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Which Glacier Itinerary Should You Book to Alaska? Glacier Bay versus Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier

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👁️ 24K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 4:49
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been to Alaska seven times on seven cruises I've been with Royal Caribbean five times and Norwegian twice

both Glacier itineraries are beautiful but there are some key differences that you want to keep in mind

I do give the slight Edge to Glacier Bay National Park

I would pick Glacier Bay National Park just because you get you get to see multiple glaciers

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try to find an itinerary with Glacier Bay National Park for your first Alaska cruise
Consider the cost and duration of special excursions for closer glacier views
Book a cruise to Alaska as soon as possible for a bucket list experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not getting close to the glacierTake a special excursion for closer views, but it costs extra

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich Glacier itinerary should you book for an Alaska cruise?
QWhat are the differences between Glacier Bay National Park and Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Endicott Arm2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Special excursion to Dawes Glacier (about 200 a person)
Glacier Bay National Park4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Are you thinking of going on an Alaska cruise but can't decide which Glacier itinerary to take? Glacier Bay National Park or Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier? I've been two both of these locations multiple times and this review may help you decide which glacier itinerary to book for your next Alaska cruise. Be sure to check out my full ship tours linked below along with glacier footage from both locations! Glacier Bay National Park: https://youtu.be/V25On3gvZVM Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier: https://youtu.be/idfs_vtG3Bk Ovation of the Seas Full Ship Tour right here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdc-hkRvzsA Quantum of the Seas Full Ship Tour right here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V97glTdEx4Y Norwegian Encore Full Ship Tour right here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Wz5lTeUv0 Join my channel to get access to added benefits and perks: https://www.youtube.com/cruisingwithjt/join I appreciate your support by subscribing to my channel and liking this video and commenting as well. Be sure to follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter "Cruising With JT". Links below! Thank you for your additional support if you also join Patreon, my YouTube membership, give a Super Thanks, or buy merchandise from my store! Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/cruisingwithjt Cruising With JT Store: https://cruising-with-jt.myspreadshop.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingwithjt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisingwithjt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CruisingWithJT Twitter: https://twitter.com/CruisingWithJT #RoyalCaribbean #Norwegian #Alaska #Cruise #QuantumoftheSeas #OvationoftheSeas #EndicottArm #ComeSeek #RoyalComeback #Nature #GlacierBayNationalPark #NorwegianCruiseLine #GlacierBay #Norwegian #NorwegianEncore #MotherNature #Beauty #Glacier #Snowing #Ice #GlacialIce #Unbelievable #OnceInALifeTime #Unforgettable #TheCruiseLife #CruisingWithJT