Glacier Bay by cruise ship

Came across this and found it very useful

http://www.nps.gov/glba/planyourvisit/enjoying-your-cruise-ship-visit.htm

Thanks for the link. Hate that I have to wait a year. :)

Came across this and found it very useful

 

http://www.nps.gov/glba/planyourvisit/enjoying-your-cruise-ship-visit.htm

Thankyou! Four months today and I will be there. Which also means - four months to my birthday! Nice place to have a party!

Wonderful site. Thank you. I have 4 months 14 days and 8 hours till my cruise starts (not that I am counting.) I booked my cruise exactly one year in advance and I have really enjoyed learning about Alaska and our ports. To me planning, learning and anticipating the trip is a lot of fun. Thanks!

Thanks for posting this link. I have been downloading maps and info for ports we are visiting, but didn't even think about info on Glacier Bay. :D

Thank you for the link.

Keith

This information sure tells me why I booked a cruise that is going to Glacier Bay! :D Thanks.

This is what we saw in July 2014. You will have a very detailed map of the whole route, in addition to the on-board commentary and the services of the rangers so you won't miss anything.

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This National Park site, is also "necessary" for more, up to date information on other areas as well. I refer all the time to this in Denali, also Kenai Fjords, Skagway, Sitka, etc etc etc

Alaska State Parks has some awesome trails, Tongass Forest Service- Mendenhall Glacier

A LOT of information out there.

If your ship goes to Glacier Bay, you should be getting the brochure in your cabin the night prior. This has an informative map. A common wrong assumption I find, is the pick up time of the Rangers, from Bartlett Cove, some think that's when they'll see glaciers. BUT, it won't be for about another 3 hours- with the views on the port side. That hour after Bartlett is wildlife heavy. So if of interest, plan on being out all day. :) I see many people, out for a few minutes, ask where the "glacier" is, then run back in. :)

I love Glacier Bay. Can't wait to go back this summer!!

Thanks so much for sharing this information.

I have said in another thread, "if there were no glaciers in Glacier Bay", it

would still be one of the prime 'must sees' in Alaska. Wildlife in abundance

at entry & exit, and the landforms themselves border in surreal, so much

beauty. Do not give up Alaska exploration without this site.

Thanks Alaskanb. Great info. We'll be cruising Glacier Bay in June. Very helpful.

Enjoyed the video. Can't wait for my next trip to Alaska! I'm bringing my nature loving grandson.

Thank you for the video...outstanding. So excited!!!