Glacier Bay NP Passport Stamp

[David.1963]

My wife and I collect stamps from all the National Parks we visit so we were wondering about Glacier Bay National Park.  When the park rangers come on-board the ship do they bring the stamp so we can stamp our National Park Passport Book?  We are cruising in August on Holland America if that makes any difference.

[Kitty Ellas Mom]

I was just reading a trip report where someone talked about this at length.  I'll try to find it and link it.  Her advice was to get the stamp as soon as you see them b/c the rangers closed up shop early that day due to weather and she almost didn't get it.

[wolfie11]

Yes, they bring the stamp.  It will be at the onboard ranger station and the hours should be posted in the daily patter.

[dfilpus]

On the Noordam, they were stamping in the Crow's Nest.

[David.1963]

Thanks everyone for the quick responses.  We will be sure to hit up the rangers as soon as they open for business.  Can't miss out on that stamp.

[atobols]

The NPS will bring their stamps on the ship.  They will also bring junior ranger books and badges with them.  We went up and got them as soon as they opened up.  

[SuperCrewBear]

On our 2016 NCL Pearl cruise the rangers were set up in the Spinnaker Lounge (top interior deck & forward) with their items for sale. The best I can remember they had a table with the stamp and you could just do it yourself. I stamped my own passport...

[Kitty Ellas Mom]

I was unable to find the trip report that talked of this but it was definitely in the 2018 or 19 group.

[renysmom]

Thanks for sharing this.  Didn't know we could get ours stamped on the ship.  Adding a reminder to my calendar now 🙂

[mapleleaves]

The NPS Glacier Bay web site has a section for cruiseship passengers:

 

https://www.nps.gov/glba/planyourvisit/cruise.htm

[Sea Dayze]

When we went on Princess, the national park rangers sold the passport books and stickers, and a few other GB souvenirs.  I purchased them with onboard credit that I had no other plans for.  Now I'm hooked on collecting stamps and stickers every chance I get!

[tigger_ag]

Not entirely related but when we went to Glacier Bay I woke up super early to watch the approach.  We were able to catch the rangers boarding the boat.  I always enjoy watching someone board the ship from another ship.  If you are a morning person might be something to catch.