What to do and see in Gustavus, Alaska (AK): The Best Things to do Good for Couples

November 3, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Sitting on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by Glacier Bay National Park, the only way to arrive in Gustavus, a small town with fewer than 500 permanent residents, is by boat or plane. Once there, you can stock up on supplies, plan a tour into the park, charter a whale watching boat or just appreciate the solitude and beauty of such an isolated place. Wander the quiet beaches, gathering wild strawberries for a picnic, or sit on the dock, watching the sun set over distant mountain peaks.
Restaurants in Gustavus

1. Cross Sound Express Whale Watching

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Cross Sound Express Whale Watching

To begin with...I do not delete, hide or edit ANY reviews on this page. That being said...our vessel is 50’ long with seating for 28 passengers and an open back deck with a rain awning for viewing and photography of the whales and wildlife. We depart from the Gustavus City dock which is approximately 9 miles from Glacier Bay Lodge and Glacier Bay. From there we generally take the 7.2 mile crossing in Icy Strait to an area by Chichigof Island known as Point Adolphus. The crossing takes about 35 minutes and quite often we will check out Sea Otters on the way over. Once we get to PA (Point Adolphus) we position ourselves near the whales and shut off the engines so we can drift with them and we place our Hydrophone in the water to hear their sounds over our speaker system. Although we always see whales (up close) we usually also see many Stellar Sea Lions, Bald Eagles and sometimes the occasional Alaska Brown Bear strolling the shores of Chichigof Island. During the course of the tour we offer information about the area, the whales, and the other wildlife we encounter. On the average we see Orca (Killer Whales) about a dozen times a season.

2. Glacier Bay Sea Kayaks

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Glacier Bay Sea Kayaks

Glacier Bay Sea Kayaks is an NPS concession in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska. We offer both full and half day guided kayak tours or independent kayak rentals in Bartlett Cove, a very protected rain forest environment with opportunities to view a variety of land mammals, marine and bird life. Expedition rentals are also available for experienced kayakers and campers.

3. Glacier Bay Photo Tours

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Glacier Bay Photo Tours

I provide half and full day tours of Glacier Bay and Gustavus. I build each tour around whatever the visitors wishes. We can go on a bird walk, tour the temperate rain forest, or walk the beach. If you are interested in photography, I'm happy to offer up a photo lesson. Or, if you prefer, I can photograph your group with Glacier Bay as the backdrop. For the ultimate adventure, we can charter our own boat to go up Glacier Bay in search of bears, ice, whales and wilderness!

4. NatVenture Tours

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NatVenture Tours

In the summer months, we offer fishing and kayaking trips in Gustavus, Alaska. We also provide E-bike, kayak, packraft, and fishing gear rental. We are best known for our fly fishing lessons, which are included on all of our fishing excursions. A trip with us is perfect for those who want to have a personalized tour that is off the beaten path. The rest of the year, we offer unique nature adventure tours as well as housing with local families in Costa Rica and Colombia. Tours include a range of activities such as paragliding, spearfishing, and wildlife-viewing river trips.

5. Sea Wolf Adventures

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Sea Wolf Adventures

Imagine yourself on a classic small ship cruising through pristine waters surrounded by soaring glacier carved peaks. The Sea Wolf is a comfortable 12-passenger ship, expertly run by an enthusiastic knowledgeable, and professional crew. We offer active small ship adventures suitable for people of all abilities on our accessible ship. Our routes span the breadth of the Inside Passage along the shores of Alaska, British Columbia and Washington. Our main season (May-August) is exploring the vast wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park. On board the Sea Wolf you will always find an option to suit your mood - kayaking on eye level with nature or hiking along game trails and beaches, naturalist discussions or just enjoying the view from our heated aft deck. Come explore with us, we are Alaskans and love to share our majestic wilderness with you and 11 other like-minded adventurers. We promise you an unforgettable adventure!

6. Nagoon Berry Trail

Glen's Ditch Rd, Gustavus, AK 99826
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Nagoon Berry Trail

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