9.0 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Glacier Bay for around 9.0 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

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When to Visit Glacier Bay

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Spring Season
Mar – May
168,526 estimated passengers across 114 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
625,891 estimated passengers across 416 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
301,988 estimated passengers across 181 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.

Cruise Lines Visiting Glacier Bay

9 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

UnCruise Adventures Cruises (259) Holland America Line Cruises (220) Princess Cruises Cruises (219) Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises (111) American Cruise Lines Cruises (88) Viking Cruises Cruises (40) Lindblad Expeditions Cruises (39) Seabourn Cruises Cruises (18) Cunard Cruises (6)

Why Book with Blue Seas Tours?

1% Commission
The lowest in the industry. Other platforms charge 20–30%. We charge 1%.
Money Stays Local
99% goes directly to the local operator. Plus 25% of our profits fund island farming through Ground Swell.
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