Columbia Glacier Wildlife Cruise & Kayak

Departing every day!

Pangaea Adventures and Stan Stephens Cruises have teamed up to create a Columbia Glacier Wildlife cruise that both kayakers and non-kayakers will enjoy. For those who just wish to see the most wildlife possible in Prince William Sound, this is the best cruise to choose. If you want to kayak at Columbia Glacier, you get a first class interpreted ride out to the glacier.  Everyone Cruises together. You choose before the cruise whether you want to kayak or not. Space is limited to 14 kayakers and a total of 30 on board. Although most groups are 6 kayakers and 1 guide.

For the Non-Kayakers

Climb aboard and enjoy a 9 hour day of wildlife and glacier viewing in Prince William Sound. On board you will have a chance to view the Sounds wildlife including the Bull Head Sea Lion Haul-out. You will learn about the history of the area and you will hear stories about the first people to explore and live in the Sound. If there are kayakers on board, we will explore the serene ecosystem of Heather Bay where the kayakers will be dropped off for their paddle. After the kayakers debark, we will leave heather bay in search of whales and other marine creatures that reside in the Sound. Snacks and hot drinks are served, but please pack a lunch. We have a minimum of 3 cruisers to offer this specialized trip, otherwise we ask that cruisers join the regular Stan Stephens cruise of your choice.

$160 per person Reserve It Now
Departs at 9:00 am Meet at the Tour Dock by 8;30

For the Kayakers

Want to Kayak and see the best wildlife in Prince William Sound? Climb aboard our comfortable water taxi and enjoy a 9 hour day of wildlife viewing and guided sea kayaking at Columbia Glacier in Prince William Sound. On board you will have a chance to view the Sounds wildlife including seals, sea lions, whales, goat, bear and Dall Porpoise. You will learn about the history of the area and you will hear stories about the first people to explore and live in the Sound. We cruise into Heather Bay where we will climb into our kayaks for a few hours of paddling amongst the icebergs. We will take a break on the glaciers terminal moraine and enjoy a light lunch and a walk. The water taxi will pick us up about 4-5 hours after we departed for the trip back to Valdez. First time paddlers are welcome. Hot Drinks and Snacks are Provided. Please pack a lunch.

$199 per person Reserve It Now
Meet at Pangaea at 8:00 am for gear-up and instruction.

*We use both our own water taxi, "Explorer" when Stan Stephens Cruises is filled with sightseeing passengers. Stan Stephens Cruises will operate for us on various days throughout the summer, but not on any particular schedule. If you have a group of 7 or more you may request the Stan Stephens boat for use as the water taxi.

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