Taking You Back in Time
Spend the day on the waters of Glacier Bay and see magnificent tidewater glaciers, ancient snow-capped mountains, whales, stellar sea lions, rare birds such as puffins, coastal bears, seals, eagles, and so much more.
Aboard our comfortable, high-speed catamaran, you'll travel through dramatically different ecosystems - moving from the fully developed rainforest that surrounds Glacier Bay Lodge to the lichen-encrusted rocks that exist on the edges of the massive tidewater glaciers of the park.
Midway through the day, the catamaran arrives at the faces of the Margerie or Johns Hopkins Glaciers, two towering masses of ice and snow rising 245 feet above the ocean and stretching another 100 feet beneath the water. The ice that calves from the face of the two glaciers is an average of 200 years old - so in a way, watching the ice break off of the glaciers is like watching the passage of time. This great Alaska adventure will leave you speechless.
This tour is the only scheduled day tour permitted inside Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Advance Reservations Highly Recommended.
Tour Information
This eight-hour voyage is a grand experience that promises you a lifetime of memories - so book it now!
Adult: $273.57
Child (Ages 3-12): $142.92
Prices for the full-day cruise includes lunch and beverages such as coffee, tea, water and lemonade.
Lunch and a beverage are included in the price of your tour.
If you have special dietary needs, please contact 888.229.8687
Advance payment is required at the time of booking reservation(s). Payment may be made by credit card only.
Cashless Operations: Glacier Bay Lodge operates as a cash-free location. We gladly accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and contactless/mobile payments. If internet connectivity is unavailable, please see our Penny Rounding Policy.
| Q: | Are vegetarian meals provided on the Glacier Bay Tour? |
| A: | Yes. We are happy to accommodate your special dining requests. Please give us advance notice so that we can ensure availability. |
| Q: | Where does the Glacier Bay Tour go? |
| A: | The full-day Glacier Bay Tour travels the entire length of the West Arm of Glacier Bay to the face of Margerie and Grand Pacific glaciers, two of several tidewater glaciers in the Park. |
| Q: | What type of boat will I ride on for the Glacier Bay Tour? |
| A: | Our boat is a 150-passenger, high-speed Catamaran. This design allows for the most stability, the fastest travel speed and the least wake – making it the perfect vessel design for the full-day tour. The boat is fully enclosed with comfortable heated seats, large windows for viewing the scenery and wildlife, and tables for resting your camera, binoculars and food. There is also an expansive outside deck that is easily accessed through several doors. |
| Q: | What can I expect to see on Glacier Bay Tour? |
| A: | You can look forward to viewing marine wildlife such as Orca (killer) whales, mature and juvenile Humpback whales, sea lions, harbor seals, and sea otters. Coastal bears and moose are often seen along the shore. Thousands of sea birds of many varieties and towering mountains cradle breathtaking tidewater glaciers. Each tour has a National Park Service Ranger on board to answer questions and talk about the flora, fauna, and geological history of Glacier Bay. |