Rare craig01020 Posted June 5, 2022 #1 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I just booked a crazy low fare to Alaska on the Splendor in an inside cabin. Day 3 on the cruise is scenic cruising past Tracy Arm Fjord. Since I won't have a balcony, is there ample viewing area from exterior areas on decks 3 or 4? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eli_6 Posted June 5, 2022 #2 Share Posted June 5, 2022 There is certainly plenty of room on the upper decks for viewing. I only went outside a couple of times on the lower decks and it seems like the view is somewhat obstructed by lifeboats from what I can recall. You are better off going up to deck 9-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted June 5, 2022 #3 Share Posted June 5, 2022 1 hour ago, craig01020 said: I just booked a crazy low fare to Alaska on the Splendor in an inside cabin. Day 3 on the cruise is scenic cruising past Tracy Arm Fjord. Since I won't have a balcony, is there ample viewing area from exterior areas on decks 3 or 4? Thanks! One deck above the lido deck you have wonderful no obstructed views. It does get crowded. If I can figure out how to add a photo I'll post it. It's Splendor in Glacier Bay, in front of Marjorie Glacier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted June 5, 2022 #4 Share Posted June 5, 2022 You may not be aware but there are smaller boats that go farther up to the glaciers. They are excursions that are booked from your starting port, such as Seattle. (Not Tracy Arm) Just an FYI…. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted June 5, 2022 #5 Share Posted June 5, 2022 40 minutes ago, kona_wahine said: You may not be aware but there are smaller boats that go farther up to the glaciers. They are excursions that are booked from your starting port, such as Seattle. (Not Tracy Arm) Just an FYI…. This is an excellent excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funsince1983 Posted June 6, 2022 #6 Share Posted June 6, 2022 As long as the ship can get through. On my 5/10 Alaska cruise there were too many icebergs and the ship had to turn around before getting anywhere near the glacier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorPokesHoney Posted June 6, 2022 #7 Share Posted June 6, 2022 2 hours ago, kona_wahine said: You may not be aware but there are smaller boats that go farther up to the glaciers. They are excursions that are booked from your starting port, such as Seattle. (Not Tracy Arm) Just an FYI…. We did this at the beginning of May. The views are so much better. I'd highly recommend it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondello Posted June 6, 2022 #8 Share Posted June 6, 2022 As others have mentioned above, the small boat excursion is definitely one of the highlights on an Alaska cruise. We too were bumped from Tracy Arm and our excursion was still awesome. They pick guests up from the side of the ship to enjoy a scenic trip which takes you so much closer to the glacier than the cruise ship is able to manuever. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare craig01020 Posted June 8, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted June 8, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 7:12 PM, kona_wahine said: You may not be aware but there are smaller boats that go farther up to the glaciers. They are excursions that are booked from your starting port, such as Seattle. (Not Tracy Arm) Just an FYI…. Thanks for the info. I just booked it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockypoint Posted June 8, 2022 #10 Share Posted June 8, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 4:12 PM, kona_wahine said: You may not be aware but there are smaller boats that go farther up to the glaciers. They are excursions that are booked from your starting port, such as Seattle. (Not Tracy Arm) Just an FYI…. I have been curious about this, we are cruising next May from San Francisco to Alaska on the Miracle and there are no excursions listed for Tracy Arm or Icy Strait Point. I keep wondering if excursions will be offered later? Can you explain how the excursions work for Tracy Arm and at what point can I book them? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare craig01020 Posted June 8, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted June 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Rockypoint said: I have been curious about this, we are cruising next May from San Francisco to Alaska on the Miracle and there are no excursions listed for Tracy Arm or Icy Strait Point. I keep wondering if excursions will be offered later? Can you explain how the excursions work for Tracy Arm and at what point can I book them? Thank you! The excursion I booked was actually listed under "Seattle". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizergal70 Posted June 8, 2022 #12 Share Posted June 8, 2022 51 minutes ago, Rockypoint said: I have been curious about this, we are cruising next May from San Francisco to Alaska on the Miracle and there are no excursions listed for Tracy Arm or Icy Strait Point. I keep wondering if excursions will be offered later? Can you explain how the excursions work for Tracy Arm and at what point can I book them? Thank you! The one for Tracy Arm will be listed under your embarkation city. So, check for excursions for San Fran. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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