Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez
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!
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Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez
What's included in Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Columbia Glacier
Columbia 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.
Prince William Sound
Prince 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.
Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises
Stan Stephens Cruises has been operating tours in Prince William Sound for 50 years.
Inclusions
- Lunch: Served around 12:00 PM is a light soup lunch.
- Light refreshments: Complimentary coffee, tea and water.
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks: A cash based snack bar with snacks and soda is on board.
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Address: 112 N Harbor Drive. Located behind the Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn Directions: 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.
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Ticket Redemption
Please 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.
