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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $164.11

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $164.11

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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.
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

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 (118)

Ed_M

Aug 2021

Bald eagles, otters, and seals along the way then through the ice flow to within a quarter mile of the glacier. Finally, we heard and saw two calving events.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thanks for traveling with us. We are happy you enjoyed your travels. Hope to see you next time you are in Valdez.

SANDEEP J

Aug 2021

We did the Columbia glacier cruise. It was a wonderful experience, I was amazed how close we could get to the glacier. There staff was very helpful as well. The food onboard the trip was a clam chowder sou which was ok.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thanks for traveling with us. We hope to see you again next time you are in Valdez.

Cheryl_W

Jul 2021

Knowledgeable crew, efficient and made the entire experience over the top. Seeing the wildlife was special and getting a better understanding of the Exxon Valdez and the area that was affected was just eye-opening. Filming the birth of an iceberg breaking off was just something I couldn’t even think would happen and it did! Thank you when I come back to Alaska this will be another tour I will definitely take.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you so much for the kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your day and are excited to host you again next time you are in Valdez.