Best place to view Hubbard Glacier?

[shoegal24]

Hello!

 

Just curious - where is the best spot to view the Hubbard Glacier? We have a C1 veranda room, on the starboard side.

 

Is either the left or right side of the boat better? Is a balcony the best place to take in the view?

 

Thanks!

[tak2]

Captain turns the ship around so both sides get to view for a while. You can also go to outside as there is more than adequate space. Many people congregate to the front of the ship, freeing up the sides. two weeks ago, our sailing opened the helipad for passengers, but it was way too crowded.

Of course, if it gets too cold for you, go back to warm up in your cabin and view from your balcony. We did it both ways.

[gkm]

On the cruises that we've been on, our Captain and made sure everyone on the ship gets a good view. He has rotated the ship 360 degrees very slowly so all cruisers gets a view. Most people like to be on the upper outside decks where they can move around with the ship. It's really spectacular.

 

We just got home from an Alaska cruise on the Infinity and the scenery was breathtaking.

 

Garry

[Texed]

We just got home from an Alaska cruise on the Infinity and the scenery was breathtaking. Garry

 

WB Garry. :)

[alcpa1]

The transit from the bay to the glacier takes hours....glorious hours!

Don't miss the transit. The passage narrows and light and reflections from the glacier and small icebergs makes for great photos.

You can go from inside to outside, everyone will, to warm up or change positions.

The turn will be as close to the glacier as the captain can sail that particular day. It will be done very very slowly.

Most outdoor decks will be jammed from time to time. The lounges will be full too. One spot that seemed to have smaller crowds was the casino windows. My favorite spot next to our aft balcony cruise was while I was on the treadmill in the gym.

Make friends with someone in a suite who throws a viewing party. That seems to take the chill out of the air. You totally forget about the temps with everyone oohing and aahing.

You will love your glacier day.

Have a great cruise.

[Keith1010]

To me the best place is always from the open deck.

 

Keith

[dmwnc1959]

To me the best place is always from the open deck.

 

Keith

 

EXACTLY. Get out of your cabin, off your balcony, and get topside. The views are 360 degrees.

[Lois R]

To me the best place is always from the open deck.

 

Keith

 

Hi Keith, I agree:), especially because I don't usually get a balcony;)

But even If I did, I would want to be out front, or back, depending

on which way I am looking:D

[dodger1964]

Hello!

 

Just curious - where is the best spot to view the Hubbard Glacier? We have a C1 veranda room, on the starboard side.

 

Is either the left or right side of the boat better? Is a balcony the best place to take in the view?

 

Thanks!

 

 

Which itineraries go to the Hubbard Glacier?

 

We are on an upcoming Seattle round trip 7 day cruise...It doesn't mention Hubbard Glacier specifically...is it on the way to one of the other cities, Ketchikan, Jueau, Skagway, or maybe during cruising in the Tracy Arm Fjord or "Alaska Inside Passage" as listed on our ininerary calendar?

[dmwnc1959]

Which itineraries go to the Hubbard Glacier?

 

We are on an upcoming Seattle round trip 7 day cruise...It doesn't mention Hubbard Glacier specifically...is it on the way to one of the other cities, Ketchikan, Jueau, Skagway, or maybe during cruising in the Tracy Arm Fjord or "Alaska Inside Passage" as listed on our ininerary calendar?

 

Almost every Celebrity Century and Celebrity Millennium itinerary as well as ships from HAL and Radiance of the Seas. Hubbard Glacier is north of Glacier Bay in Yakutat Bay on the Alaska coast outside of the Inside Passage.

[flashdog_1]

Which itineraries go to the Hubbard Glacier?

 

We are on an upcoming Seattle round trip 7 day cruise...It doesn't mention Hubbard Glacier specifically...is it on the way to one of the other cities, Ketchikan, Jueau, Skagway, or maybe during cruising in the Tracy Arm Fjord or "Alaska Inside Passage" as listed on our ininerary calendar?

 

If it went to Hubbard Glacier, it would state it. It is a big draw for the itinerary. Yours says Tracy Arm and that's where you'll see the double Sawyer glaciers if the ship can go deep enough there, I believe.

 

We were having high tea in the dining room when Hubbard came into view when the captain turned the ship. We all abandoned our table and rushed out onto the open decks. It was spectacular even from the large windows in the dining room (Century that time) but the open deck is much better.

 

BTW if you are lucky enough to get a seat in the forward observation lounge, you will hear the commentary on the route toward the glacier. He will point out other glaciers, tell you some history. All very interesting. And it's heated! But you are not far from an open deck. too, if you are mobile and can get out there.

[KruseWay]

We went in August 2008. Our friends had a verandah just opposite from our's (port and starboard sides; by design :)). While we went back and forth as the ship (Infinity) rotated, we also went to the upper deck. I personally enjoyed the wonder of the crowd and all the 'Oohs' and 'Aahs' out on the deck. The great thing is that you spend a long time there and can move about freely and never feel rushed. There is always a view.

 

BTW, Our captain told us that we got the closest to the glacier he had gotten all year. You could clearly hear the cracks of 'thunder' as the glacier calved off huge chucks and formed massive waves rolling out from the glacier face. So very cool... I gotta go again! :D

[Wanderlost]

There are no bad views of Hubbard Glacier. We began by viewing from the top front deck but eventually went to our balcony where we had a great view due to the ship's rotation. It was a memorable experience and we too were told we had an exceptional view due to the weather. Can't wait to return to Alaska.:cool:

[wineluvr]

Our favorite spot is on the helipad at the very front of the ship next to a speaker to hear the naturalist (his name was Brett Nixon on our last cruise). Unobstructed view and great commentary from an expert!

[GRBlizz]

It's a long afternoon sailing toward the glacier, so you will have time to experience a little of everything - relaxing on your deck, running around on top. And of course some hot chocolate!

 

Have a great time, it's a wonderful itinerary. My pictures for 2009 Infinity are linked in my signature.

[BILL-WI]

There is not a bad place on the ship to see the glacier unless you stay in your inside cabin!:eek:

 

I took this little video last September of the glacier. We stayed in the bay for close to three hours...the fastest three hours of my life! The video was shot from our balcony.

 

 

BILL

[Cruizer_J]

There is not a bad place on the ship to see the glacier unless you stay in your inside cabin!:eek:

 

I took this little video last September of the glacier. We stayed in the bay for close to three hours...the fastest three hours of my life! The video was shot from our balcony.

 

 

BILL

You caught some good calvings there! I didn't see any on our recent Century visit :(

 

We did the same as some others: Time up on deck, time on our balcony, even time to run to the grill for a quick snack while the ship was rotating :D