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Cruises to Glacier Bay

1,004 Reviews
Glacier Bay (Photo:Maridav/Shutterstock)

About Cruising to Glacier Bay

Photos don't do justice for Glacier Bay National Park. One of the most sought-after spots on Alaska's Inside Passage, Glacier Bay comprises ever-changing glaciers (including one of the most photogenic, Margerie Glacier), sheltered fjords, rainforests and an abundance of wildlife.

Many Alaska cruise itineraries include Glacier Bay, although the experience varies depending on the cruise line, ship and time spent within the bay, as it is regulated and cruise ships don't actually dock in the National Park. Guides also are required to be present on every ship.

While navigating through the park, keep your camera handy at all times. Glacier Bay is a popular hangout for humpback whales; grizzly, brown and black bears; sea otters; bald eagles; and more -- and there's a good chance you'll spot at least one of them.

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Discovery Princess at Sea (Photo: Princess Cruises)
Discovery Princess
The Salty Dog Gastropub aboard Discovery Princess (Photo: Aaron Saunders)
Discovery Princess
The Piazza Atrium aboard Discovery Princess (Photo: Aaron Saunders)
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Standard balcony stateroom aboard Discovery Princess (Photo: Aaron Saunders)
Discovery Princess
The gorgeous Crown Grill Bar aboard Discovery Princess (Photo: Aaron Saunders)
Discovery Princess

7 Nights

Voyage Of The Glaciers With Glacier Bay

Port: Anchorage • Hubbard Glacier • Glacier Bay • Icy Strait • Juneau • Ketchikan • Vancouver

205 reviews
Princess Cruises
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7 Nights

Glacier Discovery Southbound

Port: Whittier • Hubbard Glacier • Glacier Bay • Skagway • Juneau • Ketchikan • Vancouver

852 reviews
Holland America Line
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14 Nights

Great Alaska Explorer

Port: Vancouver • Sitka • Anchorage • Kodiak • Valdez • Glacier Bay • Skagway • Juneau • Ketchikan • +2 more

852 reviews
Sep 14, 2025
Holland America Line
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14 Nights

Great Alaska Explorer

Port: Vancouver • Juneau • Valdez • Kodiak • Anchorage • Icy Strait • Glacier Bay • Wrangell • +3 more

999 reviews
May 3, 2026
Holland America Line
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Virgin Voyages

7 Nights

Inside Passage

Port: Seattle • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Ketchikan • Victoria • Seattle

1,810 reviews
Princess Cruises
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14 Nights

Voyage Of The Glaciers Grand Adventure

Port: Vancouver • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • College Fjord • Anchorage • +6 more

1,046 reviews
Princess Cruises
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7 Nights

Voyage Of The Glaciers

Port: Vancouver • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • College Fjord • Anchorage

1,046 reviews
Princess Cruises
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11 Nights

Inside Passage

Port: Vancouver • Hubbard Glacier • Icy Strait • Glacier Bay • Sitka • Skagway • Juneau • +2 more

1,041 reviews
May 3, 2025
Princess Cruises
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7 Nights

Voyage Of The Glaciers

Port: Vancouver • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • College Fjord • Anchorage

2,820 reviews
Princess Cruises
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7 Nights

Inside Passage

Port: Vancouver • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Ketchikan • Vancouver

1,634 reviews
Princess Cruises
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10 Nights

Alaska

Port: Seattle • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Icy Strait • Endicott Arm • +2 more

665 reviews
Sep 8, 2025
Cunard Line
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7 Nights

Voyage Of The Glaciers With Glacier Bay

Port: Anchorage • Hubbard Glacier • Glacier Bay • Skagway • Juneau • Ketchikan • Vancouver

2,820 reviews
Princess Cruises
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22 Nights

Ultimate Alaska Solstice

Port: San Francisco • Ketchikan • Wrangell • Haines • Sitka • Glacier Bay • Hubbard Glacier • Valdez • +9 more

2,014 reviews
Jun 6, 2025
Princess Cruises
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7 Nights

Inside Passage

Port: Vancouver • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Ketchikan • Vancouver

1,041 reviews
Princess Cruises
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7 Nights

Alaska Inside Passage

Port: Vancouver • Tracy Arm • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Ketchikan • Vancouver

581 reviews
Holland America Line
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More about Glacier Bay

Why Cruise to Glacier Bay?

Pros:

Glacier Bay is considered one of the best areas of the Inside Passage for glacier and wildlife viewing

Cons:

This port is heavily reliant upon weather; a cloudy, wet day could put a damper on scenic sailing

Bottom Line:

As with most Alaska ports, your experience could be life-changing or rained out; be prepared


Glacier Bay Cruise Reviews

My Repeat Alaska Cruise

I chose to view Glacier Bay from the Deck 8 waterfront.Read More
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BlueStarMom2000

A wonderful time on the Queen

A lovely peaceful day sailing up Glacier Bay,interesting to see how different the glaciers here are. We preferred Tracy arm inlet but this was also nice. Saw lots of sea otters and whales at the bottom of glacier bayRead More
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kendra1

Princess is good again.

Amazing experience. If you cruise to Alaska don’t miss Glacier Bay.Read More
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mshell50

Amazing from Beginning to End

The most amazing part of the cruise was the day spent in Glacier Bay. The photos taken are Heaven on Earth.Read More
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