Idk why this POS airline exists. They never fly and its always something…read more Who gives af if you make plans. They obviously don't and I can't wait to hear the bs excuse why tf they aren't flying.. again. This airline is a fn joke ***UPDATE*** just spoke with an employee there. They are missing a navigation part. Fine. A little transparency would be appreciated instead of wasting ppl's time and hard earned $. After being put on tomorrow's flight, I asked her what are the realistic chances they fly. She said 0. So they literally hold you and your $ hostage. Talk about GREAT customer service.

I have never had a bad time here. I actually find service quite pleasant. Downside to the evening…read moreflight back to Anchorage is they are usually out of most beverages and cookie selection, but it's free so can't complain too much. The problem with Valdez is that there is height requirement on cloud cover, so if the clouds are too low the plane will not take off from Anchorage, or take off from Valdez. Sometimes they take off from Anchorage and fly circles over Valdez before turning around if weather worsens en route. It's just one of those annoying things about Valdez, but I have to come for work and will fly this airline again.

We absolutely LOVE this place! We live here in Valdez & during the summer season still take our…read morefish to them for packaging & freezing. It's so easy & convenient & the pricing is great! The owners are kind & all the staff have been wonderful to work with.

Great people, great quality of packaging. Love this place & this small town, it's like being taken…read moreback in time.

Josh and Bayson were exactly guides they explained everything very clearly. The gear and equipment…read morewas top notch. and of course, Keystone Canyon rafting was the best.

Thank you to our incredible guides, Luke, Bela and Josh for making our rafting trip on 7/4 so…read moreincredibly fun!! We felt safe the entire time, and got to enjoy the beauty of Alaska up close. 10/10 recommend!!

We went on the all day Meares Glacier cruise. The weather when we departed was cold and foggy and I…read morewas able to snap several "moody" photos. Was afraid we might not see much wildlife but wow, there were so many opportunities from eagles (in trees and on icebergs), to adorable sea otters, whales, puffins, and sea lions. I easily took 200 photos! Every time something was spotted, the boat would slow or stop, and information about what we were seeing was explained. Of course, there was the star of the show - the Meares Glacier. We got very close to it and stayed there for a good 15-20 minutes. The boat has plenty of inside and outside seating and you are also welcome on the bridge. We were served a warm bagel with choice of cream cheese, butter, or peanut butter about an hour after departure. After leaving the glacier, we were served lunch. I'm a vegetarian so I brought my own sandwich but they were happy to offer just the veggies, rice, and roll without the chicken. Free coffee, tea, and water all day. Staff was friendly and approachable.

Captain Allen was fantastic. We saw eagles, humpback whales, porpoises, sea otters, stellar sea…read morelions and did I mention touching ice from the glacier? We saw so many icebergs and the Columbia Glacier. Bring a sandwich or snacks or buy some at the canteen (cash only). I would recommend to everyone going to Alaska.

Left 2 messages for them and never received a call back!! There are very limited car rentals in…read moreValdez, so your options are very limited; therefore, you have a captive audience, so maybe you can afford to be lax in your customer service??

Got off the plane and keys to a suitable mid size car within 5 minutes. Not too many people in…read moreValdez so it was a snap. Car was clean with minimal scratches. Easy to rent, but limited so make your reservations in advance. One thing got my goat. The morning and afternoon flights were cancelled due to weather so this joint offers a shuttle run if there are enough people to drive. I was 20 minutes away and got a call at 1.10 that the shuttle was leaving at 1.30. I told them to wait for me and I headed over. I got there at 1.34 and was continually harrassed to "hurry up" by the driver and by the lady behind the counter when I was checking in the car. Um, this is a driven shuttle not a plane. Is it really necessary to be so harrassed that even when I asked if I could use the bathroom they said to hurry! It's a 6 hour drive people not a plane ride! Jeez...

Looking for properties in Valdez can be a challenge depending on the time of year. The Robe Lake…read moreLodge is a great alternative to downtown and not that far out (less than 15 minutes). The setting is quiet and the accommodations are nice. My friends and I stayed in the Eagle's Nest Cabin. It has ample room for six people making it an economical destination for a family or a bunch of friends. I searched for other properties and came up empty-handed. The ones that did have room looked more like a motel than a hotel (a bit shabby at best). If you are considering the area, consider the Robe Lake Lodge. Nice place, very well run. Jim

I would stay here again! Beautiful views overlooking the lake. We stayed in the lodge and the room…read morewas very small, but it was clean, comfy, and in our price range, which is all that mattered. It also had plenty of hooks to hang towels and coats. The lodge is very well maintained, and the shared bathroom stayed clean and put together. The breakfast options were a nice touch!

The gang at VS Helicopters is so awesome. Everyone does their utmost to make sure your helicopter…read moretour experience is the best and one you'll remember for years to come. Ryan and Jackson are pilots extraordinaire, they made our flights so fun. I highly recommend booking a helicopter experience with VS, you won't regret it!

My wife and I had the pleasure of having Leigh as our pilot for a flight up the Valdez Glacier…read more This was my wife's first time in a helicopter, so she sat in the available front seat - I loved watching her excitement as Leigh flew us up along the glacier, pointing out wildlife and other points of interest. I am not a fan of flying in Alaska - Leigh did an AMAZING job of taking my hesitation/ anxiety into consider, w/o negatively impacting my wife's experience. Landing on the Valdez Glacier was a treat - got to see some of the small melt-pools up close, and Leigh brought along cups to ensure we had an opportunity to drink fresh glacier water at the source. Learned a lot during the excursion as well - Leigh is a great pilot AND guide.

Wendy & Steve put together a wonderful slice of Alaskan adventure. We had a group of 8, and truly…read moreenjoyed our 7 days at the Orca Adventure Lodge, and found it incredibly hard to leave. We fished the open ocean, outer Prince William Sound, and the inner Fjords, and caught Halibut, Ling Cod, Yellow Eye Rock Fish, Black Bass, Pink and Chum Salmon. We saw bears, seals, and seal otters. It's not only fishing. We got to kayak a glacial lake to the Sheridan Glacier, and walked the wonderful little town of Cordova. The next time we go back, we want to tackle some of the hiking adventures and open water kayaking. This is not a 5 star resort, The rooms while not too fancy were clean and comfortable. There are higher end rooms that face the sound, but we opted for the basic room, because it would be such a waste to just stay in the room. Food was really good and the staff super friendly. There are great place to eat in town as well. Boots and fishing equipment are supplied, but you will need your own rain gear. If you have your own hip boots or waders, I would recommend you bring yours, especially if you have unusual size. Another thing is rubber utility gloves to handle fish and protect your hands, and a multi tool to pull hooks would be helpful. If you are looking for a 5 star adventure, you really got to give Wendy & Steve try.

Just returned from Orca Adventure Lodge with two 50 pound boxes of fresh halibut and salmon... and…read moresome incredible memories. Everything about this experience delivered, and Steve, Wendy, and their entire team provided incredible service at a really reasonable price. If you're making this trip for fishing, you'll be happy. If you're making it for camaraderie, you'll be happy. We were making it for both and had a perfect experience, even in the middle of COVID madness. Highly recommend this trip for families, serious fishermen, or both.