Is Glacier Bay a must see on an Alaskan cruise?

Since access to Glacier Bay is tightly controlled, only a limited number of cruise ships can visit Glacier Bay National Park each season. Spending a day in Glacier Bay is a must for an Alaska cruise, whether it's your first time visiting Alaska or your tenth voyage there.



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Overall, an amazing, varied National Park experience! If you are going to take a cruise to Alaska, make sure that Glacier Bay NP is a stop on the cruise. There are only a limited number of cruise ships that are allowed in here. The glaciers are incredible to view and we saw some whales.

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Glacier Bay collects many glaciers flowing from the tall surrounding mountains with abundant snowfall. As recently as 1750 a single glacier thousands of feet thick filled what is now a 65-mile long fjord. This glacial retreat has exposed a resilient land that hosts a succession of marine and terrestrial life.

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This celestial phenomen that we call the Northern Lights is more likely to occur early in the season. And when it does, the pristine dark skies of Glacier provide a perfect backdrop. Anyone lucky enough to catch the Northern Lights in Glacier is instantly captivated.

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Types of wildlife you will most likely see: Orcas (killer whales) Minke Whales. A variety of mammals, including Alaskan brown bears. Stellar Sea Lions.

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Northbound Alaska cruises sail up the coastline through the Inside Passage and along Hubbard Glacier, so your best view of Alaska's scenic landmasses are likely on the starboard side of the ship. Southbound Alaska cruises are the opposite.

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THINGS TO DO in Glacier bay Most of the activities in the park are water-focused, with the most popular being boat tours, kayaking, river rafting, fishing, glacier viewing, and whale watching. Full-day boat tours travel about 130 miles through the park from Bartlett Cove to view wildlife and tidewater glaciers.

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Surrounded on three sides by the park, Gustavus is truly the gateway to Glacier Bay. Spend some time in this charming place and discover small town Alaska at its finest.

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