点评:My family of four (mom + three young adults) did the Glacier Bay day boat tour from Bartlett Cove in mid-June, and we had an incredible experience.
First, I will say that I think that people who travel to more remote/ less visited National Parks are, by nature, more adventurous and open to new experiences. That may be a reason that the folks we happened to pile onto this boat with that day were a mostly friendly, pleasant, intelligent bunch, (crew and NPS Ranger included) and that certainly added to the goodness of the day. But even if we’d had a boat full of grumps it couldn’t have spoiled the journey.
Awe-inspiring glaciers, humpback whales, a total of five (5!) bears, and just the most beautiful scenery surrounded us through the journey. The NPS Ranger on board provided commentary on wildlife sightings and geological/ glaciological landmarks. The crew were all friendly and capable. Complementary coffee, tea, cocoa, and donuts were available in the galley throughout the day, soup was served mid-morning, and turkey sandwich lunches were served around noon (vegetarian options available if you call ahead).
The voyage lasted from 7am- 3pm, and we all arrived back at Bartlett Cove safe and sound and with huge smiles on our faces.
This tour is worth the price of admission—and, unless you are a backcountry sea kayaker/ camper, it’s the only way to see some of the most spectacular regions of the park.
翻译:六月中旬,我们一家四口(妈妈和三个年轻人)从巴特利特湾出发,参加了冰川湾一日游,体验非常棒。
首先,我认为去偏远/人迹罕至的国家公园旅行的人天生就更具冒险精神,也更乐于接受新体验。或许正因如此,那天我们碰巧遇到的同伴(包括船员和国家公园管理局的护林员)大多友善、愉快、睿智,这无疑为这一天增添了不少乐趣。即使我们船上的人脾气暴躁,也不会破坏这次旅程。
令人惊叹的冰川、座头鲸、五只熊(总共五只!),以及沿途无比美丽的风景环绕着我们。船上的国家公园管理局护林员为我们讲解了野生动物的目击情况以及地质/冰川地标。船员们都很友好,也很能干。厨房全天供应免费咖啡、茶、可可和甜甜圈,上午供应汤,中午供应火鸡三明治午餐(提前致电可提供素食选择)。
航行从早上7点持续到下午3点,我们都平安无事地回到了巴特利特湾,脸上洋溢着灿烂的笑容。
这次旅行绝对物超所值——而且,除非您是偏远地区海上皮划艇/露营爱好者,否则这是游览公园一些最壮观地区的唯一方式。