Cruise Ships in Glacier Bay on Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (Scenic Cruising, No Docking)
2 ships are scheduled to cruise Glacier Bay on this day, with no docking: Nieuw Amsterdam and Island Princess. One thing to see: Margerie Glacier. A tidewater glacier at the head of the bay.
2 Ships Scenic Cruising
Nobody goes ashore.
Scenic cruising: ships pass through without docking. Permits can limit how many ships may enter, and weather can change the route. Check with Heather Hills from Flow Voyages.
Ships and Times
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrives | Departs | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nieuw Amsterdam | Holland America Line | 2,106 lower-berth capacity | ||
| Island Princess | Princess Cruises | 2,200 lower-berth capacity |
Holland America Line
Princess CruisesEstimated times, local to Glacier Bay.
Your Window
Busiest 9:15 am to 4 pm with both ships. Quietest 6 am to 9:15 am, one ship.
About Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay is a scenic cruising day, so ships sail through the bay and guests stay aboard with no going ashore. More About Glacier Bay
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About This Schedule
Port schedules change regularly. While we work to maintain the most accurate cruise ship port schedules possible, errors, changes, and omissions may occur. Always contact your travel advisor for current sailing details for your voyage.
Source: Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska · Verified Nov 5, 2026 (Cruise West Coast staff)
A ship marked Expected is on cruise line schedules but not yet on the official port schedule.
Times are estimates, shown in the port's local time. Guest figures are lower-berth capacity.
Smaller expedition ships don't always appear on publicly available schedules.
Ship and port reference data: Wikidata and other sources