Which side for cruising to Sawyer Glacier?

[Molokai-Chuck]

I am thinking of doing the NCLs "Jewel" cruise next summer in Alaska. Going up the fjord to the Sawyer Glacier, is one side of the ship better or more scenic than the other?

 

Thanks for the help and info...

 

Chuck

[mskaufman]

I think you would want to be on deck or up front if they open the bow.

[Chenega]

Either side is good. You go out of the fjord the same way you came in. Best to be outside.

[Budget Queen]

I do advocate for the "necessary" add on Tracy Arm ship tour. Grossly superior to any cruise ship transit, and has FAR more accessibility for the Sawyer Glaciers, which on average cruise ships make only about 25% of the time. Being on the water is also superior for wildlife viewing. I have never know NCL to open their bow, but in this area, forward is your viewing. I don't consider any side viewing here.

 

If going in May, it is not uncommon for the cpt, at the last minute to announce they are detouring to Endicott Arm, which does have glacier viewing of the Dawes, but far less dramatic scenery compared to Tracy Arm.