{"id":81672,"date":"2024-08-23T11:16:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T18:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=81672"},"modified":"2024-08-23T18:40:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-24T01:40:02","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-a-day-in-glacier-bay-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/activities\/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-day-in-glacier-bay-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Most of a Day in Glacier Bay National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alaska wouldn\u2019t be Alaska without its glaciers, especially those in Glacier Bay<\/a>.\u00a0It\u2019s a journey back to the Little Ice Age \u2013 one that is only accessible by air or sea. It\u2019s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to make the most of a day in Glacier Bay National Park on an Alaska cruise<\/a>:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Enjoy getting up close to glaciers.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s from your own balcony or up on deck, you can enjoy mesmerizing views of icy-blue giants framing Glacier Bay. You may even experience \u201cwhite thunder\u201d as ice splits and falls into the sea. Also enjoy a cup of Dutch Pea Soup on deck to warm up as you marvel at the natural wonders around you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Watch wildlife play as you cruise through the bay.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whales. Bears. Eagles. Oh my! There\u2019s nothing quite like seeing Alaska wildlife<\/a> in their own habitat as they go about their day. Whales breach the surface and engage in bubble-net feeding. Bears walk along the shore or swim in shallow waters for a fresh catch. Harbor seals kick back and relax on floating ice while eagles soar in the sky above.<\/p>\n

Learn from National Park Service Rangers, wildlife experts and members of the local Huna Tlingit tribe.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Listen to National Park Service Rangers and wildlife experts as they point out areas of interest and answer questions throughout the journey. Members of the local Huna Tlingit tribe also share stories about Glacier Bay, which is their ancestral homeland. Learn more at our Alaska Up Close presentations onboard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Popular Glaciers in Glacier Bay<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Some of the most popular glaciers include Johns Hopkins Glacier, named in 1893 by Harry Feilding Reid, a glaciologist, seismologist and professor at Johns Hopkins University; and Margerie Glacier, named after French geographer Emmanuel de Margerie, who visited in 1913.<\/p>\n

Tips for Your Day\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n