Most visitors to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve spend a day in Glacier Bay on large cruise ships as part of a longer cruise originating at a major west coast city. It is an amazing day cruising through the best of Alaska. The spectacular scenery and wildlife of Glacier Bay make it a highlight of any Alaska cruise. The ship travels into the heart of the Fairweather Mountains for a trip into the ice ages. Watch for icebergs and calving glaciers. Scan the shorelines for wildlife...brown bears, mountain goats, sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals, bald eagles, and a variety of seabirds are regularly seen.

From the icy top of Mount Fairweather to the mossy forests of Bartlett Cove, Glacier Bay is a photographer's delight! Glacier Bay has been viewed through many eyes in a variety of different ways. Each day brings a new understanding and a feeling of exploration even by those who have experienced this place for decades.