Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez

Overview

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!

City: Alaska

Sun 13 Apr

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Starting at $174.62

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Sun 13 Apr

Starting at $174.62

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What's Included

Lunch: Served around 12:00 PM is a light soup lunch.

Light refreshments: Complimentary coffee, tea and water.

Additional Info

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.

What To Expect

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (184)

bravopop

Sep 2024

Really terrific 6-hour cruise to Columbia Glacier. The vessel is very comfortable & safe, & the crew, personable & knowledgeable. Captain Chris is an absolute encyclopedia of area knowledge! The icebergs are stunning, such a mysterious, silent, calm setting.

Explore678169

Sep 2024

We had a great time on the Columbia Glacier tour with Stan Stephens. The boat was comfortable and the inside was perfect to warm up between hanging out on the deck. The captain's informative commentary made the experience even better and we learned so much! If we ever find ourselves in Valdez again, we'd definitely consider doing this tour one more time.

WildWanderer74

Sep 2024

The Columbia Glacier tour with Stan Stephens was nothing short of amazing! We spotted sea lions, sea otters, and even an eagle. The captain shared fascinating insights about the wildlife and surroundings. The boat was incredibly comfortable, with plenty of seating options and delicious minestrone soup for lunch to warm us up. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable wildlife experience!