Very knowledgeable and kind staff, great tour, got to see humpback whales, bald eagles, sea lions, and the highlight of our trip were beautiful porpoises playing in the boats wake. Even the food exceeded expectations. I will say, we did another boat tour in Seward with another company that we preferred, due to being able to get closer to the glacier and seeing Orca whales. However, I believe that’s solely due to location, this tour was in no way sun-par. If you’re debating on ONE boat tour, personally I’d recommend Seward, if Valdez is your option though, Stan Stephens is truly a great experience. It was in the middle of our trip and a much needed restful but beautiful day. If you’re prone to sea-sickness, this is also a great tour because it’s in a protected area without much wake. We had some vomit on our Seward tour — but it was worth it! Highly recommend this tour.