Adventure Bound Alaska Tracy Arm Glacier Cruise
Adventure Bound Alaska Tracy Arm Glacier Cruise
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Daily cruises to the pristine wilderness of Tracy Arm Fjord. View mountains and rock walls that are over a mile high, tumbling waterfalls, and icebergs. Two active tidewater glaciers lie at the end of Tracy Arm Fjord. Wildlife may be spotted on this cruise, though it is not the main attraction of the trip. Our skilled captains ensure the best possible viewing of the sights for our guests.
Juneau, Alaska
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lostwahine
Cape Coral, FL55 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Went on the Tracy Arm tour in July 2020. Weather was terrible in Juneau, and I had my doubts about going that day. The guides assured us that weather is usually better in Tracy Arm and the rain makes the ice bluer. Glad to say they were right on both accounts, so don't let rainy weather keep you from going on this tour. Views were out of this world - the ice was so blue it didn't look real. So many waterfalls that I lost count. Seats indoors are comfortable, food/drinks are super affordable and the captain/crew do anything they can to make the trip memorable. You get right up to the glaciers and ice bergs and everyone gets a view, as the captain spends lots of time rotating the ship. Highly recommend this tour if you are in Juneau.
Written July 22, 2020
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Greg M
63 contributions
Aug 2021
We traveled on a tour of Tracy Arm as part of having Adventure Bound transport and drop us and our kayak at the South Sawyer glacier, and picking us up 4 days later in Tracy Arm. The tour seemed very worthwhile to the other guests, and included the best parts of Tracy Arm, including icebergs, seals, and wildlife. The Captain, Steve, did a nice job of finding wildlife, keeping the passengers informed during the trip, and keeping everyone safe. From our perspective, we really appreciated his help loading, off-loading, and retrieving our kayak. His timing was as promised, and we got good support for the drop-off and the wet pick up. The deckhands were very pleasant, and the availability of snacks and soft drinks after our trip was very welcome. For anyone planning to visit, or especially kayak, Tracy Arm, I would highly recommend using Adventure Bound.
Written August 7, 2021
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LRK
2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
July 27,2020
Went on an excellent tour with captain Steve and staff. Steve was very knowledgeable about the waters and did a great job navigating around the icebergs. We had an up close view of the glacier and saw numerous seals and humpback whales, and a black bear eating mussels. I would highly recommend Adventure bound Alaska for a beautiful day on the water seeing stunning sceneries and wildlife.
Went on an excellent tour with captain Steve and staff. Steve was very knowledgeable about the waters and did a great job navigating around the icebergs. We had an up close view of the glacier and saw numerous seals and humpback whales, and a black bear eating mussels. I would highly recommend Adventure bound Alaska for a beautiful day on the water seeing stunning sceneries and wildlife.
Written July 28, 2020
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eusfb
Washington DC, DC1 contribution
May 2020
Dishonest tour company. It is impossible to get a refund for this expensive tour,
We reserved the tour early February 2020 for May 2020 trip. Unfortunately we had to cancel our vacation trip due to covid-19 pandemic. We cancelled with them in March and requested for refund. We followed-up with multiple emails and phone calls. We were told that they are processing the refund but we never got any refund. We even reported this to our credit card company and they are processing the dispute now. Not sure yet whether the credit card company can help us .
We made many tour reservations for this vacation trip and we had to cancel all of them. We got refunds from all of other tour companies except for this one.
We reserved the tour early February 2020 for May 2020 trip. Unfortunately we had to cancel our vacation trip due to covid-19 pandemic. We cancelled with them in March and requested for refund. We followed-up with multiple emails and phone calls. We were told that they are processing the refund but we never got any refund. We even reported this to our credit card company and they are processing the dispute now. Not sure yet whether the credit card company can help us .
We made many tour reservations for this vacation trip and we had to cancel all of them. We got refunds from all of other tour companies except for this one.
