Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay …See more
It was great to have two park rangers board our vessel to guide us through Glacier Bay. Their knowledge of and passion for the area was clearly evident. Only 0.1% of the over a 1000 glaciers in the B… Full review by StewartsVacation
Oct 16, 2023
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve located on Gustavus, AK is a truly beautiful place! This destination can be experienced through an inside passage cruise. There are some trails on the park side… Full review by Storyteller199062
Oct 10, 2023
Tarr Inlet - lots of small sea ice and growlers that threaten the ships props. Visibility was blighted by low cloud and mists and I believe that September is prone to this. Sadly our trip was also … Full review by Steve R
If going by cruise ship, can you get Jr ranger badges and cancellation stamps for the national park books?
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My small cruise ship was mostly adults with a couple teenagers, so junior ranger information did not come up. However, you can find out through your cruise ship and/or Glacier Bay …
My small cruise ship was mostly adults with a couple teenagers, so junior ranger information did not come up. However, you can find out through your cruise ship and/or Glacier Bay National Park. Just google : Junior Park Ranger Glacier Bay for the on site information.
Hi, my partner and I are booked up for this trip in May this year and was wondering just how cold it is in May. Its so difficult knowing what to pack as we are also flying over to the other side of Canada at the end of our trip where it will be warmish. Any advice on clothing would be much appreciated. Kind Regards Lee
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The weather according to what I have seen looks to be about 50-60 degrees F which is about 10-15 C I believe. I would suggest layers because it can change somewhat. Things …
The weather according to what I have seen looks to be about 50-60 degrees F which is about 10-15 C I believe. I would suggest layers because it can change somewhat. Things like fleece jackets, sweaters, windbreakers or light raincoats to wear over them. If you are going on a cruise like we did it was extremely casual. I have been on about 20 cruises and I have never been on such a casual cruise, so I would limit the formal or dress clothes. I guess because of the colder weather people even on the ship dining areas were bundled up in sweatshirts and jeans etc.. I hope that helps, if I can help with anything else let me know. I hope you have a wonderful trip.
Hi Jackie, very detailed information! Thank you. I just want to know where is your 'lodge' locate? And how did you get to your lodge, by ferry from Anchorage? And how long did the ferry take. Thank again, Yuan
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My apologies for not responding sooner. As Teresa stated, the Lodge is part of Glacier Bay National Park. It lies 10 miles from the ferry port, in Gustavus. The ferry we took was a ferry …
My apologies for not responding sooner. As Teresa stated, the Lodge is part of Glacier Bay National Park. It lies 10 miles from the ferry port, in Gustavus. The ferry we took was a ferry from the Alaska Maritime Highway system. The ferry we took was from Juneau. I don't believe any of the Alaska Maritime Hwy ferries from Anchorage (actually the ferry port for Anchorage is 62 miles away in Whittier) have a stop in Gustavus. Once at the ferry port in Gustavus, the Park Service picks you up and takes you back free of charge.
Oct 10, 2023
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