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!

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Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $164.11

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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)

vantravellers_v

Jun 2019

Great experience. we enjoy from start to end. the landscape all the way to the glacier is beautifull, the the captain and the crew explain on detail the the history of the place and the surroundings, very entertaining. It was one of the highlights of our trip in Alaska.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thanks for traveling with us on Prince William Sound and for taking the time to write a review. Enjoy the rest of your travels in Alaska.

Ann1047

Jun 2019

While in Valdez we sailed with Stan Stephens out to the Columbia Glacier. The boat looked really new and was well appointed. The captain was very knowledgeable about the area and also well experienced sailing in these waters. The cruise leaves Valdez at 10:30 and you return at 4:30. Boarding begins at 10. Lunch is included. They served Alaskan chowder, a bagel with cream cheese and a pack of Oreo cookies. There was also a vegetarian minestrone available for those with special dietary needs only. There is coffee, tea, water and lemonade all day. There is also a galley with a small menu where you can make additional purchases. The prices were very reasonable. They day was overcast, but we saw lots of animals (unfortunately no whales). But we saw sea otters, seals, sea lions, puffins and eagles. The scenery was beautiful and we saw a lot of waterfalls along the water as well. As we approached the Columbia Glacier the waters were littered with pieces of ice from the glacier. Some were the size of a bus. The captain had to take his time to navigate these waters carefully. We spent some time looking at the glacier. The crew fishes a piece of glacier ice out of the water so we could see it up close. It was an enjoyable day on the water.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for traveling with us. We are so happy you had a good day on Prince William Sound. Enjoy the rest of your travels in Alaska!

Dino O

Jun 2019

We booked the cruise and were a little disappointed that the sun wasn't shining. As we were out on the water the sun came out and the colors of the water and the mountains came alive. We had many sightings of wildlife. Sea Otters, humpback whales, Orcas, Puffins, Sea lions, Harbor seals, Bald Eagles, it was amazing. We headed to the glacier and at first our captain wasn't sure how close he could get us to the glacier. The ice varies every day. He threaded us in to a half mile from the glacier. We saw some calving. Good job on his part. The lunch they served was very good also. I recommend this cruise.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your day on board. We wish you safe travels through the rest of Alaska.