Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez

Stan Stephens Cruises Glacier & Wildlife Cruises
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JohnorKathy_H
45 days ago
This was a very good experience, the ship was excellent, the staff was great in service, and the views were magnificent.

This 6-hour tour explores the fjords and passageways of the Prince William Sound in route to South-central Alaska's largest tidewater glacier – Columbia Glacier. Your all-Alaskan captain and crew will share with you the history of the Sound and point out the marine wildlife and bird life in the area such as sea otters, seals, sea lions, whales, porpoises, eagles, puffins and more!

Departure Point

  • Address: 112 N Harbor Drive. Located behind the Best Western Valdez Harbor InnDirections: Please park along the west end of North Harbor Drive. Walk along the front of the Best Western Hotel windows to our office that is built on pilings over the water just above the Tour Dock in Valdez.
Return Details
  • Address: 112 N Harbor Drive. Located behind the Best Western Valdez Harbor InnDirections: Please park along the west end of North Harbor Drive. Walk along the front of the Best Western Hotel windows to our office that is built on pilings over the water just above the Tour Dock in Valdez.
Duration6 hoursLanguages Available
  • Printed guide - German
  • Printed guide - Korean
  • Human tour guide - English
  • Printed guide - English
  • Printed guide - Dutch

Points of Interest

Stop At: Prince William Sound, , AlaskaColumbia Glacier is the largest glacier in south-central Alaska. Each day Columbia calves off around 8 million tons of ice. Depending on this ice flow we will navigate the large ice bergs getting as close to the face of Columbia as the ice and safety dictate. Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises112 N. Harbor Drive, Valdez, AlaskaPrince William Sound is a protected part of the ocean that we cruise in. It is rich with wildlife, glacier, beautiful glacier carved fjords and history. Duration: 6 hoursStop At: Columbia GlacierValdez, AlaskaStan Stephens Cruises has been operating tours in Prince William Sound for 50 years. Duration: 6 hours

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • We do provide a vegetarian option, however are not able to meet all special dietary needs. If you have specific restrictions or needs please feel free to bring your own meals/snacks.
Inclusions
  • Lunch: Served around 12:00 PM is a light soup lunch.
  • Light refreshments: Complimentary coffee, tea and water.
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks: A cash based snack bar with snacks and soda is on board.
Redemption InstructionsPlease check into the Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises office one hour prior to departure. The office is located at 112 N Harbor Drive, Valdez, Alaska. Please call if you have questions or problems locating us. Please dress in layers. Temperatures at the glacier will be at least 15 degrees cooler than on shore in Valdez.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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JohnorKathy_H
This was a very good experience, the ship was excellent, the staff was great in service, and the views were magnificent.
F5971FXryanb
Had an incredible time. Chris was our captain and greatly appreciate his knowledge, care and the rest of the crew. What a beautiful area.
ichoosejoy
This was a great tour. The captain shared so much information with us. The seats were very comfortable.They served us chowder for lunch. We saw whales, sea lions and got up close to a glacier. The seats were very comfortable.
Traveler25217193138
Really enjoyed this cruise. Ship spacious and comfortable with plenty of protected outside decks for photographers. The wildlife you see depends on the season but we did see sea otters, a bald eagle and a couple of seals. We couldn’t get really close to the Columbia Glacier as ice flow blocked the way. But we still got close enough to appreciate its enormity. The crew were very informative and helpful. Tea and coffee on board and a light lunch was perfect. Highly recommend.
Joseph_J
It's amazing! This is be best thing I've ever done. The crew was so nice. The captain was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife.

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