Which side for Alaska

[jimd909]

Which side for Alaska (Glacier Bay) round trip from Seattle? Port or starboard?

[Shmoo here]

Which side for Alaska (Glacier Bay) round trip from Seattle? Port or starboard?

 

It doesn't really matter. You should up up on deck getting the whole 306 degree view, not in your room. But, at any rate, the ship is turned several times while in Glacier Bay affording good views from all sides.

[SJSULIBRARIAN]

It doesn't really matter. You should up up on deck getting the whole 306 degree view, not in your room. But, at any rate, the ship is turned several times while in Glacier Bay affording good views from all sides.

 

I agree - you want to be out and about going from stem to stern, up and down, and everything in between to get the full majesty of Glacier Bay and All of Alaska actually.

[Kathyfromstl]

Our TA recommended starboard side for the trip.

[SilvertoGold]

We like the port side for Glacier Bay as often we see whales as we are leaving the Bay in the afternoon on the port side before the Ranger Station.

 

Otherwise, after a dozen and a half Alaska cruises, I can't say it matters.

[jtl513]

Our TA recommended starboard side for the trip.

As others said, it doesn't really matter because when you are in a scenic area you shouldn't be on your own balcony. Half of what there is to see is on the other side. Edited March 16, 2016 by jtl513

[dakrewser]

And, just in case you skipped by the other replies, it doesn't matter!

 

Have a great cruise...

[Keith1010]

It does not matter which side.

 

Also for best views of Glacier Bay the key is to get out on the open deck so you can move from side to side. Be prepared as it can be cold on that day so the key is to layer clothing.

 

Keith

[auntjoy036]

All of the previous posters are right. It is best to be out, mobile, on open decks.

 

My Mom is mobility impaired and cannot stand for long. The idea of jockeying for position with her in a wheelchair was not appealing. I was also concerned about her being in the cold wind for too long. Given those particular circumstances, we opted for a balcony cabin on the port side. We got a good, long look at Margerie glacier. We saw some calving. We got a briefer view of Johns Hopkins glacier as the ship turned. Though the ship spun around to show Margerie to the starboard side, that particular day it didn't linger with starboard toward Margerie as it had with port facing her. This was on the Noordam in August 2015. I hope this helps any who may be unable to move easily around the public decks.

 

Vicki

[Primus]

Port side in Glacier Bay is our favorite, especially from an aft corner balcony.

[rwams]

I have to agree it doesn't matter. You will see plenty if your outside moving about. One of my favorite places is Glacier Bay.