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By Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildife Cruises

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9.8 out of 10
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Overview

    • Witness the historic retreat of Columbia Glacier and the ice in the bay
    • View marine wildlife like seals, otters, sea lions, whales, and more
    • Enjoy cruising the shoreline of Prince William Sound to view waterfalls
    • Learn about our rich history and natural history
    • Receive a hot soup lunch to prepare for the chilly adventure

Activity location

    • Prince William Sound
    • Valdez-Cordova, The United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 112 N Harbor Dr, Valdez, AK 99686, USA | Check-in at the office, located behind the Best Western Hotel in Valdez, 1 hour prior to departure. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
    • Valdez, Alaska, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    A light lunch consisting of soup, a bagel, cream cheese and cookies.
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary coffee, tea, lemonade and water.
  • Inclusions
    Snack bar and gift shop to purchase other items.
  • Inclusions
    On board guide and map is provided in English, Dutch, German and Korean.
  • Inclusions
    Transfers to/from RV parks located in the core town of Valdez.
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Hotel drop off and pick ups

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Drones

What you can expect

  • Take a 6-hour journey through Prince William Sound, featuring a visit to the Columbia Glacier area. Jump on the chance to view history in the making and retreat back into the Chugach Mountains.
    Embark on a sightseeing cruise and explore first Port Valdez. Learn about early explorers, oil shipping, commercial fishing, and pass by cascading waterfalls down the coastal mountains.
    Travel through the Valdez Narrows and enjoy a hot soup lunch to prepare for the adventure ahead. Head through Prince William Sound and try to catch sight of seals, sea otters, sea lions, porpoise, Orca, Humpback Whales, puffing, bald eagles, and more.
    Enter into Columbia Bay and don your warm layers and winter gear. Discover a world surrounded by ice, largely untouched by people. Return in time to explore the Valdez community and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Location

Activity location

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    • Prince William Sound
    • Valdez-Cordova, The United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 112 N Harbor Dr, Valdez, AK 99686, USA | Check-in at the office, located behind the Best Western Hotel in Valdez, 1 hour prior to departure. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
    • Valdez, Alaska, United States