Valdez: 6-Hour Columbia Glacier Cruise

Valdez: 6-Hour Columbia Glacier Cruise

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Sunday 14 December to Sunday 21 December

Highlights

  • Witness the historic retreat of Columbia Glacier and the ice in the bay
  • View marine wildlife like seals, otters, sea lions, whales, and more
  • Enjoy cruising the shoreline of Prince William Sound to view waterfalls
  • Learn about our rich history and natural history
  • Receive a hot soup lunch to prepare for the chilly adventure

Description

Take a 6-hour journey through Prince William Sound, featuring a visit to the Columbia Glacier area. Jump on the chance to view history in the making and retreat back into the Chugach Mountains. Embark on a sightseeing cruise and explore first Port Valdez. Learn about early explorers, oil shipping, commercial fishing, and pass by cascading waterfalls down the coastal mountains. Travel through the Valdez Narrows and enjoy a hot soup lunch to prepare for the adventure ahead. Head through Prince William Sound and try to catch sight of seals, sea otters, sea lions, porpoise, Orca, Humpback Whales, puffing, bald eagles, and more. Enter into Columbia Bay and don your warm layers and winter gear. Discover a world surrounded by ice, largely untouched by people. Return in time to explore the Valdez community and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Includes

A light lunch consisting of soup, a bagel, cream cheese and cookies. Complimentary coffee, tea, lemonade and water. Snack bar and gift shop to purchase other items. On board guide and map is provided in English, Dutch, German and Korean. Transfers to/from RV parks located in the core town of Valdez.

Important Information

  • Departures will take place in any weather. The boats are enclosed and heated, but warm clothes are needed for outside viewing A ramp is used to access the dock, depending on the tide at times this may be steep. Guests should be prepared to walk down this ramp. If boarding assistance is needed we are happy to assist Guests with special dietary needs are encouraged to bring snacks and meals to ensure that they have proper nourishment All guests are welcome to bring snacks and drinks along, just no alcoholic beverages

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Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund

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