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The 6 Best Things to do in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Glacier Bay is a perfect area for sea kayaking and viewing the glaciers up close.
1. Sebree Island
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Popular place to begin a kayaking trip.
2. Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
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5.0 based on 1,372 reviews
Reviewed By mu51c10rd - Lehi, United States
Glacier Bay is awe-inspiring when you see the sheer size and number of the glaciers. Cruising on a cruise ship down the bay provides a 360 view, and there is wildlife all over (we saw bears, otters, whales breaching, goats, and eagles). The nature of this national park means there are almost no people around except those on boats and ships on the water, so all the scenery is pristine. You can watch Margerie Glacier calving and hear the booms as the ice hits the water. The amazon part is all of Glacer Bay was one big glacier in 1750 that has since receded and created the bay with lots of glaciers coming to the water's edge. Sad part is seeing how many glaciers have receded far enough away from the water that you can't see them anymore.
3. Bartlett Cove
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Near the tiny village of Gustavus, this is the part of the bay where you will find the park headquarters.
Reviewed By warrenville111
We stayed in Bartlett Cove for 2 nights. One day, we explored the Forest Trail, Beach Trail, Campground, Tlingit Trail, and Bartlett Lake Trail. All of the trails were relatively easy and well cut. We were there when it was dry. I don't think you need more than a day in the cove to do these things. Make sure to catch a ranger or Huna member talk at the Tribal House. Having the Huna member explain all of the carvings and formline art to us was so incredibly interesting! I was a bit disappointed with the tide pools; I was really hoping to see starfish. One of the rangers said that with the otter population up, they don't really get starfish anymore. There is an NPS visitor information station near the dock, and a NPS visitor center in the lodge. There are restrooms by the dock, at the campground, and in the lodge. Make sure to see 'Snow' the whale skeleton - and have someone explain the Healing Totem Pole...it gives a great history of the area. Wifi is available in the lodge; food is available in the lodge (but recommending packing your own if you are budget conscious).
4. Spirit of Adventure
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
High-speed boat tour that takes passengers deep into Glacier Bay to view glacial calving, magnificent scenery and impressive wildlife.
5. Snow Goose
We run small ship Alaska cruises for folks with curious minds, a sense of adventure, and an appreciation for our awesome planet. Every summer, we ply the remote waters of the Inside Passage and Southeast Alaska with like-minded guests. We can accommodate up to 12 guests on our 7-10 day Alaskan cruises. Multi-day trip rates begin at $4,539 USD.
6. Whale Song Adventures
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
