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View of Glacier Bay National Park
Photo creditsPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
View Alaska on the mapThe 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.

Glacier Bay National Park

Glacier Bay National Park · United States · View on map

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.

From port to town

View on map
Glacier Bay National Park · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

The permanent population is almost zero. Even the gateway village of Gustavus has only about 500 people
Population
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.
Climate
English
Language
US dollar (USD). There is no opportunity to go ashore, so payment is by onboard account only.
Currency
June to August (the period when entry is permitted, with long daylight hours)
Best time to visit
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 InletLamplugh GlacierWatching humpback whales, sea otters, and Steller sea lionsViews of the snow-covered Fairweather Range
Monthly average high / low temperatures
2°
-1°Jan
3°
-1°Feb
4°
-1°Mar
8°
2°Apr
11°
5°May
13°
8°Jun
14°
10°Jul
15°
10°Aug
13°
8°Sep
9°
4°Oct
5°
1°Nov
3°
-1°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ELFIN COVE · about 61.3 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

GST
Gustavus Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 74 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–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Koningsdam/ Holland America Line
Vancouver›Inside Passage›Juneau›+3›Vancouver
Indicative fare
From $1,029.00
Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

Zaandam/ Holland America Line
Vancouver›Inside Passage›Juneau›+3›Vancouver
Indicative fare
From $909.00
Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Lower
7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

Nieuw Amsterdam/ Holland America Line
Vancouver›Inside Passage›Ketchikan›+4›Whittier (Anchorage)
Indicative fare
From $819.00
Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Lower
7 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
AlaskaMay 2027 – Aug 2028

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

2 itineraries
Discovery Princess/ Princess Cruises
Vancouver›Ketchikan›Juneau›+3›Whittier (Anchorage)
Indicative fare
From ¥98,421
(observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
Fare level: Lower
7 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
AlaskaOct 2026 – Oct 2028

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Norwegian Encore/ Norwegian Cruise Line
Seattle›Juneau›Skagway›+3›Seattle
Indicative fare
From $1,589.00
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

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

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Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Glacier Bay Basin” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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