Sailing Glacier Bay – Why It Should be on your Alaska Cruise Bucket List!
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It's one of the most phenomenal places that we have ever visited.
Only a very small number of ships are allowed to enter each day.
Alaska without Glacia Bay is beautiful, but if you can swing it, I highly recommend it.
Bring binoculars with you.
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🌎 Plan your next cruise with us: https://linktr.ee/FinestTravel Today we’re sailing into Glacier Bay National Park aboard the Sapphire Princess — and this is the Alaska cruise experience everyone talks about. Glacier Bay is one of the most exclusive cruise destinations in Alaska. Only a few ships per day are permitted to enter this protected national park, and Princess Cruises is one of the select lines authorized to sail here. In this full Glacier Bay day guide, we cover: ✔ Why Glacier Bay is different from other glaciers like Hubbard ✔ National Park Service rangers boarding the ship ✔ Live glacier narration throughout the day ✔ Margerie Glacier, Grand Pacific Glacier & more ✔ Wildlife sightings (seals, otters, eagles & bears) ✔ Best viewing spots on Sapphire Princess ✔ What to wear and bring ✔ The incredible sound of glacier calving If you're comparing Alaska cruise itineraries, this video will help you decide whether Glacier Bay should be on your list (spoiler alert — it should!). We’ve sailed Alaska multiple times, and Glacier Bay remains one of the most powerful and unforgettable cruise experiences we’ve ever had. 🎥 Watch our full Alaska cruise series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqxZzVLy6V8vJUDssDzPRdPpuY1JCg1Yo&si=m4LbN1njHEOn2jdq 🚢 Interested in booking an Alaska cruise that includes Glacier Bay? Reach out anytime!