lozzajelly Posted January 16, 2007 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted January 16, 2007 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2007 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. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercedMike Posted January 16, 2007 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2007 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted January 17, 2007 #4 Share Posted January 17, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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