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Board a Valdez cruise that trades harbor views for the vertiginous face of Meares Glacier and a day of wildlife sightings in Prince William Sound. This full-day excursion pairs glacier drama with eagle, otter and whale encounters.
Board a Valdez cruise that trades harbor views for the vertiginous face of Meares Glacier and a day of wildlife sightings in Prince William Sound. This full-day excursion pairs glacier drama with eagle, otter and whale encounters.
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Operated by Stan Stephens Cruises Glacier & Wildlife Cruises · Valdez, Alaska
The bow of the boat parts Prince William Sound like a blade, spray washing the rail as Valdez slides away — an aluminum town clasped to the mountains — and the open water pulls you toward blue cliffs of ice. Within two hours the skyline changes: spruce gives way to rock, and the air cools as the glacier’s breath reaches out. At the face of Meares Glacier the vessel slows; the hull creaks in a quiet that feels deliberate, and the glacier’s vertical ice wall hovers large enough to make human chatter recede.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; ability to move around a boat and stand on deck for periods is required.
The excursion runs about 7.5–8 hours round-trip from the Valdez harbor office.
Yes — the operator notes wheelchair-accessible transportation and facilities, but call ahead to discuss any specific mobility needs.
Common sightings include seals, sea otters, sea lions, puffins, bald eagles, porpoise and, seasonally, humpback whales.
Yes — light refreshments and coffee are available all day, a bagel snack is served mid-morning, and a hot lunch is provided around early afternoon.
Dress in layers with a warm mid-layer and waterproof outer layer; temperatures at the glacier are noticeably cooler than on shore.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; no refund for cancellations inside 24 hours.
These waters have been used for generations by Indigenous peoples and later by commercial fishermen and cruisers; Meares Glacier and the surrounding fjords reflect both natural change and human maritime history.
Prince William Sound is sensitive to oil and plastic pollution; operators follow strict wildlife-distance rules and encourage leave-no-trace practices to protect marine habitats.
Stan Stephens Cruises Glacier & Wildlife Cruises operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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