The stunningly beautiful and pristine Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska is one of a handful of our national parks that is only accessible by boat or small plane. Several major cruise lines depart from Juneau for this adventure during the late spring/summer season. However, for an unforgettable experience that will provide a truly unique and personal encounter with the beauty of this national park, consider a small, boutique adventure cruise, such as Un-Cruise Adventures.

The relatively small size of the ship allows entry into fjords and inlets not accessible by larger cruise ships. An added bonus is the ability to enjoy off-ship excursions daily, which include kayaking, skiff boat tours, and bushwhacking experiences: not to speak of gourmet dining and spectacular scenery right outside your cabin door.

Please view my photo gallery of this unforgettable adventure currently running on the homepage of USA TODAY's 10Best.com. For more photos of this cruise, please log on to my Alaska Photography link at www.joannedibonaphotography.com