Sheils65 Posted October 25, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hi, We are thinking of doing an Alaska Cruise in 2015-2016. I was wondering if you could tell me the difference between Sawyer and Glacier Bay's. Is there more scenery, wildlife, glaciers on one more than the other. Is there a price difference, etc. I am up for anything so personal preferences are welcomed. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agabbymama Posted October 25, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Both offer beautiful scenery. Sawyer is more like a fijord (more closed in feeling) and you may or may not get to the glaciers at the end of the fijord. Glacier Bay is more open, and you will see maybe 4 or 5 glaciers. Glacier Bay is a National Park for a reason. I'd choose a sailing with Glacier Bay, then if you really wanted to see Sawyer maybe take the small boat excursion from Juneau??? Have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancyquilts Posted October 25, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 25, 2013 In ten cruises up Tracy Arm, we have been to Sawyer Glacier once. The rest of the time they turned around half way there. Tracy Arm is pretty, but for glaciers I'd go Glacier Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheils65 Posted October 25, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Thanks so much!!! Glacier it is and off to do some research !! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted October 25, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 25, 2013 In ten cruises up Tracy Arm, we have been to Sawyer Glacier once. The rest of the time they turned around half way there. Tracy Arm is pretty, but for glaciers I'd go Glacier Bay. I have made 4 unsuccessful attempts at Tracy Arm. Definitely Glacier Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheils65 Posted October 26, 2013 Author #6 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I have made 4 unsuccessful attempts at Tracy Arm. Definitely Glacier Bay. I guess I need Alaska for dummies but what is Tracy Arm? LOL Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted October 26, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I guess I need Alaska for dummies but what is Tracy Arm? LOL Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Tracy Arm is a fiord with Sawyer Glaciers at the end. So you must enter Tracy Arm in order to get to North and South Sawyer Glacier at the end. Tracy Arm is often missed or if a ship or boat enters, often they have to turn around before seeing the glaciers. I have tried 2 cruise ships and 2 small boats and have yet to see the glaciers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheils65 Posted October 27, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Why do they turn around? Not enough time? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agabbymama Posted October 28, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Too much ice in the water is very dangerous for the ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheils65 Posted October 28, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Too much ice in the water is very dangerous for the ships. Oh ok! Gotcha! Thanks for info. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted October 28, 2013 #11 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Why do they turn around? Not enough time? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Most ships can navigate through ice but it is very time consuming and they don't plan for that much time. Sometimes if they know in advance, they go to Endicott Arm and to Dawes Glacier, but it is not as scenic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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