Alaska Cruise Advisor

Many will tell you that Glacier Bay is the must-see destination along the Inside Passage of southern Alaska, and it is, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular spots you will ever visit, with majestic peaks towering up to a mind-blowing 15,000 feet above sea level within just a few miles of the coastline.

But one spot you don’t hear much about is Misty Fjords National Monument, and this might just be the true gem of the entire Inside Passage.  Designated a National Monument by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, Misty Fjords is known as the “Yosemite of the North”.  Along the sides of the fjords are massive granite cliffs covered within lush vegetation.  Literally hundreds of waterfalls plunge down the cliffs and into the pristine waters of the bay below.  The beauty of the place defies description - the fjords have a mystical and almost otherworldly quality to them.

Large cruise ship travel into Misty Fjords is restricted, and therefore the best way to experience the place is via float plane excursions and small boat trips.  For a truly magical and even transformative experience, consider taking part in a guided cayaking trip through the fjords.  This is by far the best way to enjoy the solitude and quiet magnificence of  one of the most spectacular places in all of Alaska.