Glacier Bay National Park cruise port guide

About Glacier Bay National Park

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in southeastern Alaska is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 3,283,000 acres of marine and terrestrial wilderness with 20 tidewater glaciers, proclaimed a National Monument in 1925 and designated a National Park in 1980. Ships are limited by the National Park Service to 2 cruise ships, 3 tour boats, and 6 charter vessels per day. The park received an average of approximately 444,000 recreational visitors annually from 2012 to 2021. Once covered by a single massive glacier that has since retreated 65 miles over 200 years, the bay offers spectacular