Written July 12, 2020
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wishesUT
West Jordan, UT181 contributions
Jun 2021
My family went on a tour of the Tracy Arm Fjord with Adventure Bound Alaska and absolutely loved our experience. Or deckhands were knowledgeable and helpful and they were great about keeping things tidy in the boat. I highly recommend purchasing a sandwich from them onboard and they have other snacks and beverages you can purchase as well at really reasonable prices. During our tour we were able to see beautiful icebergs up close, amazing waterfalls, seals, sea lions, a bear, calving at the glacier, and a bald eagle sitting atop a blue iceberg. Words can't describe how beautiful the fjord is and you will get to be up close at the glacier. We spent an hour at the glacier and I think I could have stayed there all day. Just stunning. Thanks for a great trip!
Written July 5, 2021
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koabug
Honolulu, HI1,565 contributions
Aug 2022
a great trip up to Sawyer's Glacier. it was hard to hear the capt talk even with the microphone. the boat was packed with possibly 1 or 2 empty spots. The crew made either turkey or ham sandwiches with 2 types of cheese, lettuce and tomatoes for $6. The bread was a bit dry otherwise lunch was ok. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate were available for $2 as well as beer (not sure of the cost). other snacks like chips and cookies were also available for purchase.
The capt was awesome getting close to several waterfalls. He moved the boat around so that everyone on board got a great view of the glacier, seal, and several blue-colored icebergs that we passed.
The capt was awesome getting close to several waterfalls. He moved the boat around so that everyone on board got a great view of the glacier, seal, and several blue-colored icebergs that we passed.
Written September 10, 2022
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bilberrymom
Monroeville, PA243 contributions
Jul 2020
We happened upon this cruise by accident. We were supposed to do a Glacier Bay boat tour, but our plane out of Juneau was cancelled due to a mechanical failure, so we never made it to Glacier Bay. This tour was booked for us as an alternative. The night before our cruise we stopped at the Adventure Bound office to see where to report the next morning, and we met the captain leaving the place. He told us we got an upgrade. He was correct! We saw a mother black bear with two cubs on the shore. We saw many bald eagles, including 11 perched at the same time on the same iceberg. We saw some "huge" icebergs floating in the water well before we reached the glacier. We saw seal upon seal upon seal. (Near the glacier was "Seal City".) We had a brief sighting of a humpback whale. The glacier calved (pieces of ice breaking off into the sea) multiple times when we were there. It sounded like thunder when it calved. We saw a huge iceberg that calved off the glacier while we were there, and it went floating by our boat. The price of the cruise was extremely reasonable based on comparable tours in Alaska. The food served was great and relatively inexpensive. A turkey sandwich, loaded with a generous portion of turkey, cheese and fixings, was only $5, and it tasted great! We were very thankful for this unexpected change in our Alaska trip plans on our day of arrival in Alaska! This is one glacier cruise you don't want to miss if you are in or near Juneau.
Written July 26, 2020
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OMB
Apex, NC39 contributions
May 2022
My wife and I did the Tracy Arm Fjord & Glacier - Weekend Special tour on May 21, 2022. We booked the tour through True Alaskan Tours and it was run by the Allen Marine company. The boat cruise was from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on a sunny day with temperatures reaching 65 degrees. This is a must do tour. There were constant views of snow capped mountains as we headed south toward the fjord. A couple times we spotted whales. As we got close to Tracy Arm, we started seeing chunks of ice in the water. Tracy Arm Fjord is a spectacular sight with it's steep mountain walls, waterfalls and icebergs in the water. Three times the captain stopped the boat so we could see a bear down by the waters edge. The boat navigated through the icebergs and pulled up close to Sawyer Glacier. The deep blue ice of the glacier and ice in the water was amazing. At one point the boat maneuvered extremely close to a waterfall for photo opportunities. Lunch was supplied and the turkey sandwich I had was quite good. On the return trip we saw a couple orca whales and a small island full of barking sea lions. The boat crew was very friendly and willing to interact with the passengers. By slowing down and changing course whenever wildlife was spotted, it was obvious the Allen Marine crew tried to give the best tour possible . What an awesome day.
Written June 2, 2022
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Nicole E
17 contributions
Jul 2021
Captain Alyssa and this trip were the absolute highlight of our stay! Every minute of this trip was highlight reel material and we will remember for a lifetime. We saw so much in our day trip including the breathtaking sights and sounds of the glacier calving, icebergs everywhere, seals and sea lions, waterfalls and more waterfalls, eagles posing, and even a bear! In talking with the captain I told her I was praying to see a bear because we hadn't seen one in the wild yet. She spent the rest of the day with her binoculars up and found me one at the end. Only bear I saw in the wild the whole trip and meant the absolute world to me. You never really feel confined because you are free to move around the boat the entire time. My family was pretty hesitant to spend the entire day on the boat but we all agree this was the best day ever! Trip of a lifetime with an amazing Captain who makes you want to come back for more. Thank you!!!!
