Things to do & places to visit in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States

Glacier Bay is a perfect area for sea kayaking and viewing the glaciers up close.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve national park in Alaska, United States. Timezone: America/Juneau, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 14:58.

Top things to do (8)

• Eco Tours
• Boat Tours
• Islands
• Bodies of Water
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• National Parks
• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Kayaking & Canoeing

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve (1.398 reviews)
   - Stunning Glaciers
   Bodies of Water • National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   The highlight of the trip was exploring the Glacier Bay for 9 hours. Our Alaska cruise sails to the Inside Passage of a series of waterways formed by glaciers. It’s a beautiful day visiting the national park to see gigantic snow cap mountains and huge glaciers. It’s wonderful to see bright blue icebergs rising out of the water. I was surprised to see the Margerie Glacier’s signature crack and pieces fall off across the waves. I was amazed by this clean, natural preserved national park. The Glacier Bay Park Rangers went onboard early morning. They spend the day aboard to answer questions, explain the scenery as the ship explore the Glacier Bay to appreciate the wonders of the national park. At the same time, the Park Rangers enforce the laws to the safety, cleanliness of the national park and assist to prevent disaster for guests. The full day tour at the bay is well worth it. Both the glaciers and the surrounding scenery are spectacular. The entire place was stunningly gorgeous. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Sebree Island (2 reviews)
   - SUPERB VIEWS
   Islands
   Popular place to begin a kayaking trip. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Bartlett Cove (43 reviews)
   - Watch whales play!
   National Parks
   
   
   Near the tiny village of Gustavus, this is the part of the bay where you will find the park headquarters. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Spirit of Adventure (41 reviews)
   - The Most Beautiful Place on Earth
   Boat Tours
   
   
   Glacier Bay is ever changing and marvelous. We have visited three times and the Bay is different each time. The water is icy clear with chunks of ice floating upon the surface. Most cruise ships spend at least six hours drifting through the quiet Bay. This last time we saw at least six bears, sea lions, whales, and multiple glaciers calving. The Park Rangers are very knowledgeable and patiently point out interesting sights. Alaskan Cruises are very nice, but this is the crowning glory of Alaska. See more..
   
5. Snow Goose (0 review)
   Boat Tours • Eco Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
   
   
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