Valdez, Alaska
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Located near the head of a deep fjord in Prince William Sound, Valdez is a mix of tidewater glaciers, rainforests, and majestic mountains, wildlife on both land and sea and so much more. Valdez offers unparalleled natural scenery that is matched only by the abundant activities offered throughout the year.
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Guides & Tours
During the spring and summer, day-long cruises will take you to some of the best vantage points for viewing mountains, glaciers, and wildlife.
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Stan Stevens Glacier and Wildlife Cruises
A day spent on the water with Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises is a complete Alaska experience! The Stephens family and crew will navigate through Prince William Sound with sights of magnificent glacial ice at Columbia Glacier, glacial calving at Meares Glacier, and wildlife like orcas, humpback whales, Steller sea lions, seals, puffins, bald eagles, kittiwakes, cormorants, porpoise, goats and bears along the way.
In addition to the amazing wildlife and glaciers, we will share information about the history of Prince William Sound and Valdez, including commercial fishing, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System terminal, oil shipping, the area’s early explorers, and copper and gold mining.
For more than 50 years, the Stephens family and valued crew have been dedicated to raising awareness of Valdez and Prince William Sound among travelers.While the boats and tours offered by Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises have evolved since our inception, one thing remains the same: Our steadfast commitment to our customers and our long-term dedication to Valdez and Prince William Sound.
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Eat
Valdez boasts a wide variety of restaurants amidst stunning surroundings. From seafood and burgers to coffee and baked goods, you’re sure to find something delicious!
Stay
A full range of accommodations are available, however you choose to stay in Valdez.
Shop
From gift shops and grocery stores to seafood markets and gear outfitters, you’ll be sure to find what you need in the shops in Valdez
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History, Arts & Culture
You might not expect a small, end-of-the road maritime community to have a thriving arts culture, but that’s exactly what the town of Valdez has to offer. Hugging a rough Alaska coastline, Valdez is home to hardworking folks with an entrepreneurial spirit who embrace all things artistic.
Valdez also offers three museums in town that present visitors with the full history of the region as well as one of the largest collections of Alaska Native art and artifacts in the world.