The most northerly all-year port in North America, Valdez' prized harbor was discovered by Spanish explorers in 1790. The town itself didn't appear until 1898, when it became a gold rush center. In the 1970s Valdez hosted a second rush, this time for 'black gold,' becoming the southern terminus of the trans-Alaskan pipeline that starts in Prudhoe Bay.
Cruises
28-Day Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice
Destination: Alaska
Ship: WesterdamSN250731C14 - Vancouver to Vancouver
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver NovaWH260611007 - Cruise from Vancouver to Seward (Anchorage, Alaska)
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Silver Whisper14-Day Great Alaska Explorer
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Noordam
Tours
2025: Grand Alaskan Adventure (8420)
From $2,399.00 (USD)
This Alaska tour is a dream come true for value-minded travelers seeking to experience Alaska's breathtaking scenery and thrilling experiences. You'll start and end your tour in Anchorage and also have overnights in Denali National Park and Valdez.
Majestic Alaska
From $5,000.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1A wild escape brings your dream of Alaska to life.
GLOBUS 2026: Spectacular Alaska! (AJ)
From $5,209.00 (USD)
From mountains to mammals, everything is bigger in Alaska. In the 20+ hours of summer sunlight a day, even the produce grows to fair-winning proportions.
