A narrow, ice‑filled fjord where towering granite walls, drifting bergs, and the blue face of Dawes Glacier create one of Alaska’s most dramatic scenic‑cruising experiences.
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Overview
Endicott Arm is a long, winding fjord carved deep into the Coast Mountains, framed by steep granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and floating ice that increases as you approach the head of the fjord. At its end sits Dawes Glacier—a massive, blue‑toned tidewater glacier that calves into a wide basin filled with bergy bits and sculpted ice. The atmosphere is quiet, cold, and immersive, with the ship moving slowly through still water broken only by the sound of ice shifting.
What makes Endicott Arm compelling is the combination of scale and intimacy. You glide between sheer walls rising thousands of feet, pass icebergs glowing turquoise in the morning light, and watch the glacier’s face crack, shift, and occasionally calve. The fjord offers powerful scenery without requiring any physical effort. It’s a destination where ice, granite, and deep Alaska stillness come together naturally.
A towering wall of blue ice with deep crevasses and frequent cracking sounds.
Tip: Morning light reveals the strongest blue tones.
Drifting bergs, waterfalls, and steep granite walls create nonstop scenery.
Tip: Stay on deck during the approach—the ice density increases beautifully.
Dozens of narrow falls spill down the fjord walls, especially in early summer.
Tip: Mid‑day offers the best visibility for water movement.
Look for harbor seals resting on ice, mountain goats on cliffs, and eagles overhead.
Tip: Early morning is the most active wildlife window.
Small inlets along the fjord reveal mirror‑like reflections on calm days.
Tip: Visit the outer decks when the ship slows—these coves appear suddenly.
From deep sapphire to pale turquoise, the glacier’s ice shifts color depending on cloud cover.
Tip: Overcast skies often produce the richest blues.
Aboard
MSC Poesia
From
Seattle, Washington
1 Sailing
Sep 21, 2026
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