Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

Glacier Bay National Park in Southeast Alaska sets itself apart from other cruise ports with a rugged, untouched wilderness that remains largely intact thanks to conservation and limited access. Here, the scenery is a living postcard: colossal snow-capped peaks, humming tidewater glaciers, and a chorus of wildlife that greets visitors from the moment you arrive. Signature experiences are built around direct encounters with nature, including boat trips that bring you into calving glaciers and whale-watching encounters, and guided hikes along quiet trails where you can spot bears, eagles, and harbor seals. The destination’s focus on preservation means you’ll explore with a small-ship footprint, where limited tidal access and responsible itineraries foster intimate, low-impact adventures. Your floating base on expedition-style vessels features deck-level viewing, onboard naturalists who translate mountain geology and glacier dynamics in real time, Zodiacs for close shore landings, and flexible itineraries tied to daylight and weather. Onboard, guests enjoy Alaska-inspired cuisine, enriching lectures, spa and relaxation options, and comfortable lounges with panoramic windows to keep the ice and wildlife in view, turning each day into a gallery of unforgettable moments. In short, Glacier Bay reframes a port stop as a gateway to one of the country’s most dramatic national parks, where signature experiences, pristine destinations, innovative fleet features, and attentive onboard services converge for a truly immersive Alaska adventure.