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: Westerdam20 Days - Ultimate Alaska Solstice (With Glacier Bay National Park) - San Francisco to San Francisco
From $3,288.00 (USD)
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Ruby Princess14-Day Great Alaska Explorer
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Westerdam
Tours
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.
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.
