Camper/Kayak Transportation Within Glacier Bay

Daily service from May 31 through September 6, 2010.

The camper transportation service is provided by the daily tour boat M/V Fairweather Express. The boat's itinerary does include a tour of the West Arm glaciers. The boat departs daily at 7:30 AM and returns around 3:30 PM in time to connect with return flights to Juneau.

NPS designated drop off sites for both arms tend to be located at least a day's paddle away from any glacier. Those wishing to kayak to the glaciers from the drop off sites should generally allow a minimum of four days. Note that the drop off sites are subject to change by the National Park Service in order to minimize impact on both land and wildlife. Please refer to our Drop-Off Points Map.

2010 Drop Off/Pick Up Locations:

1. Mt. Wright (Muir Inlet)

2. Sundew Cove by Hugh Miller Inlet (West Arm)

One-Way Transportation: At least a week to ten days should be allowed to enjoy a leisurely paddle up to or back from either arm of the Bay.

Round Trip Transportation: Round trip tickets allow you to be dropped off one day and then picked up again at a later date for a return cruise to Bartlett Cove.

Day Cruise Only: For a full day cruise up to the glacier faces, perhaps combined with a short kayaking trip in Bartlett Cove/Beardslee Islands, consider a spectacular tour of calving glaciers and wildlife. Departs at 7:30 AM and returns at 3:30 PM. No kayak drop off or pick up. Lunch on board, full snack and bar service.

See also information from Glacier Bay National Park:

• Glacier Bay maps
  • "Camper Drop-off Locations" includes precise locations (but may be out of date)
  • "Boating Regulations" shows closed areas and wilderness waters
  • "Satellite Image" is the highly detailed image upon which this map is based

 Map of Drop-Off Points in Glacier Bay (2010)