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View of Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
Photo: Richard Martin · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
View Alaska on the mapA sightseeing fjord where glaciers descend toward the sea, offering dramatic scenery Scenic cruising spot

Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier

Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier · USA · 57.87, -132.86

A 30-mile fjord in the wilderness of southeast Alaska near Juneau. Steep cliffs and calm blue waters lead to Dawes Glacier, where calving ice creates a highlight of scenic cruise excursions.

Port highlights

A cool subarctic climate. Even during the summer cruise season, it is chilly, so warm clothing is necessary.
Climate
English (onboard guidance only; no shore landing)
Language
US dollar (USD). Onboard purchases only.
Currency
June to August (peak of the Alaska cruise season)
Best time to visit
Local food

(Not a landing port, so meals are served onboard; Alaska specialties are salmon and king crab)

Sights
Dawes Glacier calving (ice breaking off into the water)Blue icebergs floating in the fjordWildlife such as harbor sealsWaterfalls and sheer cliffs on both banks

English text in preparation.

Monthly average high / low temperatures
-1°
-6°Jan
1°
-5°Feb
3°
-4°Mar
9°
0°Apr
14°
3°May
17°
8°Jun
17°
10°Jul
17°
10°Aug
13°
7°Sep
8°
3°Oct
2°
-2°Nov
-1°
-5°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SNETTISHAM PWR PLT · about 60 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices

There is no price guide because this is a scenic-cruising or pass-through point with no landing (spending is mainly onboard).

Getting there from Japan

JNU
Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

About 114 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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