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

Fri 18 Jul

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Starting at $174.62

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Fri 18 Jul

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)

Edward_H

Jun 2024

The captain was extremely knowledgeable, had a good manner and the glacier itself was spectacular. A good experience on the boat, well worth it

alanbI7815CV

Jun 2024

The weather was not great, but we saw many wildlife including Humpback whales, Dall Porpoises, Sea Lions, sea otters and eagles. Got close up to the Glaciers.

SirHoot

Jun 2024

This was my second straight year I went on the Columbia Glacier cruise. Basically I wanted to check on how far the glacier has retreated and whether the trip was worthy enough for some of my friends from the lower 48 should travel up and see. Overall, I enjoyed the cruise very much. I enjoyed photographing the wild critters all over and we had a perfect cruising weather that made everything just right. The lunch they served was an improvement from last year. My friend really enjoyed the clam chowder and I thought their veggie chili was pretty good with bagel. The captain of the boat, Valdez Spirit, proves to be an excellent helmsman and even a better guide. Without a doubt, he was the heart and soul of the entire cruise and he made all other crew members better. They had a open door policy on the bridge and I for one, really appreciated that since I enjoyed standing there taking photos without getting cold. To be honest, Columbia Glacier is now divided into three parts. West, Main and East branches. There is almost nothing left at the East Brach and Main Branch usually got a lot of ice. The captain took us to the West Branch and got up pretty close. Still, it hard to believe that this was once, one of the largest glaciers on Planet Earth. Once this branch is gone, the cruise company will have NO chocie but to fight the ice to get close to the main branch. Otherwise, no one will spend good money looking at a shrinking glacier five miles away. And without the glacier, this will be nothing more than a waterdown version of the Kenai Fjord cruise. But time is running out. Whoever may read this, may want to act now and go or forever hold your peace when it is gone. Oh yeah, one more thing.....Valdez Spirit is remarkably a very clean, spotless boat.....really....windows are clean, the heads are clean, its a great example of being "ship shape ready" for inspection.