Dozens of glaciers, calving action and wildlife galore: this National Park and Preserve is popular because it offers a greatest hits collection of Alaskan sights and is boat-accessible. Glacier Bay has more than 50 named glaciers, as well as two major arms: East Arm and West Arm. read more
Most tours take between four and five hours, but there are two distinct types of cruises, and they offer different experiences: You’ll see more glaciers on the high-speed catamarans—such as the Surprise Glacier in Harriman Fjord, which some people think is the best calving glacier in the sound. read more
The best glaciers, I think, one can see is hiring a flying service like K2 and land on the Kahiltna or into the Ruth Gorge in Denali Park. There are glaciers SW (Katmai), but most people don't go there for as much tourism. read more
Almost every cruise to Alaska includes a visit to a tidewater glacier, glaciers which flow into the ocean, often with powerful calving. The most popular destinations are Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Prince William Sound, or Tracy Arm. read more