Glacier Bay

A destination eons in the making, Glacier Bay’s pristine landscape makes it one of the top spots on an Alaska traveler’s must-see list. Your Glacier Bay cruise takes you through this protected national park spread across 3.2 million acres of southeast Alaska… home to 15 active glaciers, countless seabirds, otters and humpback whales. And a Carnival Alaska cruise is the best way to get right in the middle of it! Your experience begins with complimentary maps to help get the most out of the day’s sightseeing. Then we invite local park rangers to board the ship, narrate your journey and point out the best sights along the way, throughout the day.

Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska’s Inside Passage is located in the southeastern corner and a marine wilderness rich area with glaciers, mountains, coastlines, fjords, rivers, and lakes. This popular national park’s land was carved by giant glaciers that once dominated the area’s landscapes. Glacier Bay is in constant change as glaciers have been rapidly receding over the past 200 years. Many believe this is due to global climate change, and Glacier Bay has become a virtual laboratory for scientists studying the phenomenon. Whether it is by cruise ship or small boat tour, all Glacier Bay Alaska tours are best experienced on the water. The fjords are full of marine wildlife such as whales, porpoises, sea lions, seals, and otters. The tidewater glaciers are easily accessed by boats, and the retreat of these glaciers opens the lands for numerous plants and animals. Glacier Bay National Park is a highlight for any Southeast Alaska vacation.

Princess is one of a select few cruise lines permitted to cruise the pristine waters of Glacier Bay, the highlight of our 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise. Just west of Juneau, this breathtaking national park and preserve boasts some of the world's most spectacular tidewater glaciers, such as Margerie Glacier, which often drops colossal chunks of ice into the sea. Not surprisingly, Glacier Bay National Park and its epic ice giants are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising Alaska's magnificent park system.

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