Gustavus Sightseeing Tours and Activities

Gustavus Sightseeing Tours and Activities

Glacier Bay National Park - with its high mountain peaks, ice-sculptured fjords, an abundance of marine wildlife and massive tidewater glaciers - is one of Alaska's most spectacular National Parks and best seen during your Glacier Bay Cruise. When Captain George Vancouver sailed through the ice-choked waters of Icy Strait in 1794, Glacier Bay was little more than a dent in a mountain of ice. In 1879 John Muir made his legendary discovery of Glacier Bay and found that the end of the bay had retreated 20 miles from Icy Strait. Today, glaciers still cover 27 percent of the Park. There are more than 50 named glaciers of which seven are active tidewater glaciers that calve icebergs into the sea. Two of them, Johns Hopkins and Margerie Glaciers, are advancing. Encircling the park to the west is the Fairweather Range, the highest coastal mountains in the world at 15,000 feet. Experience Glacier Bay from the comfort of the catamaran during a Glacier Bay Cruise. The bay is rich with marine life, including the endangered humpback whale, orcas, threatened Stellar sea lion, harbor seals, sea otters and porpoises. In addition Glacier Bay is home to a large bear population, both brown and black, as well as the blue glacier bear, a rare color phase of the black. Sitka blacktail deer and mountain goats thrive in the park. Popular activities are kayaking, glacier viewing and whale watching.

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SGU1001 Whale Watching Cruise

Join the whale watching cruise into Alaska's most famous whale feeding grounds - Icy Strait and Point Adolphus. Their unique feeding techniques, acrobatics, and vocalizations make every tour unique. Observe Humpback whales, plus other marine mammals, including Minke and Orca, Stellar sea lions, sea otters, Dall and Harbor porpoises. We also observe Bald Eagles, Puffins, a variety of sea birds, and occasionally an Alaskan Brown Bear can be strolling on the beach. The boat is an ideal for observing and photographing wildlife. It is extremely stable, with large observation windows which allow for great viewing from both inside or outside on the deck. In addition, our unique hydrophone system allows us to hear the calls of the whales underwater. Rate includes transfer and taxes. 
Price: $145.00 

 

 

SJU1001 Glacier Bay Day Tour from Juneau

Enjoy a full day in Glacier Bay National Park - with its snow-capped mountain ranges rising to over 15.000 feet, coastal beaches with protected coves, deep fjords, tidewater glaciers as well as coastal and estuarine waters. Bring your camera - because this is an experience you will not easily forget! Witness glacial calving, stunning scenery, and the areas impressive wildlife diversity (Whales, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Bald Eagles, Bears, Sea Birds) as you comfortably enjoy the smooth ride towards the magnificent glaciated world of Tarr and Muir Inlets located within the West Arm of Glacier Bay. This tour includes the round-trip flight from Juneau, the full day Glacier Bay Cruise, Lunch, Transfers in Gustavus and all taxes 
Daily from May - September | Price: $860.00

 
 

Perth: We had a great day out with Captain Todd. His knowledge of the whales and wildlife and love of the area made the day exceptional. We had fabulous views of humpbacks enjoying a 'massage' in the kelp beds, feeding in synchronised groups and sounding all around us. He was also able to tell us so much about the sea otters rafting up with their babies, the large numbers of bald eagles and all the wildlife. A truly memorable day with a great character.