Alaska Marine Highway. Bartlett and Tustumena state ferries service Cordova, Whittier and Seward. (see Ferries section)  Call for reservations 907-835-4436 or 800-642-0066.

Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises, provides visitors to Valdez Alaska a chance to experience it all – amazing glaciers, exciting wildlife, and fascinating history all in the calm waters of Prince William Sound. The Stephens family and staff have been sharing the fjords and passageways of Prince William Sound with guests for over 30 years. Let the experts in the area share their Alaska with you! Stephens’ cruise’s are customized to allow guests ample opportunity to see the amazing ice bergs at Columbia Glacier, witness the awesome calving at Meares Glacier or view seals, sea otters, sea lions, whales, eagles, or puffins. Each tour includes a meal. All of the tours are fully narrated by their captains and crew who will share information about the local environment, history, and geology. In addition tours feature a full description of the oils shipping industry in Alaska, including a water based tour of the Trans Alaska Pipeline Terminal and a full description of the events leading up to and lessons learned by the 1989 Oil Spill. For more information about how to join the Stephens family on an excursion into beautiful Prince William Sound from Valdez, please contact Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises, PO Box 1297, Valdez, AK 99686; 907-835-4731, Toll Free 866-867-1297

Valdez Fish Derbies Every year Valdez holds several fish derbies with over $80,000 in cash & prizes. The Halibut Derby runs from May to Sept., The Silver Salmon Derby from the last week in July to Sept. A one day ladies only Derby is run in August. For more information on the derbies call 907-835-5680.

Glacier Charters Service 907-835-5141, 206-789-2204. The Lu-Lu Belle has wide walk-around decks, assuring everyone unobstructed viewing and photography. Captain Fred has logged over 3500 Columbia Glacier cruises since 1979. The wildlife that is seen on the Columbia Glacier wildlife cruises will vary, depending on the time of year and the time of day, as you travel on the calm, protected waters of Prince William Sound.

Anadyr Adventures 225 N. Harbor Drive, 907-835-2814 or 1-800-TO-Kayak. One of the best and most enjoyable ways to see Prince William Sound is in a kayak. Let the professional guides at Anadyr take you on the trip of a life time. Whether you are an experienced paddler or a first timer they will help you experience the area as no one else can.

Gold Rush Days: held annually in August, includes dances, concession  booths, a beard contest, free fish fry and much more. For more information, info@valdezgoldrushdays.org

H2O Guides offers daily and extended glacier tours, fishing, kayaking, rafting, and flight seeing trips on Thompson Pass, in the Prince William Sound, and in the surrounding Chugach and Wrangell St. Elias mountain ranges. Contact the H2O office to build your custom itinerary today! Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. Call 907-835-8418 or toll free 1-800-578-HELI

Painting in Church of Epiphany. An oil painting by Sr. Eugenio Cappell of Florence, Italy, portrays a famous Fifteenth Century artwork.

Solomon Gulch Fish Hatchery 907-835-1329 on Dayville Road, Learn the life cycle of the salmon.

U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office 307 Galena St. 907- 834-5350

Valdez Museum 217 Egan; 907-835-2764. The Museum illustrates Valdez history, antique fire apparatus and is open mid- May to end of Sept 25 - Monday through  Friday 9 to 5, admission fee.

Valdez Point of View, a knoll East of the Coast Guard building and a viewpoint just South of the Civic Center, are perfect spots to view the  old town-site to the east, the Pipeline Terminal to the south, Valdez Narrows to the west and the new town-site to the North.

Valdez Tours 888-321-3633. Enjoy sightseeing tours and activities.