This was the highlight of our cruise. The people who run this are so interactive . we learned…read moreabout the plants on the island and their culture. we were taken on logging roads to a bridge where we waited patiently to see a bear. The bear put on a show for us for probably 30 minutes, it was amazing. I would highly recommend this tour.

THIS IS THE TOUR TO TAKE! LOCALLY owned and operated! They…read moreare natives and know the land in and out and where to go and not to go. They know the history in depth, they grew up here! We had the most amazing time and my kids have been non stop talking about the whole experience. They took use to get local berries, we saw grizzlies and the most amazing views. They are the nicest couple and I wish they lived closer so we could have them over for dinner. You don't find people like them anymore. If you are going to spend money on a tour, look no further, please, this is the one! 10/10 ! We will be back and we will do it again!

Absolutely incredible experience, would 100% recommend Seth at Vivid endeavors. We had a great day…read moreand saw multiple humpback whales, brown bears off the coast a sea otter and more. His boat was wonderful with no crowds to fight for a view. We hope to be back in the future as this was our favorite day on our Alaskan cruise

Our afternoon excursion with Captain Seth of Vivid Endeavors was a highlight of our Alaskan trip…read more He not only shared his knowledge about whales, but also interesting facts about Hoonah, Icy Strait, and southeastern Alaska. We saw so many whales! The boat, a six-person catamaran, was comfortable and had indoor and outdoor seating. We are so happy we found this alternative to the whale watching excursions offered by the cruise line. Booking with Vivid Endeavors is highly recommended for a memorable whale watching experience.

Had an amazing trip and would highly recommend tours with Catch of the Day! Captain Jonny and…read moreCaptain Bill were amazing. Orcas galore, Humpbacks and a comfy boat ride. Crystal does a great job corralling us all onto the boat from the cruise ship terminal and was so helpful answering questions on the phone.

Absolutely recommend doing your whale watching tour with Catch of the Day!…read more They take smaller groups which allows you to get some really great photos and to chat with the knowledgeable crew about the area. We got to follow a humpback right away and also saw some bears on the shore which gave us bragging rights when we got back. Plus they pick you up in a LIMO! What a fun extra touch. I get sea sick very easily on smaller boats and I didn't have any problems on this ride. Thanks so much to the Catch of the Day team for such a memorable experience!

Captain Mike Halbert has been our captain and sports fishing guide in Gustavus and Glacier Bay for…read more10 years now. My Dad, Great-Uncle, sister and I have been fishing in Gustavus for halibut and salmon and we will only do so with Captain Mike each and every time. We would not have it any other way. He makes it all look so easy, and we have caught fish every single trip, without exception. You will get to see the most amazing wild-life, from bald eagles to Orcas, enjoy the fantastic scenery, and most importantly, catch a lot of fish, which is filleted, frozen and vacuum packed for you to take back on your flight home. It is everything you want to see in Alaska combined with sports fishing, with the nicest and funniest Captain at the helm who has made every trip an unforgettable one. You cannot go wrong.

Without a doubt one of the most adventurous things we did. The high speed one mile zipline. It's…read moreunbelievable. What a great time we had. From the top you can see everything on the one side. When you come in for the landing it's really cool as you drop in over everyone watching.

Icy Straits or Hoonah: one word, TECKK Outfitters. Ok, that was two words. We had originally…read morecontacted them for just a morning of bear searching. Edna (co-owner) handled the preliminaries. Very courteous and prompt with answers. Required no money down. Keith, her husband, did the touring. Picked us up outside the boat area, swung us by his house to pick up his pup (Trigger) and let out his geese...all the way giving a tour of Hoonah. Then he dropped off half the van occupants at the dock for their morning of whale watching as the three of us (4 counting Trigger) headed into the bush in search of bear. Seriously. The four of us (ok, five if we count Keith) heading over old forest service roads deep into the back country! We couldn't have asked for more personal, attentive service. Within minutes, I felt like family. Keith is as open and good natured as they come. We really felt like we were penetrating the real Alaska with a real Alaskan! After four hours of deep and persistent searching, we came back with no bear sightings...such is the reality when trying to find a wild animal out in the wild, but we had zero regrets. When we come again, and we will, there will be no need to call anyone else. In fact, we had such a great experience with Keith and his organization that even though we had just whale toured the prior day in Juneau, we opted to hop aboard his boat for the afternoon tour. Wow. WOW! The boat is new and totally equipped for rough seas and full fishing assemblage. And in true TECKK fashion, the experience was very personal...boat has room for pilot and lookout, and 5 guests. That's it! We spent the next four hours zipping across Point Adolphus with more whales, to include full breaches, than we could keep a count of! I'm not lying, whales were everywhere and we were right in the middle of them! Oh, and just to show the fickle nature of bears, Keith's afternoon tour ran across three large brown bears! Military discount.