Written July 21, 2021
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NLB
Washington DC, DC6 contributions
Jun 2021
We took the cruise to Tracy Arm with Adventure Bound Alaska in June 2021 and were blown away by the beauty of the trip and the crew on the boat. Our captain, Alissa, was fantastic and told us everything we were seeing. The boat is small enough and Alissa is skilled enough to take advantage of an eagle or whale sighting or to take you up close to a waterfall.
Written June 30, 2021
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I would like to know if there are restrooms on the boat.
Written February 18, 2020
Hi. I'm booked on cruise ship MS Volendam to arrive in Juneau for 1 day on 12/6/2020. I 'm wondering what time the ship arrives and leaves Juneau so as to book a glacier/whale watching tour
Written February 10, 2020
I will be in Juneau on RCCL ship from 7:00 A.M. to 9:30 P.M., we might not get off the ship for a hour or so after we dowk , you know how that goes. how far to get to the tour in minutes?
Written January 6, 2020
The tour is quite close to the dock, a nice short scenic walk.
Written February 12, 2020
Hi - To anyone who has taken this tour. I am prone to sea-sickness unless the boat is stable. I am good with canoeing and kayaking and motor boats and big ships... how choppy are the waters? Was the ride choppy - or could it be? I am a little worried given I think it likely takes about an hour to get there and an hour to get back? Or what are the times? Thank you!
Written July 23, 2019
Hi
Waters are calm around Juneau, but check with the crew and they will tell you on the departure date how it looks. One way ride is over 2.5 hours to get to South Sawyer Glacier. Amazing ride, don't worry about getting sick (take medication if you are really concerned), it is amazing out there. I doubt you will get sea sick. Enjoy.
Written July 23, 2019
Hi Karen
the trip we were on had about 25-30 people on board and was an ideal boat size. We had booked the trip on line for a couple only so we were thrown in to a group of strangers which made it even more interesting. You could also walk completely round the boat and could even go into the captains cabin. I think the boat was called CAPTAIN COOK. To us the trip was unforgettable but it was a perfect clear sunny day which is rare in Alaska. If it had been a wet soggy day it would not have been so good, although you can't blame the tour company for the weather. Hope this has been of use to you. All the best Mikeb
Written August 26, 2019
Hello Debbie: I am a little concerned if we have enough time to book this tour. We are only in juneau from 7 to 1:30 aboard the norwegian joy Sept 3rd. Do you think there is enough time for this escursion.
Thank you for you time
Written May 18, 2019
I am so sorry that you will not have enough time. The tour starts at 8:30 but does not get back to Juneau until around 6 PM. I would recommend Alaska Tales for whale viewing. Trips last about 3 hours.
Written August 4, 2019
don b
Laguna Woods, California
I’m on Celebrity Soltice arriving Juneau July 30 at 1:30 and departing at 10pm. Do you have a tour to Tracy Arm that will accommodate this schedule? Don Barnes at 9496839449
Written July 2, 2018
Mate u have to contact them
I am just a mug tourist who wrote a review....
Written July 2, 2018
Does this leave from the port in Juneau? What time? and do I need reservations.
Thanks in advance.
Written March 24, 2018
I will be in Juneau on July 22, 2018 with family and would like to take this cruise. Do the tour boats depart from and return to the downtown Juneau waterfront or from Auk Bay for the Tracy Arm cruise?
Written March 19, 2018
Hi, the boats did depart and return to downtown Juneau. I highly recommend the trip!
Written June 15, 2018
mmjminDenver
Denver, Colorado
Hi, mmjminDenver. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Unable to find the duration of the Adventure Bound Alaska Tracy Arm Adventure Tour. We have a crazy short Juneau port time from 7 to 1:15pm Wonder if I will have time for this one. Sailing very soon, can anyone let me know? Thanks so much!
Written August 27, 2017
This is an ALL day trip. 730am to about 6 pm.
Written August 31, 2017
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