Boating

The vast majority of Glacier National Bay visitors explore the park by water.

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Boating Details

The vast majority of Glacier National Bay visitors explore the park by water; inlets, bays, and other passageways allow for almost limitless exploration by boat. Visitors have the option to explore Glacier Bay by private vessel, cruise ship, tour vessel, or charter boat. Park visitors with private motorized vessels are required to obtain a free permit from the Visitor Information Station in Bartlett Cove upon arrival. Cruise ship visitors do not typically disembark in the park, but a park naturalist often comes onboard to deliver educational programs. A park concessionaire also offers daily boat tours during the summer months, departing from Glacier Bay Lodge in Bartlett Cove. The final option for boating in the park is to arrange a charter for a private tour. Contact the park to discuss your boating options at 907-697-2230.

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