This was a great tour. There were a variety of birds and other wildlife seen. We saw a lot of…read moreEagles. The guide was knowledgeable about the birds a other wildlife. I recommend this tour.

Booked this tour through my cruise line and I'm so glad I did. I had an amazing day with Amy. She…read moreis extremely knowledgeable about all the birds that are native to Alaska. We saw so many beautiful birds. Her passenger van was extremely clean and she had water & snacks for us. She even has a spotting scope to get a really great view of birds far away. Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who loves nature & birds.

Yes! I love Glacier Bay Lodge! No, I didn't have the opportunity to actually *stay* at Glacier Bay…read moreLodge but I did have the opportunity to dine at the lodge several times during my stay in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Before I go any further, Brian from Utah is the very best waiter and my Dad and I purposefully requested him to be our waiter every time we dined here. I can speak to the Alaskan Ambers, the chicken fingers, the seafood chowder, and the best plates - the smoked salmon platter and the steak dinner. Everything was really tasty and I have no complaints. The service was great and even if there was a wait, or you want to dine near the fireplace, you can get your food in a to go box. Win win. Other notables regarding the lodge - the Visitor Center is on the second floor in addition to several exhibits, a National Park Service bookstore, and a theater that shows scheduled films about the park. I always enjoyed stopped at the lodge on our way to/from the campground. While I'd love to stay at the lodge, it was great having the opportunity to use several of the amenities while staying for *free* in the developed/established NPS campground just a quarter mile down the road.

This is a 3.5 for me. Stayed one night on 7/31/2021. For a lodge in the middle of nowhere, it's…read morefine. This is also the Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center on the second floor, where you can get your National Park passport stamp. The hotel picks you up from Gustavus airport in an old school bus, and drops you off at the lodge. From the bus, hotel staff come on the bus to tell everyone the facts about the hotel and where to get your luggage. Afterwards they separate you by last name and you get your keys. Much faster than checking in individually at the front desk. You pick up your luggage and go to your room. It smells like the summer camp that I went to. They do have ramps and an elevator for people who are in a wheelchair. Our room (31) was fine. There's no TV and no internet reception in the rooms, so you better like who you're staying with, because the lodge closes at 9 PM. We had to go to the front desk because we didn't have any soap or shampoo, but they're really understaffed after the past year. Room comes with a bed, a table, two chairs and nightstands. There is no mini fridge or microwave so don't bother bringing stuff that would need those two appliances to be edible. There is one restaurant on site that requires reservations, and all diners must be hotel guests. It's a little old, and the walls are a bit thin, but the room was comfortable and I fell asleep immediately. When we got to the hotel, the National Park Visitor Center portion was closed for the day so we were worried about not getting our National Park passport stamp after coming all this way. We walked a trail around the lodge and ended up catching the tail end of a presentation of the park rangers in the traditional house just past the Snow the Whale skeleton. The presentation began about 7 PM. In the morning, we dropped off our luggage at the front desk and had it tagged with the airline that we were flying back with. This is because checkout is before we'd be back from the official 8 hour boat tour through Glacier Bay with the actual park ranger (and the National Park passport stamp and Junior Ranger program.) After dropping off the luggage, we walked from the lodge down a trail to Bartlett Cove dock to visit Glacier Bay National Park. After the boat tour, it was a mad dash to get to the bus on time, as it leaves for Gustavus at 3:45 PM. All of our luggage was waiting for us on the bus. I would strongly discourage bringing anyone under 21 here. There were so many teens and tweens on ipads in the communal sitting area in the lodge. You could tell they were bored and not interested in the beautiful nature, so save your money and let them come when they're adults who can appreciate the scenery.

Great emmission-free taxi service in Gustavus. Friendly, reliable, and easy to communicate with…read more Their whole fleet is Nissan Leaf electric cars - including red, white, and blue - that run off local hydropower. I love it! We made a reservation to get picked up at Glacier Bay National Park and do a bag pick up on our way to the airport. Everything was smooth and we even got to see a black bear on the drive since the cars are nice and quiet. I will definitely use this service again next time I visit Gustavus. Wonderful local business.

Nick gave us a ride to the lodge. On time, courteous, and knows a great deal about Gustavus. It's a…read morelittle pricey ($10 a head) but I think that's the going rate in the town.