Which is best??

[lozzajelly]

Looking to go on an Alaskan cruise next year. Can anyone help with the following questions:

 

1) What's the difference between Sawyer Glacier and Glacier Bay

2) What time of year is it best to go

 

Many Thanks,

Lozza

[Budget Queen]

Tracy Arm is a 30 mile long scenic fjord that has the Twin Sawyer Glaciers at the end. Superior is to consider some NCL ships that offer a add on jet boat tour of the fjords- gets farther and closer. Do not book a Tracy Arm itinerary before mid June- IF getting to the glaciers is a priority, and even then it's a chance your ship still won't make it.

 

Glacier Bay is 70 miles in, you'll go by usually 4 glaciers,sometimes more. A wonderful scenery filled day.

 

 

I have sailed all the cruise glacier areas and my preference is always Glacier Bay. :)

[MercedMike]

BQ is absolutely right. While Tracy Arm is very scenic, the "Twin Sawyer Glaciers" are pretty mundane. OTOH, Glacier Bay is an absolutely stunning place and a World Heritage Site. There is no comparison. Glacier Bay is a MUST SEE for a first trip to Alaska, IMHO.

 

You can see our pictures of both at our cruise link below.

 

Have a GREAT cruise!

[CaribbeanBound]

We went to Alaska in late May/early June. It was still cold, but there were no moscuitos and the weather was nice.

 

Complete Alaska review: http://www.lavasurfer.com/info/alaska.html