# Glacier Bay National Park - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/glacier-bay-national-park For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Diego Delso · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glaciar_Margerie,_Parque_Nacional_Bah%C3%ADa_del_Glaciar,_Alaska,_Estados_Unidos,_2017-08-19,_DD_33.jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Alaska on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=alaska) - Description: The destination is untouched nature itself, not a port town. With no shops or streets, it is a quiet day in which the sound of glaciers calving and the presence of seabirds, whales and seals take center stage. - Port name: Glacier Bay National Park - English name: Glacier Bay National Park - Country: United States - Latitude / longitude: 58.66, -136.90 A national park in southeastern Alaska with glaciers and inlets, and a leading destination for scenic cruising, where passengers view glaciers from the deck without going ashore. A park ranger boards the ship to provide commentary, and ships usually spend about half a day proceeding toward the back of the bay. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: The permanent population is almost zero. Even the gateway village of Gustavus has only about 500 people - Climate: Even in summer, daytime is cool, and on a windy deck it feels much colder. Cloudy days with light rain are common, and clear skies are a matter of luck. - Language: English - Currency: US dollar (USD). There is no opportunity to go ashore, so payment is by onboard account only. - Best time to visit: June to August (the period when entry is permitted, with long daylight hours) ### Local food No local meals because there is no landing; Alaska salmon and crab are often served onboard ### Sights - Margerie Glacier (ship approaches the face and stops) - Glaciers of Johns Hopkins Inlet - Lamplugh Glacier - Watching humpback whales, sea otters, and Steller sea lions - Views of the snow-covered Fairweather Range Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 2 °C / 36 °F | -1 °C / 29 °F | | Feb | 3 °C / 38 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | | Mar | 4 °C / 40 °F | -1 °C / 31 °F | | Apr | 8 °C / 46 °F | 2 °C / 35 °F | | May | 11 °C / 52 °F | 5 °C / 40 °F | | Jun | 13 °C / 56 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | | Jul | 14 °C / 58 °F | 10 °C / 49 °F | | Aug | 15 °C / 59 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | | Sep | 13 °C / 56 °F | 8 °C / 47 °F | | Oct | 9 °C / 48 °F | 4 °C / 40 °F | | Nov | 5 °C / 40 °F | 1 °C / 34 °F | | Dec | 3 °C / 37 °F | -1 °C / 31 °F | NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ELFIN COVE · about 61.3 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: 2026-10-04 Checked: 2026-10-04 ## Local prices There is no price guide because this is a scenic-cruising or pass-through point with no landing (spending is mainly onboard). Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: GST - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): Unknown - Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated) About 74 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/koningsdam-7n-vancouver) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: Koningsdam - Cruise line: Holland America Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver - Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Juneau › +3 › Vancouver - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $1,029.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/zaandam-7n-vancouver) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: Zaandam - Cruise line: Holland America Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Vancouver - Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Juneau › +3 › Vancouver - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $909.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/nieuw-amsterdam-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam - Cruise line: Holland America Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Whittier (Anchorage) - Port: Vancouver › Inside Passage › Ketchikan › +4 › Whittier (Anchorage) - Cruise type: One way / 8 - Amount: From $819.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/discovery-princess-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May 2027 – Aug 2028 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08 - Itinerary: 2 itineraries - Ship: Discovery Princess - Cruise line: Princess Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Vancouver → Whittier (Anchorage) - Port: Vancouver › Ketchikan › Juneau › +3 › Whittier (Anchorage) - Cruise type: One way / 7 - Amount: From ¥98,421 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-10-05 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-encore-7n-seattle) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 - Departure months: 2026-10, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2028-04, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08, 2028-09, 2028-10 - Ship: Norwegian Encore - Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Seattle → Seattle - Port: Seattle › Juneau › Skagway › +3 › Seattle - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $1,589.00 · Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_Bay_Basin) - [nps.gov](https://www.nps.gov/glba/) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glaciar_Margerie,_Parque_Nacional_Bah%C3%ADa_del_Glaciar,_Alaska,_Estados_Unidos,_2017-08-19,_DD_33.jpg) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Alaska on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=alaska) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/koningsdam-7n-vancouver) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/zaandam-7n-vancouver) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/nieuw-amsterdam-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/discovery-princess-7n-vancouver-to-whittier-anchorage) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-encore-7n-seattle) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_Bay_Basin - secondary: nps.gov — https://www.nps.gov/glba/ Source: Wikipedia “[Glacier Bay Basin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_Bay_Basin)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))