Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to enter. The day boat tour from Bartlett Cove and Glacier Bay Lodge are paid and book up early.
- Time needed
- One full day for the boat tour; two to three days to add kayaking and hikes at Bartlett Cove.
- Best time
- Late May to early September, when the lodge, boat tour and summer flights run.
- Getting there
- Gustavus is about 10 minutes from Bartlett Cove. Fly to Juneau, then take a 30-minute flight or the state ferry to Gustavus.
Where to stay nearby
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Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve questions
Can you drive to Glacier Bay National Park?
No. You arrive by cruise ship, small plane or ferry, usually via Juneau.
Is a Glacier Bay cruise worth it?
Yes. Many Alaska cruises spend a full day in the bay with a park ranger on board, and it is the easiest way to see the glaciers.
Where do you stay at Glacier Bay?
Glacier Bay Lodge at Bartlett Cove is the only lodging in the park. Gustavus has inns and B&Bs.
