Valdez, Alaska Cruise Port Guide: Glaciers, Breweries, & Feral Bunnies?
Is Valdez, Alaska on your upcoming cruise itinerary? In this comprehensive Valdez cruise port guide, we show you exactly how to maximize your day in this incredibly walkable, historic, and slightly quirky Alaskan town. Because Valdez features a shallow harbor, your ship will drop anchor, and you’ll take a quick tender boat ride into the heart of the port. Once your feet hit the ground, you'll immediately notice how flat and walkable the downtown area is—perfect for independent exploring without relying on expensive ship transfers. In this video, we explore: The Valdez Museum: A must-visit historical stop featuring incredibly moving and detailed exhibits on both the devastating 1964 Good Friday Earthquake and the historic 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. The Feral Rabbits: Why are there hundreds of domesticated-looking rabbits running wild all over the lawns and visitor centers in town? We look into the unique history of Valdez’s unofficial fluffy mascots. Epic Glacier Excursions: From boat tours out to the massive Columbia Glacier to standard-setting kayaking excursions on Valdez Glacier Lake, we cover the best ways to get up close to the ice. The Local Beer Scene: We wrap up our port day by visiting the town's two fantastic craft breweries—Valdez Brewing and Growler Bay Brewing Co.—which are conveniently located right across the street from each other! Whether you love history, beer, wildlife, or high-adrenaline glacier kayaking, Valdez is an absolute gem of an Alaskan port. Depending on your interests, we hope you'll find meaningful information in our other channels: Well Travelled Life https://www.youtube.com/@welltravelledlife Cruise Gurus https://www.youtube.com/@EatStayandPlay Where to Stay Around the World https://www.youtube.com/@WhereToStayAroundtheWorld Brews and Views https://www.youtube.com/@BrewsAndViewsBeerTasting Unfiltered Truth: Music Talks https://www.youtube.com/@UnfilteredTruthmusictalks Inspire Me With Rotary https://www.youtube.com/@InspireMewithRotary We use epidemic sound to enhance the dramatic footage we take. Do you need music to showcase your footage? Use this link for a free trial or a paid subscription. https://share.epidemicsound.com/o453ze #alaskacruise #cruiseportguide #cruiseport #valdez #alaskacruise #cruiseports #welltravelledlife