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Enjoy a 110-mile cruise in the majestic waters of Prince William Sound to
Meares Glacier. Onboard you will have a chance to view the Sound's wildlife,
such as sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions and whales. You will learn the
mining, oil, earthquake, and fishing history of Valdez, hear stories about the
first people to explore and live in the Sound, and pass by the terminus of the
Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Your stop at Meares Glacier gives you the rare
opportunity to see an advancing glacier, as well as the chance to witness
glacial ice calving into the ocean. A lunch and afternoon soup snack will be
served on-board. (Tour departs from the small boat
harbor).
Season: Daily departures June 1 - August
31, 2013 (The following dates are currently sold out, June 5, 8, 13, 20, 24,
2013)
Departure Time:
10:00H
Duration: 9 hours
Price: USD 155 per adult / USD 77 per child (2-12 years)
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This glacier and wildlife cruise through Prince William Sound features a
visit to Columbia Glacier. Onboard you will have a chance to view the Sound's
wildlife, including sea lions, sea otters, and whales. You will learn about the
mining, oil shipping, earthquake, and fishing history, and you will hear stories
about the first people to explore and live in the area. This tour includes a
description of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal as you sail past. Because the
Columbia Glacier is the fastest moving glacier in Alaska, it releases tons of
ice daily into the ocean. Typically your ship will not be able to navigate to
the face of the glacier. Instead, you will cruise along the terminal moraine
around massive icebergs. A light meal is served onboard (included). The tour
travels 80-miles round-trip. (Tour departs from the small boat
harbor).
Season: Daily departures May 18 -
September 15, 2013 (The following dates are currently sold out, June 1, 6,
2013)
Departure Time: 12:00H (11:00H on
September 1 - 5, 2013)
Duration: 6.5 - 7 hours
Price: USD 120 per adult / USD 60 per child (2-12 years)
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This kayaking tour offers an intimate experience at one of Prince William
Sounds' many calving tidewater glaciers. It is perfect for children, beginners
and experienced kayakers. Climb aboard a motor boat for a 40-minute ride to
Shoup Bay where your scenic journey begins. Over the course of the day, you will
paddle around floating icebergs, past a nesting colony of Black-Legged
Kittiwakes, and up to the face of the glacier. Wildlife abounds in the area -
birds, ducks, sea otters and harbor seals are common. Enjoy a short walk on the
beach and a lunch break with a colorful glacier view (lunch not included). At
the end of the paddle you will be returned to Valdez by motorboat. Tour
includes: Roundtrip motor boat transfer from Valdez, kayaking and necessary
gear. Not included: Lunch and transfers within Valdez.
NOTE: A 4-person minimum is required for the tour to operate.
Season: Daily departures May 25 - September 12,
2013
Departure Time: Various times
depending on tides.
Duration: 8 hours
Price: USD 200 per adult / USD 179 per child (8-13 years)
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Search for wildlife such as whales, sea otters and sea lions as you
transfer two hours to the Columbia Glacier by water taxi. This is Alaska's
second largest tidewater glacier. Since the early 1980's, the glacier has been
retreating catastrophically off of the terminal moraine leaving an 8 mile long
field of floating icebergs. You will be dropped off near the moraine of the
glacier to paddle around the icebergs. Time is included for a lunch break and a
short hike on the glacier's gravel moraine. Hot drinks and snacks are provided;
however, lunch is not included. After the break you will continue exploring the
coastline by kayak. The water taxi will return to Valdez after 4 to 5 hours of
activity.
NOTE: A 4-person minimum is required for the tour to operate.
Season: Daily departures May 25 - September 12,
2013
Departure Time: approx. 8:00H
(depending on tides)
Duration: 10 hours including 4 hours of
kayaking and 2 hours of transfer time
Price: USD 248 per adult / USD 224 per child (6-13 years)
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