Tracy Arm is renowned for its twin glaciers, North Sawyer Glacier and South Sawyer Glacier lie at the end of the Tracy Arm Fjord. Tracy Arm is a fjord and it spreads over 30 miles alongside the Tongass National Forest, near Juneau. It is almost 45 miles south of Juneau and 70 miles north of Petersburg, Alaska. Sailing through this deep and narrow passage gives you the stunning scenery of Alaska. You will be amazed by the breathtaking views of more than a mile tall mountain peaks carved by active glaciers, floating deep blue icebergs, plunging waterfalls, evergreen cliffs, and wildlife.
These photos are from our 7 nights cruise to Alaska during the last week of August, 2013.
Scenic cruising in Tracy Arm Fjord. 
A cascading waterfall streaming down lush forested cliffs directly into the icy waters of Tracy Arm Fjord. 
Approaching Sawyer Glacier as it comes into view between steep granite walls in Tracy Arm Fjord. 
A dramatic view of Sawyer Glacier spilling into the icy waters of Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska. 
Close-up view of the towering blue ice face of Sawyer Glacier. 
Wide view of blue tidewater Sawyer Glacier 
The serene waters of Tracy Arm Fjord. 
A cascading stream plunges down dramatic cliffs into the glacier-fed turquoise waters of Tracy Arm Fjord 
A narrow waterfall cascades down steep cliffs into the calm fjord. 
Passengers gathering on the ship deck to take in the dramatic alpine scenery of Tracy Arm Fjord. 
The sweeping view of a glacier-carved valley and majestic snow-capped peaks in Tracy Arm Fjord. 
The majestic blue ice face of Sawyer Glacier 
Massive blue glacial ice wall rising above ice-filled fjord waters in Tracy Arm, Alaska. 
Glacial snowmelt cascading waterfalls 
A high hanging glacier nestled between steep mountain ridges in Tracy Arm Fjord. 
Looking down from the bow of a cruise ship navigating through ice-speckled waters in Tracy Arm Fjord. 
Quick Facts and Tips
- Best time to visit: June to September.
- Port of Call or Fly Into: Juneau (Alaska).
- Clothing
- It is cool, so plan to dress in layers. Comfortable pants, T-shirts, warm jackets over t-shirts, scarfs, coats, caps, gloves, comfortable walking/hiking shoes/Snow boots.
- What to Expect
- Active Glaciers, Snow-capped Mountains, Fjords, Floating Deep Blue Icebergs, Plunging Waterfalls, Gorges, Evergreen Cliffs, Glimpse of Wildlife.
- Take a boat tour from Juneau, in case the cruise ship does not sail through the glaciers.
- You need a one full day to visit the Tracy Arm Fjord.
- Other Attractions
- Visit and enjoy the massive view of Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall lake and Nuggets Falls.
- Glacier Bay National Park: Offers stunning scenery with enormous glaciers, pleasant rainforests, hidden fjords, and a rugged coastline.
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