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)

John O

Jun 2018

Forget the cruise liner versions of glacier viewing! We travelled on the Valdez Spirit from Whittier to Meares Glacier and then on to Valdez, as a Cosmos Tours specially chartered version of the standard "Meares Glacier from Valdez" offering by Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises. It was absolutely brilliant! With only 34 guests (it takes up to 150) there was plenty of room to view the scenery from within and out on deck. Lunch was provided - very filling. Our skipper was highly capable in operating the cruise vessel, but was even more enthusiastic about describing the flora, fauna and scenery along the way. In fact she went out of her way to provide the guests with a great experience, often changing course and slowing to observe the best encounters. We saw two humpback whales, harbour seals and sea otters by the dozens, a sea lion colony, numerous different birds, ice flows and of course, Meares Glacier (including some calving of the glacier). Our skipper also provided an excellent history of the region, from First Nations occupation to the circumstances and impact of the Excon Valdez oil spill. This cruise (via a Cosmos Tour or booked direct out of Valdez) is a must for anyone visiting mainland Alaska.

oldanalyst

Sep 2016

We recently took the Stan Stevens Meares Glacier Cruise out of Valdez. What a delightful trip. The boat was comfortable, food and drinks were adequate and the captain and staff were knowledegable and friendly. When some significant feature was in sight, the boat would be halted or slowed down and even turned around for a better view. During the trip, we did not see any whales but we saw sea lions, a black bear, cute sea otters, harbor seals, mountain goats, bald eagles, cormorants, puffins, terns and various ducks. The trip to the glacier was exciting! The boat was stopped long enough for viewing the spectacular glacier as well as the lounging harbor seals on pieces of ice in front of the glacier and also one calving (breaking off of ice from the glacier). We saw the terminal port for the Alaska pipe line as well as magnificent views of the terrain throughout the trip. While Valdez is not on the usual path for tourists, it is worth going to just for the glacier cruise

Wendalyn S

Sep 2016

Cruised from Whittier, AK to Valdez, AK on a sunny and gorgeous day. Not much wildlife to be seen, unfortunately, but the cruise was spectacular anyway. All staff were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. We took a side trip to Meares glacier to see it close up and were not disappointed as it calved several times while we were there. Dinner was served and was quite good.