Port

Access

Valdez is the United States’ farthest north ice free port with the best access to Alaska’s interior as well as to the United States Pacific Northwest, Northern Canada, and Pacific Rim trade routes.

Valdez is the southern terminus of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline (TAPS). Supertankers navigate the deep, ice-free waters of Valdez Arm each day, handling more than 1.5 million barrels of crude oil. TAPS operations are managed by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.

Services

 Port of Valdez services available:

• Access to Richardson Highway
• Access to the State of Alaska Marine Highway System ferry service
• Access to the Valdez Pioneer Field Airport

Operations

The City of Valdez owns and operates:

• Valdez Container Terminal
• Valdez Grain Terminal
• John Thomas Kelsey Municipal Dock
• Valdez Pioneer Field Airport Terminal

Valdez Comprehensive Waterfront Master Planning Project Completed November 2019

The Valdez Comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan was adopted by the Valdez City Council on February 4, 2020 (Resolution #20-11).  

Valdez Ports & Harbors would like to extend a sincere thanks to PND Engineering and team, Ports & Harbor Commissioners, community stakeholders, and City staff for their dedication to the planning process.  Here’s to a sustainable and collaborative future for Valdez waterfronts! 

Cruise Ship Information

Click on the links below to access the most up-to-date information on cruise ship operations.  (Updated 4/2023)

2023 Port of Call Schedule   List View - Updated 3/8/2023

2023 Port of Call Schedule Calendar View - Updated 03/8/2023

2024 Port of Call Schedule List View - Updated 04/28/2023

2024 Port of Call Schedule Calendar View - Updated 4/28/2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Local Business Guide to Working with Cruise Lines

City of Valdez Planning Department - Short Term Vendor Regulations