from $460 ## Key pages - Home: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/ - Services: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/services - Rates: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/rates - Fleet: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/fleet - FAQ: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/faq - Anchorage airport car service: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/anchorage-airport-car-service - Anchorage to Seward cruise transfer: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/anchorage-to-seward-cruise-transfer - Anchorage to Whittier cruise transfer: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/anchorage-to-whittier-cruise-transfer - Girdwood & Alyeska car service: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/girdwood-alyeska-car-service - Private Denali tour from Anchorage: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/denali-private-tour-from-anchorage - Contact / book: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/contact ## Guides - What to Expect at the Whittier Cruise Port (2026): https://thefirstclassdriver.com/journal/what-to-expect-at-the-whittier-cruise-port - Seward Cruise Transfer vs Renting a Car (2026): https://thefirstclassdriver.com/journal/seward-cruise-transfer-vs-renting-a-car - What It's Like to Hire a Private Chauffeur in Alaska: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/journal/what-its-like-to-hire-a-private-chauffeur-in-alaska - Anchorage to Your Cruise: Seward vs Whittier (2026 Guide): https://thefirstclassdriver.com/journal/anchorage-to-seward-vs-whittier-cruise-transfer - How Much Does a Private Driver Cost in Alaska? (2026 Rates): https://thefirstclassdriver.com/journal/how-much-does-a-private-driver-cost-in-alaska - Is a Private Driver Worth It for an Alaska Cruise or Trip?: https://thefirstclassdriver.com/journal/is-a-private-driver-worth-it-in-alaska