A humback whale breaches only a few feet away at Point Adolphus, Icy StraitGlacier Bay 2010

There are few sights more exciting than a humpback whale breaching close. But Glacier Bay offers much more. Some of it is subtle, and all of it is sublime.

Critters

Bears and sea lions walk and swim this beautiful wilderness.

Mountains and Glaciers

Best known for its rugged topography and rivers of ice, Glacier Bay does not disappoint.

Whales and More Whales

Whales spend their Alaska summers feasting on krill and small fish. We humans enjoy the show.

Rainforest and Flowers

From mushrooms and mosses at Bartlett Cove to hardy little flowers at Reid Glacier, Glacier Bay offers exquisite beauty.