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

Mon 30 Dec

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Starting at $164.11

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Mon 30 Dec

Starting at $164.11

Make a reservation

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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)

Liang Hua H

Sep 2019

Cruise staffs are very professional. It was unforgettable experiences and will recommend it to friends. It is really must see.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thanks for traveling with us and for taking the time to write a review. We hope to see you again in the future on board.

AK_MPH

Aug 2019

Enjoyed the experience of the Stan Steven Cruise to Columbia Glacier. The cabin was warm or you can hand out on the deck and enjoy the fresh cool air and sounds of the ocean. Excellent lunch served with a variety that provided something for everyone. Captain and staff were informative and helpful.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thanks for traveling with us. We hope the rest of your travels went well and we hope to see you again in the future.

Terry_S

Aug 2019

Great experience Captain made sure we had educational trip We saw a whale and sea lions and were able to get really close to the glacier!!!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thanks for writing a review. We are happy you enjoyed your day on board. We hope to see you again the next time you are in Valdez.