From Valdez: 7.5-hour Meares Glacier & Wildlife Cruise
ID: GYG412408-748388
Category:
Country: Cuba
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
Discover gracious glaciers including Meares Glacier, exciting wildlife, and everything that the picturesque Prince William Sound has to offer on this full-day cruise from Valdez.
Enjoy a cruise through the Prince William Sound, spot bald eagles, orcas, and visit the advancing Meares Glacier on a 7.5-hour adventurous cruise through the heart of the area.
Begin your day by exploring Port Valdez where you will learn about early explorers, oil shipping, and commercial fishing. Cruise by waterfalls cascading down coastal mountains as you travel the calm waters of the Sound to Unakwik Inlet.
Encounter marine birds and wildlife at incredible locations on the water. Look out for sea otters, sea lions, and porpoises. Watch out for wildlife including majestic humpback whales and sea birds such as puffins.
Spend some time relaxing on the boat in front of the Meares Glacier and witness some calving activity, where the ice falls into the ocean. Be served lunch as you depart Meares Glacier. Pass a bullhead sea lion Haulout, to watch the sea lions resting before returning to Valdez at 5:00 PM.
Highlights
- Experience the grand Meares Glacier from the scenic Prince William Sound
- View spectacular marine wildlife including seals, otters and whales
- Gaze at waterfalls and beautiful bays as you cruise along the shoreline
- Learn about the rich natural history of the area from your captain and crew
- Tuck into a tasty lunch with breathtaking views from the comfort of the boat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine
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, boarding assistance is available
INCLUDED
- A morning bagel snack, late lunch, and a dinner roll
- Complimentary coffee, tea, lemonade, and water
- Gift shop and snack bar to purchase other items
- Guide and multilingual map
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
