Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez
Description
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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Itinerary
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 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 Cruises has been operating tours in Prince William Sound for 50 years.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(289)
Day was wet, some fog and cold. Saw sea lions, sea otters, killer whales and humpback whales. Captain was able to navigate through the ice flows to get us to the west three faces of the glacier. Was a very interesting and fun adventure. Would recommend it to all.
It was amazing in all aspects, where we went, what we saw, the friendliness and eagerness of the to assist was refreshing in this day and age. You will not be disappointed.
Amanda was an amazing captain! Best trip ever!! Highly recommended!
We couldn't see the Glacier because of the ice, but we saw ice burgs up close and personal before exploring other aspects of the area. It was amazing and we highly recommend it!
Fantastic tour of Wildlife and Prince William Sound, AK. Captain Kaleb was so knowledgeable in sharing information and pointed out wildlife.
If you want to experience Valdez and the ocean this is the trip to take. Beautiful views and relaxing boat ride. Chance to see glaciers and wildlife. We saw sea lions, sea otters and humpback whales.
The trip there was enjoyable and interesting but it got very long and tiring on the trip back. Just kind of a repeat of what we already saw, but not much you can do about that. It seems like the long trip through the ice to get to the glacier was a waste of time when the glacier was 7 miles away, anyway.The dinner, chicken, rice, and a vegetable was so-so.
Excellent experience. A bit cold at some points but you can go warm up inside and get some tea or coffee
We really enjoyed the comfortable seating and sound system of this newer boat. The tour was not full which made it easy to get around and get photos. The narration was excellent and the captain allowed plenty of time and patience at wildlife sightings and the glacier. There was plenty of staff and we enjoyed the clam chowder soup for lunch. All in all it was an excellent tour and we would highly recommend it.
It was great, wish we could of seen the bottom of the glacier. Check with them beforehand to see how much ice is in the water.
