liannelr

We had a fab day on this tour at the beginning of September. It was a beautiful day and the scenery was spectacular. Here are just a handful of the photos I took. Would really recommend :-)

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Saw loads of humpbacks from our balcony very early in the morning while sailing towards Juneau. This is my favourite photograph of many :-)

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Just back from cruising in glacier bay with the golden princes out of Seattle.

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What people don't realize, is there will be a posted time for Glacier Bay. This time is usually the boarding of the park rangers at Bartlett Cove. If it's 6am, you are already WAY past the prime humpback area of Point Adolphus with is the jackpot. :) I am out at least 30 minutes prior to the posted dawn time. Usually enjoying the views myself. I also prefer the open lower side decks. HAL is a winner with the ships that have open bows. Where the position is the best for wildlife spotting. The biggest opportunity for wildlife is the first 2/3's of the park. From the Park Ranger's joining the ship- it's about 3 hours to the glacier viewing. The glacier views come on the port side. You will pass by the Lamplough and Reid glaciers first, then dead end at the Margerie and Grand Pacific.

 

 

 

Just as important to me, is the repeat wildlife viewing opportunities on the way out. Very few people are out so you have plenty of space. Necessary is a good pair of wide angle binoculars.

Thank you very much, fantastic advice and exactly what I was looking for.

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Thanks so much for the responses. The itinerary states we arrive at 6am.

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Hi all,

I am cruising on the Golden Princess on 6th September Seattle round trip. Does anyone have any tips or advice as to good viewing areas on the ship on the day we cruise glacier bay or any other bits of information that would be useful to me on this day. All advice welcome, I'm not afraid of early mornings or bad weather :-)

Many thanks!

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