Excursion Columbia glacier cruise tour at Valdez

Experience the spectacular Columbia Glacier and its surrounds from a unique perspective during this panoramic, full-day sightseeing excursion via boat.

Valdez, Prince Williams Sound, Columbia Glacier, Chugach Mountains,

Depart the pier for the short drive to your awaiting boat. Upon arrival, embark the vessel and begin your panoramic journey through Prince William Sound to the Columbia Glacier area. Here, view history in the making as the Columbia River retreats into the Chugach Mountains and see the amazing ice in Columbia Bay.

Seals, Sea Lions & Otters, Eagles, Puffins, Porpoises, Whales, Lunch, Breath-Taking Views

Your Columbia Glacier cruise offers a wonderful opportunity to observe, and photograph, a wide array of diverse wildlife and bird species, including seals, sea lions, sea otters, eagles, puffins, porpoises, humpback whales, orcas, and more. Enjoy light snacks with local specialities served with complimentary, non-alcoholic beverages on-board the boat, and accompanied by sweeping vistas of your breath-taking surrounds.

Natural & Local History, Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal

Along the way, your experienced captains and crew share details about the natural history of your surrounds, and stories about early explorers, gold-mining, the operations of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, and today's preventative safety measures. At the conclusion of your tour, return to the boat launch and disembark your vessel, then re-board your coach for the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Valdez, Prince William Sound, Columbia Glacier, River & Bay, Chugach Mountains, Bay Ice, Seals, Sea Lions & Otters, Eagles, Puffins, Porpoises, Whales, Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 219 yards (about 200 metres), at times over uneven surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and embark/disembark the boat. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and recommended for those who utilize a wheelchair. Guests that require a lift vehicle must notify the Shore Concierge Desk upon embarking the vessel. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a warm, weatherproof jacket, bottled water, and US Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least two years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather and tidal conditions. This tour might not be exclusive to Silversea guests on every call.