May 25, 2024 – Whittier to Valdez via Meares Glacier

May 25, 2024

Tour

Meares Glacier Excursion

Captain

Captain Chris

Trip highlights

Today the Valdez Spirit had a special trip from Whittier to Valdez. During the journey the guests had a chance to see three groups of Mountain Goats that had both the nanny and her young, and the Humpback Whales were busy bubble feeding.

animals seen

Arctic Tern
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Bald Eagle
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Black Bear
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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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Orcas/Killer Whales
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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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Weather

Overcast.

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.

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