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Glacier Bay

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Where to eat (3)

🍽️Glacier Bay Lodge Dining Room🍽️
Glacier Bay Lodge Dining Room
The only full-service restaurant inside the park, offering stunning views of the forest and bay. Order the fresh Alaskan salmon or halibut while enjoying the accessible, floor-to-ceiling window seating.
🍽️Annie Mae Lodge🍽️
Annie Mae Lodge
Located in nearby Gustavus, this cozy spot offers hearty, home-cooked Alaskan meals in a relaxed atmosphere. It is perfect for a quiet, sit-down dinner featuring local seafood and homemade desserts.
🍽️Fairweather Dining Room, Glacier Bay Lodge🍽️
Fairweather Dining Room, Glacier Bay Lodge
The dining room at Glacier Bay Lodge, the park's own lodge. Large cruise ships do not dock at Glacier Bay - they cruise it - so this is for visitors staying on land or extending their trip.

What to see and do (2)

👀Margerie Glacier👀
Margerie Glacier
View this massive, active tidewater glacier from the comfort and warmth of your cruise ship deck. It is the most accessible way to witness 'calving' without needing to hike or navigate uneven terrain.
👀Glacier Bay Visitor Center👀
Glacier Bay Visitor Center
Located at Bartlett Cove, the center features flat, paved access and informative exhibits on local Tlingit culture and geology. It is a peaceful spot to learn about the park's history at your own speed.

Festivals and events (3)

🎉Humpback Whale Migration🎉
Humpback Whale Migration
Peak viewing season for humpback whales as they feed in the nutrient-rich waters of the bay.
📅 June - August
🎉Harbor Seal Pupping Season🎉
Harbor Seal Pupping Season
The best time to spot harbor seals resting on floating icebergs near the glaciers.
📅 May - July
🎉Autumn Foliage and Migratory Birds🎉
Autumn Foliage and Migratory Birds
The landscape turns vibrant shades of gold and red, and many migratory bird species pass through the bay.
📅 September