Meares Glacier Cruise Excursion from Valdez

Overview

This 7.5 to 8 hour excursion is ideal for the traveler who is looking to discover all of what Prince William Sound has to offer – amazing glaciers and exciting wildlife. On this tour you will visit the face of Meares Glacier and have ample time to spend with the wildlife seen along the journey. Often spotted are seals, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, eagles, whales, porpoise and more!

City: Alaska

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $189.75

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $189.75

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What's Included

Snacks: A bagel snack is served around 10:30 AM

Light refreshments: Complimentary coffee, tea and water served all day.

Lunch: A lunch is served around 1:30 PM

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
A vegetarian option is available, however travelers with special dietary needs or restrictions are encouraged to bring their own meals/snacks.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
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

What To Expect

Prince William Sound

You will cruise the majestic waters of Prince William Sound to view glaciers and discover amazing wildlife.

Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises

Visit our office to check in for you days adventure. Check in takes place one hour prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (49)

Lee L

Oct 2018

We cruised from Whitter to Valdez as part of our Cosmos tour. We were the only ones on the boat which left plenty of room to walk and wander about. It was a beautiful day except for the very end as we were pulling into Valdez when a rain shower started but at that point it was already dark. Lots of beautiful scenery tons of glaciers, mountains and islands to view. Saw quite a bit of wildlife, though unfortunately no whales. Saw lots of otters floating in the sound. Some harbor seals, tons of sea lions, puffins and a lone bald eagle. We spent about a half hour or so close up with the Meares Glacier which was really great. Commentary was just right, when there was wildlife or something worth checking out we heard commentary but when there wasn't there was no commentary. We had an included dinner which was okay.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thanks for traveling with us and taking the time to write a review. We hope to see you in Prince William Sound next time you are in Alaska.

lanamom

Sep 2018

This was a great cruise for viewing the glacier, but the wildlife viewing left a lot to be desired. Perhaps it was just the day, but we saw one raft of sea otters, one bald eagle, a two whales diving and a few seals on the icebergs. Maybe that sounds like a lot, but after visiting Kodiak and Denali a few days earlier, and Kenai Fjords on our last trip to Alaska, this just was not that much. But, the viewing of Meares glacier was awesome, we even saw it calve twice. The captain cut the engines so we could enjoy the silence. The crew is fantastic and really made sure we were comfortable. Both the lunch and afternon soup were yummy. There were a lot of kids running around, bumping into everybody, yelling and screaming and I wish they would've told them to stop, when the parents certainly didn't (FYI, when my kids were that age, I would've never let them run wild like that). All in all a good cruise, the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the wildlife viewing was just OK.

NIKieser

Sep 2018

This was a very professionally run, comfortable and enjoyable cruise. Ben, the captain, did an excellent job of giving commentary during the trip, pointing out and slowing down for wildlife along the way as well as talking about the geography and glaciers. We saw lots of wildlife throughout the day - sea otters, bald eagles, sea lions, seals, puffins, orcas and porpoises. The glacier itself was very impressive, and we stopped about a 1/4 mile from it, where Ben turned off the engines so we could listen to the glacier, which was much noisier than I expected. The catamaran was modern and clean with big windows, and the ride was very smooth. Not a hint of seasickness, which I'm prone to. Overall a great day!