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Hubbard Glacier

Hubbard Glacier · USA · View on map

One of North America's largest tidewater glaciers, in southeastern Alaska. Ships approach the glacier face to watch enormous ice cliffs collapse in dramatic calving displays from the water. There is no landing; this is a scenic cruise where you enjoy the spectacle of nature from the ship.

Port location

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Hubbard Glacier · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A cold subarctic climate. Even in summer it gets chilly near the glacier, so warm clothing is essential. The weather changes easily.

Climate

English

Language

US dollar (USD)

Currency

June to August (best season for Alaska cruises)

Best time to visit

Local food

None (uninhabited glacier; meals are provided onboard)

Sights

Calving, where ice breaks off the glacier's face into the seaIcebergs in Disenchantment BayGlowing blue ice wall at the glacier faceSurrounding mountains and wildlife such as seals

English text in preparation.

Monthly average high / low temperatures

2°

-5°Jan

3°

-5°Feb

4°

-5°Mar

8°

-1°Apr

12°

3°May

15°

7°Jun

16°

10°Jul

17°

9°Aug

14°

6°Sep

9°

2°Oct

5°

-3°Nov

2°

-4°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: YAKUTAT AP · about 56.2 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

YAK

Yakutat Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 57 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 to Seward

Anthem of the Seas/ Royal Caribbean International

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Sitka›+3›Seward

Indicative fare

From $659.00

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

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsOne way · 3 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Sep 3, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

10-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

Viking Venus/ Viking Ocean Cruises

Vancouver›Inside Passage›Ketchikan›+7›Seward

Indicative fare

From $8,399.00

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

Fare level: Highest

10 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on May 30, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

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Sources

Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org

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

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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