Why is Glacier Bay so special?

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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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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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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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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