View Alaska on the mapA sightseeing fjord where glaciers descend toward the sea, offering dramatic scenery Scenic cruising spot

Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier

Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier · USA · View on map

A 30-mile fjord in the wilderness of southeast Alaska near Juneau. Steep cliffs and calm blue waters lead to Dawes Glacier, where calving ice creates a highlight of scenic cruise excursions.

Port location

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Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A cool subarctic climate. Even during the summer cruise season, it is chilly, so warm clothing is necessary.

Climate

English (onboard guidance only; no shore landing)

Language

US dollar (USD). Onboard purchases only.

Currency

June to August (peak of the Alaska cruise season)

Best time to visit

Local food

(Not a landing port, so meals are served onboard; Alaska specialties are salmon and king crab)

Sights

Dawes Glacier calving (ice breaking off into the water)Blue icebergs floating in the fjordWildlife such as harbor sealsWaterfalls and sheer cliffs on both banks

English text in preparation.

Monthly average high / low temperatures

-1°

-6°Jan

1°

-5°Feb

3°

-4°Mar

9°

0°Apr

14°

3°May

17°

8°Jun

17°

10°Jul

17°

10°Aug

13°

7°Sep

8°

3°Oct

2°

-2°Nov

-1°

-5°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SNETTISHAM PWR PLT · about 60 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices

There is no price guide because this is a scenic-cruising or pass-through point with no landing (spending is mainly onboard).

Getting there from Japan

JNU

Juneau International Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 114 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

AlaskaMay 2027 – Sep 2028

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Celebrity Edge/ Celebrity Cruises

Seattle›Ketchikan›Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier›+4›Seattle

Indicative fare

From $1,011.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 6, 2026

Last checked Oct 6, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

EXPLORA III/ Explora Journeys

Vancouver›Alert Bay›Prince Rupert›+6›Vancouver

Indicative fare

From $7,760.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

11 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 10, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Disney Magic/ Disney Cruise Line

Vancouver›Ketchikan›Icy Strait Point›+3›Vancouver

Indicative fare

From $1,725.50

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 13, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Aug 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Brilliant Lady/ Virgin Voyages

Seattle›Ketchikan›Sitka›+2›Seattle

Indicative fare

From $1,113.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 27, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay 2027 – Sep 2028

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

2 itineraries

Star Princess/ Princess Cruises

Seattle›Ketchikan›Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier›+3›Seattle

Indicative fare

From £787.00

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 5, 2026

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

AlaskaMay 2027 – Sep 2028

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Norwegian Bliss/ Norwegian Cruise Line

Seattle›Sitka›Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier›+4›Seattle

Indicative fare

From $1,339.00

Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 1, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaSep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Crown Princess/ Princess Cruises

Vancouver›Juneau›Skagway›+2›Vancouver

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

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Sources

Officialprincess.com

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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