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Your Guide to Alaska Glacier Viewing
All you need to know about Alaska’s glaciers, including the best places to see glaciers on our Alaska cruises.
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The Best Glaciers to See on an Alaska Cruise
These glaciers and glacial fjords represent the best of Alaska’s frozen titans.
How to View Glaciers on an Alaska Cruise
Trek across the icy surface, take in aerial vistas by seaplane or helicopter, see them by catamaran, rigid inflatable boat (RIB), or kayak, or observe them from our ships’ spacious decks.
Glacier Day
Experience Alaska’s glaciers in comfort on board our perfectly sized ships, complete with piping-hot Dutch pea soup and more.
Onboard Experts
Hear insightful commentary from National Park Service Rangers, Wildlife Experts, and Alaska Native Voices Cultural Ambassadors.
Expanded Deck Viewing
Enjoy panoramic glacier views from the ship’s bow, which is opened just for the occasion, while cruising through Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, or College Fjord.
Kayaking
Paddle past bobbing icebergs and plunging waterfalls as you make your way up to the face of a glacier on a guided kayak tour.
Hiking
Trek through glacial landscapes or strap on your boots, ice cleats, and more for a walk across an Alaska glacier’s frozen surface.
Dogsledding
Meet professional mushers and their friendly canine racers, gear up, and dogsled across an Alaska glacier’s ice-sculpted surface.
Flightseeing
Soar over Alaska’s blue-hued glaciers, shimmering icefields, snowcapped peaks, and deep crevasses on a glacier flightseeing tour.
Small Boat Tours
Cruise past icebergs, glacier walls, and more as you approach the face of an Alaska glacier by rigid inflatable boat (RIB) or catamaran.
Biking
Take in awe-inspiring glacier views as you ride a bike or e-bike along paved highway bike paths or rugged rainforest trails.
Alaska Travel Tips
A Day in Glacier Bay
Get the most out of your scenic cruising experience with insider tips on what to bring, how to dress, and what to expect.
Best Ways to See Glaciers
From types of glaciers to prime viewing locations, find out all you need to know for the best glacier-viewing experience.
5 Glacier Bay Experiences
Listen to tales of the Native Huna Tlingit, hear the rumbling “white thunder” of Glacier Bay’s calving glaciers, and more.
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