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Valdez

Most famously known for being the nearby town to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, the town of Valdez now is a bastion of wildlife, beautiful landscapes and unique Alaska activities. From the bears and sealions catching fish at the Solomon Gulch Salmon Hatchery to the birds nesting on the icebergs of the Valdez Glacier Lake, it’s not your average Alaska town. Connected to Prince William Sound, Valdez is a wonderful place for exploring the tidewater glaciers while watching for whales and puffins. Also, there’s a direct sailing on the Alaska Marine Highway between Valdez and Whittier, near Anchorage.

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MV Aurora Alaska Marine Highway Ferry arriving in Whittier Alaska

Ferry from Whittier to Valdez, Alaska: Schedule, Fares and Prince William Sound

The ferry from Whittier to Valdez is a great way to experience Prince William Sound, seeing wildlife and glacier ice along the way. See what the Alaska Marine Highway route is like, the schedule and fares for the ferry between Valdez and Whittier and what to expect on board.
Taylor Family Kayaking Valdez Glacial Lake with Valdez Stay and Play Alaska

Kayaking at Valdez Glacier: a Beautiful Paddle with Waterfalls and Icebergs

Visiting the Valdez Glacier is awesome because it's actually done by kayaking to it. Paddling on the beautiful Valdez Glacier Lake and exploring the face of the blue ice is such a unique, gorgeous experience. See how to do this and add it to your visit to Valdez and Prince William Sound.
Meares Glacier from Stan Stephens Glacier and Wildlife Cruise on Prince William Sound from Valdez Alaska

Stephens Cruises: Wildlife and Glacier Boat Tour from Valdez on Prince William Sound

Departing from Valdez, Alaska the Stephens Cruises wildlife and glacier boat trip is a wonderful day out on the water watching whales and seeing a glacier calve off into Prince William Sound. Visiting either Meares or Columbia Glacier, these tours are a must when you visit Valdez.
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