Captain’s Logbook

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05/13/2023

May 14, 2023

animals seen

Arctic Tern
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Bald Eagle
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Black-Legged Kittiwakes
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Cormorants
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Dall's Porpoises
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Harbor Seals
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Humpback Whales
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Loon
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Mountain Goats
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Oystercatcher
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Pigeon Guillemot
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Sea Otters
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Steller Sea Lions
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Surf Scoter

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“This company is a first class operation from the registration process to disembarkation. The captain really worked to get us close to whales and other animals. He put us in the ice flows from the glacier. The rest of the crew was equally helpful on board.”

Steve Souder

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“In spite of inclement weather, the cruise was wonderful. We had a great time and had a chance to see some fantastic scenery and wildlife.”

Sylvia Knapp

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“Just got back from our trip to Alaska…our two favorite things were Denali and the cruise with you guys. What we appreciated so much about the cruise is that the skipper would stop and wait…sometimes he would stop and wait for the whales, the ice to fall off the glacier, etc.”

Tim Price

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“Don’t miss Alaska’s most preferred experience — Stan Stephens Glacier and Wildlife Cruises!”

John Hall

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“We took your Meares Glacier tour and it was the highlight of our trip to Alaska!!! We will definitely recommend this cruise to everyone we know.”

Carolyn Doughty

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“On your cruise every blink of the eye is a postcard!! Every moment is a National Geographic moment! Your crew treated us like Royalty!”

Powell and Amy Adams

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“So much more than I guessed – We will definitely come again!”

Margie Rusmey

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“Fantastic, a life dream come true.”

Opal LeLever

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Great boat tour. Saw otters, walrus, porpoise and different types of birds on the tour. The boat was very nice and the crew was great.

Teresa Onken

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Amazing trip with a great crew! I would highly recommend the Meares trip. Saw whales, eagles, and much more.

Gary Hypes

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Absolutely amazing day! From the staff, to the vessel, the captain, and of course the sights. 100% recommend. If you’re in Valdez, this is a must-do day, with a must-use company.

Cam Buk

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We had a great cruise experience today! The crew was excellent, the day sunny and we got to see the Columbia Glacier and lots of wildlife! Highly recommend this company and the tour!

Rajan Rajendran

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The captain was fantastic and so was the crew.

Dave Rupert

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Indescribably beautiful. Everyone who is in Valdez should do this tour.

Grit Odenwald

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We took the Columbia Glacier Cruise and it was awesome! The crew, captain and boat were top notch. Would definitely recommend this cruise 100%

Melanie Lohr

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Incredible tour. The captain was awesome, lots of information. Saw humpback whales, orcas, seals, sea lions. The glacier was amazing. If you come to Valdez this is a must.

Yajvinder Singh

Welcome to Valdez and Prince William Sound

Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises respectfully acknowledges that we live, work, and operate on the traditional land of the Alaska Native Alutiiq/Sugpiaq peoples. It is because of their stewardship that we are able to share the wonders of Prince William Sound today.

The traditional name of this area in Sugt’stun, the language of the Sugpiaq, is Suacit, which means, “the people of the place that rises into view.” Suacit and the surrounding Prince William Sound villages provided a bountiful harvest for the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq people. We strive to respect the traditional lands and waterways as we operate. We encourage our guests to take time to learn about the history of our region’s Alaska Native people and their living culture.