Nature, Sightseeing

$359.00* (ages 10 and up), $239.00* (ages 3 to 9), $239.00* (ages 0 to 2)

2 to 2.5 hours

Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

Icebergs and Glaciers

Board an Alaskan-built expedition vessel for a stunning, unmatched perspective of Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska’s most famous landmarks.

On this adventure you will…

Board a deluxe water-jet-powered expedition vessel directly from your Disney ship and enjoy 2 hours exploring the amazing Hubbard Glacier.

The adventure begins as soon as you board our Alaskan-built vessel directly from your ship in the mouth of Disenchantment Bay. Relax in the warm, comfortable cabin, surrounded by large windows, as our knowledgeable crew and captain orient you to the vessel and to the tour area. The shallow-draft of the craft allows for travel near the rocky, dramatic shoreline, affording spectacular photo opportunities. In addition, the vessel’s singular maneuverability provides a chance to weave through a maze of beautiful icebergs—each pieces of ice that have fallen from the face of the glacier. At times these icebergs can be multiple stories tall, making the perspective from our smaller vessel astounding.

If ice conditions permit, the captain will navigate the narrow cut between Haenke Island and the mainland. This route provides the best opportunity for wildlife sightings. The excursion then provides significant time for up-close observation of the Hubbard Glacier. After your initial stop, the vessel will travel parallel to the face of the glacier, providing comprehensive viewing and a variety of angles for photos and video.

This “river of ice” is often very active, and dramatic displays of calving, one of mother nature’s most impressive shows, can occur at any time. Keep your eyes peeled and cameras ready! The tour also presents opportunities for photography of your cruise ship against a remarkable backdrop--a postcard-worthy keepsake of a lifetime. Unlike most glaciers in this area and in the world, the Hubbard Glacier is advancing, and has been for more than one hundred years. At times, this advance has been rapid (up to 7 feet a day), earning the Hubbard the nickname, “The Galloping Glacier.”

After an extended drift near the glacier’s face, the catamaran will maneuver back into open water to pull alongside your awaiting ship for your safe return.