Figg1437 Posted March 17, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) Can anyone tell me about your experience maybe share photos of Glacier Bay in May? In the past we did Tracy Arm in May and seeing the fjord and the icebergs was amazing but we didn’t see much of the glacier due to too much ice in the water. How does Glacier Bay compare? How much of the Glacier and icebergs and scenery do you see? I loved the aqua water and all the mountains and icebergs- this time in glacier bay will I likely see those plus maybe get close to the glacier? I’ve heard that glacier Bay is more open and the ships get close easier? I’d really like to see calving Edited March 17, 2023 by Figg1437 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaciers Posted March 17, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 17, 2023 It would be rare that ice is an issue in Glacier Bay. You’ll sit in front of Margerie Glacier which is good for calving most of the time. Depending on when in May you’d be there, early in the month the snow is usually down to the waterline near the glaciers. By mid to the end of May the snow usually has retreated up the mountains. From Margerie you’ll usually head past Lamplugh glacier and towards Jaw Point where you will get a view of Johns Hopkins Glacier from a distance. The Johns Hopkins inlet is closed from May1 through June 30 due to seal mating and pupping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figg1437 Posted March 17, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Thank you! Our cruise is May5-12 with GB being on May 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfilpus Posted March 17, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Glacier Bay May 2019 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 17, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 17, 2023 You will see less ice bergs in the water at Glacier Bay. It is scenic but not as twisty as Tracy Arm. Access to Glacier Bay is usually pretty good in May. It is usually a beautiful day all day as far as scenery. Park Rangers will come on the ship and do information sessions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted March 18, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 18, 2023 More Glacier Bay pictures taken in May. over several years. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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