8.4 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Valdez for around 8.4 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.
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When to Visit Valdez
Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes
Spring Season
Mar – May
7,657 estimated passengers across 8 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
62,688 estimated passengers across 68 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
17,678 estimated passengers across 18 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Cruise Lines Visiting Valdez
6 cruise lines. View full breakdown →
Viking Cruises Cruises (93)
Silversea Cruises Cruises (27)
Azamara Cruises Cruises (11)
Holland America Cruises (11)
HX Expeditions Cruises (3)
MSC Explora Journeys Cruises (2)
Ships Arriving Soon
Next scheduled visits to Valdez
Tue 15 Sep
Viking Orion
Viking Cruises Cruises
Mon 21 Sep
ms Zaandam
Holland America Cruises
07:30 – 16:30
Tue 29 Sep
Viking Orion
Viking Cruises Cruises
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