It was cold and rainy and miserable out and yet this was one of the most stunning places I’ve ever seen. Despite the weather we got incredibly close. The sound of the ice calving was insane. We saw G…Full review by casshannah91
Nov 22, 2024
We departed Haines, Alaska aboard the Westerdam on our way to Japan. Along the way, we were privileged to enjoy spectacular views of Yakutat Bay, Disenchantment Bay and the Hubbard Glacier. The sce…Full review by ITRT
Nov 14, 2024
Wonderful experience in Alaska, the tour is amazing and we enjoyed so much different weather and our guide he is perfect and help us so muchFull review by Asuka H
I am planning a cruise that visits the Hubbard Glacier July 1,2020. Can we expect to see frequent calving or major calving from the excursion boat that early in the seasonI am planning a cruise that visits the Hubbard Glacier July 1,2020. Can we expect to see frequent calving or major calving from the excursion boat or is there some risk that there will be very little calving that early in the season.
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Our family saw Hubbard Glacier calving in multiple places last July 4, 2019 and we were on the cruise ship, not an excursion boat. The glacier is much larger than we expected …
Our family saw Hubbard Glacier calving in multiple places last July 4, 2019 and we were on the cruise ship, not an excursion boat. The glacier is much larger than we expected (thankfully) and it was loud.
How long did you cruise Hubbard glacier? Was it all day or a few hours? Thank you!
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We were all day getting there (could see from a distance for some time) and then leaving although only at the glacier about 2 hours. We saw no other cruise ships in or out, so must …
We were all day getting there (could see from a distance for some time) and then leaving although only at the glacier about 2 hours. We saw no other cruise ships in or out, so must have been a light traffic day. Had plenty of time to see the glacier.
Is there another company apart from booking the cruise boat shore excursion?
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The only "up close and personal" view of the glacier was offered through Celebrity. We were the only ones to leave the boat. It was close to $300 a person. However, I justified it as a …
The only "up close and personal" view of the glacier was offered through Celebrity. We were the only ones to leave the boat. It was close to $300 a person. However, I justified it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If is it too expensive for your budget, you do cruise into the bay and see the glacier. I heard from those who stayed on the ship that they could hear some of the cracking but couldn't really see the calving. We could hear the cracking, "thunder" and see the calving while the boat guides answered questions and offered information and insight, which added to the whole experience.
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