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Hubbard Glacier

Yakutat Bay , Alaska, AK
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Ranked #13 of 480 attractions in Alaska
Type: Geologic Formations
Description: First mapped in 1895, Hubbard is considered the largest tidewater glacier in North America.
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Cape Town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

It is "UNBELIEVABLE" and well worth the trip, although it can be very cold up on deck.The only way to view this spectacle is from the deck of a cruise liner. From a helicopter as well but could be very costly! Looking at the solid walls of ice with pieces breaking away every now and again is spectacular. Would love... More

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Rocklin, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

We took an Alaskan cruise with Celebrity, of which one of the GREAT highlights was the Hubbard Glacier. We just didn't expect such BEAUTY!!! The pieces of the glacier would break off the wall, with a loud "crashing" sound & a big splash! It is SOOOO blue.....one of the most beautiful things we have ever seen! We got to stay... More

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Albany, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012

The Alaskan cruise - tour that my husband and I took was worth all the wait . We took the Celebrity Century cruise liner and we couldn't be happier . The HUBBARD GLACIER was just so incredible that all the passengers were just so excited from the first glance until we left the beautiful , beautiful sight !! HUBBARD GLACIER... More

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MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

I visited Hubbard Glacier on the Dawn Princess 5 Sep 2012 and was amazed at the sight that became clearer as we approached. An overcast, cold day and it was to be one of the hightlights of our 75 day Pacific Ocean Odyssey. The Glacier certainly lived up to be a highlight. For anyone who has not seen the glacier,... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

Very much worth a visit. We took the Royal Caribbean Southbound cruise from Seward so this was on our second day onboard. We got to see it from the helipad - probably the closest you can get to the glacier itself. IT can be cold with the wind out there. Definitely spectacular to see and hear the calving of the... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

Well, I guess I'll have to follow my fellow reviewers this time; 5 stars! How should I put it? Almost like a real time experience of National Geographic's documentary show.... Most of the people would have seen this Glacier through their cruise journey (mine was Celebrity Century). And I'm thinking that's probably the most affordable way to see this natural's... More

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Niceville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2012

The sights, the sounds--oh my! Thank goodness for digital photography--so many pictures. We got .4 mile from it and spent over an hour doing 360's so everyone could enjoy it (Celebrity Century). We started on top, but then went to our balcony. This was the highlight of our trip!!!

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Little River, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012

This is the second time to Alaska and the Glaciers. Sailed aboard the Coral Princess (2nd time). The Hubbard Glacier and the experience was worth every penny of the trip - several hours spent at the Glacier to witness the serenity along with the natural beauty and immense size of the actual glacier. The ship's captain brought us as close... More

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Bloomington, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

We chose the Celebrity Cruise Line because we heard the Hubbard Glacier was a must. It is one of the few that has permission to get close to the glacier. Wow were they right. The ship cruised right up to it and it being a rare bright sunny day made it spectacular! Although cruising is not our thing it is... More

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Binghamton, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2012

We sailed the 8/24/12 Celebrity Millenium and had a wonderful day for viewing the Hubbard glacier. You could see and hear the calving which sounded like claps of thunder. We also hear the hissing of the ancient air coming out of the pieces of ice. An awe inspiring and once in a lifetime experience!

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