Glacier and Wildlife Cruises


Columbia Glacier Cruise

This 6 ½ to 7 hour journey through Prince William Sound features the amazing icebergs from Columbia Glacier. On board this 80 mile glacier and wildlife tour, you will have a chance to view the Sounds' wildlife: whales, sea otters, harbor seals, birds, and a visit to the Bull Head Sea Lion haulout.

You will learn about the mining, oil, earthquake, and fishing history and you will hear stories about the first people to explore and live in the Sound. On board a light meal is served.

Departs daily at 12:00 p.m. and arrives back at port at 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.  Dates of operation are May 14 - September 18.

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Columbia and Meares Glacier Excursion

On board this 9 hour journey you will have a chance to view ice calving from Meares Glacier as well as the huge icebergs at Columbia Glacier. Enroute you will view the wildlife of the Sound including Bull Head Sea Lion haulout. Learn about the mining, oil, earthquake, and fishing history and hear stories about the first people to explore and live in the Sound. On board lunch and an afternoon snack is served

Departs daily at 10:00 a.m. and arrives back at port at 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.  Dates of operation are June 1 - August 31.

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Whale and Wildlife Discovery

This fully narrated tour will take you through the passageways of Prince William Sound to discover the marine wildlife that call this area home.  The route of this tour will vary daily based on the activity of the animals and the interests of the persons on board.  This tour is perfect for the traveler looking to experience the wildlife and bird life of the Sound.  On board a morning snack and a lunch is served.

This tour will also serve as transportation for kayaking tour to Columbia Glacier - ask us about this new tour feature.

Departs daily at 9:00 a.m. and arrives back at port at 7:00 p.m.  Dates of operation are June 13 - August 30.

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Prices and Times

  Adult Child -under 12 Times
Columbia Glacier Cruise  $85 + fees $42 + fees 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Columbia and Meares Glacier Excursion $125 + fees $62 + fees 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Whale and Wildlife Discovery $160 + fees $80 + fees 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fees = $3.00 per person Fuel Surcharge effective in 2005
 

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