Tracy Arm, Alaska

Tracy Arm, Alaska stands apart from other cruise ports because it is a pristine ice carved fjord tucked inside the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness of the Tongass National Forest. From the moment your vessel sails into the narrow, 50-kilometer corridor, towering granite walls rise dramatic and close, waterfalls tumble along cliff faces, and the air carries the chill of centuries of ice. Signature experiences center on intimate glacier viewing and wildlife encounters: zodiac cruises that skim past tidewater ice, near stops where you can watch the North Sawyer and South Sawyer Glaciers calve, and guided hikes or kayak sessions along rainforest lined shores. The destination culminates at the end of the fjord with the twin North Sawyer and South Sawyer Glaciers, offering dramatic light and photography moments. The fleet designed for these waters emphasizes expedition-style ships with shallow drafts, ice strengthened hulls, and expansive observation decks, plus on-board naturalists who interpret geology, climate, and wildlife in real time. Onboard services complement the adventure with lectures, guided shore excursions, and Alaska cuisine that features local seafood and seasonal produce, along with practical comforts such as binoculars, weather gear, and spa and dining experiences that make a day in this wilderness feel integrative rather than remote.