This is about 8 hour trip once entered into the Bay, Will be seeing several Glacier over, hit or miss, if you are lucking will see ice break off. We saw some small pieces but nothing like one highlighted. ...
I have been to Glacier Bay before (about 10 years ago) and the amount of glacier melt is significant. You can barely see many of the glaciers. The bay is beautiful, and we were in it for an entire morning. The Rangers explained much of the surroundings. It is definitely worth a visit. ...
If you book a room on the eighth floor forward, on the NCL encore, during glacier bay day you have easy access to the bow for good pictures. All other guests are allowed on the bow from 8-3 pm on glaciar bay day. It’s chilly on the top de is as the wind blows. If you have a balcony, be patient. The captain does turn the ship around a few times so everyone can have good picture shots. ...
They had a nice running commentary of glacier area from Park rangers. Weather wasn't great and when at the glaciers, it would have been nice to spend a little more time since some areas get super crowded. But great views nonetheless. ...