Glacier Bay Cruises & Tours

Accommodations Review

Comfy bed, spacious room, and relaxing lounge area upstairs by the bar.

Meals Review

I'm a vegan and Chef Jeff was truly astounding at accommodating my vegan lifestyle.

Crew & Guides Review

Jeremy had a wealth of knowledge of Southeast Alaska and shared a true passion for the outdoors. Sarah was outgoing and had a great personality, which made spending excursions with her enjoyable. Flora had a great spirit about her and led great kayaking tours.

Traveler Advice

Pack a hat and gloves even in the summer time, it was COLD!

Accommodations Review

I had sailed on Wilderness Discoverer before, so it was like coming home again.

Meals Review

The breakfast bacon on UnCruise ships is the best in the world, and I always eat more on my trips than I do all year at home. A big plate of perfectly ripe fruit available at the pre-breakfast made it easier to resist the two baked offerings that were there too. The variety and imaginative combinations of ingredients--who knew you could do so much with kale! Impressive how the single gluten intolerant guest had her requirements met at every meal.

Crew & Guides Review

Kelly was enthusiastic beyond words, and very knowledgeable. Our guide at Glacier Bay National Park who spent two days with us was a pleasure to have along, and I think she enjoyed us as much as we did her (sorry don't have her name) because we were a very receptive audience for all the information she had to share.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

Adventure Specialist Andrew has arranged all my trips over the years, and he is as good as it gets. He even advised on which side of the ship was a better choice of cabin on this trip, and he was spot on.

Accommodations Review

Accommodations aboard the Admiralty Dream were great and totally in keeping with what one expects on a small ship. It was not glamorous but well done. I believe totally appropriate for someone who is interested in the adventure.

Meals Review

The food was gourmet, no question about it. I was amazed at the quality of the meals, the diversity and the range of choices.

Crew & Guides Review

The staff for the cruise line were outstanding, very knowledgeable and accessible at all times. They are superb.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

I think we were advised correctly with regards to preparations for clothing and other items. Superb arrangements. I was very impressed with the transportation from my hotel to the ship both on embarking and disembarking. The arrangements for me to get to the airport the day of disembarkation were wonderful and not expected. Your company was superb with handling my reservations and providing information. Andrew was always available to help and I found that to be extraordinary.

Traveler Advice

This is an adventure of a lifetime.

Accommodations Review

Rooms were clean, vessel had plenty of activity gear for guests, ship was well maintained.  Kayak rudders were always problematic but I guess that comes with the salt water environment.

Meals Review

They offered plenty of variety each day.  I appreciated the choice of fresh salads, hot soups and varied entrees.  The desserts were especially good!  I was disappointed in the lack of fresh fish.  We had fish but it was definitely not fresh.  An Alaskan cruise should include more of the local offerings, not fish bought in bulk from a Costco type store.

Crew & Guides Review

Kent and JP were our favorite guides because of their extensive knowledge of the subjects and their passion for the area.  They were tireless - led many trips each day with the same enthusiasm each time!  Other guides put the same energy into their activities but their knowledge was not as complete. The evening presentations were a good addition but they need to be more interactive or fun.  They were too intellectual to keep attention after a long day.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

The information provided was very complete and detailed.

Traveler Advice

Bring plenty of clothing layers. 

Accommodations Review

We loved staying in Ketchikan before the trip started, loved the whole town. The Alaska Dream's only shortcoming was the small lounge and lack of a place to read or write undisturbed--except, of course, the stateroom, which was fine.

Meals Review

Chef B's cooking was very fine, and her imagination made for zero gustatory boredom. The only problem was the high-sugar desserts twice a day. Made for over-stress on the self-control muscles. I gained six (right, 6) pounds!

Traveler Advice

Be sure to bring your own good binoculars and enough warm clothes to bear up under the KATABATIC WINDS!

Transportation Review

Captain Erik Morrow was magnificent--steady, laid-back, warm, yet instilled great confidence. Emily Herman was terrific in every way: enthusiastic, knowledgeable, responsive, experienced, imaginative in her presentations. Everyone on the boat fell in love with her. Ranger Nicole Schaub was equally engaging: really knows her stuff, very articulate, sensitive, and more than anything else, smart about the larger environmental and political issues while still being appropriately politic. We have nominated her for Secretary of the Interior in 2020. We trust she is preparing for that position now. Also, Victoria was a marvelous introduction in Ketchikan. She is grounded, genuine, ironic, and fun.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

Nick was great--fun to talk with, quick to respond, clear with materials and information.

Accommodations Review

Very comfortable room in the AA cabins. Cozy, clean, unfussy, perfect. We dipped into the ship library many times; the resources enhanced our experiences for sure. The open bridge policy was a big hit with all of us; it was a kick to be able to stand with Captain Michael B. (who's a terrifically experienced master seaman, author, and cut-up) and look at charts and the passing view.

Crew & Guides Review

Our naturalists on board, Maggy and Kam, were informed, upbeat, and as excited about wildlife and the natural beauty around us as any of the passengers. Their enthusiasm stoked our own! Our cultural guide, Kelli, was likewise fantastic and easy to talk to. On shore in Kake, we loved Fallen and could've listened to her stories all day long (even though it was pouring down rain most of that day). We came away with a real appreciation for Alaska's landscape, history, and the Tlingit culture.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

Andrew B. was responsive to my questions before and after booking. This trip was an investment, for sure, and I appreciated Andrew's help with finding something as affordable as possible. AdventureSmith was the go-between for us and Alaskan Dream Cruises. It was great to have someone to talk to about arrival and departure times.

Traveler Advice

Take packing advice seriously (my father-in-law didn't). Definitely take advantage of the rain gear on board. 

Meals Review

The baker on board was some sort of savant--breads, cookies, and desserts were irresistible. The main chef was also outstanding. All the food was made to order and the stewards were happy to accommodate any and all requests (even those off the menu).