Truth be told, most visitors to the park see it from the deck of a cruise ship.
There is also a fair number of private boaters. But the typical GORP reader is going to want a closer experience of the park. Kayaking the shoreline of Glacier Bay National Park is often the easiest way to get around. There are no backcountry trails, but beaches, recently deglaciated areas, and alpine meadows offer excellent hiking. In a kayak, you can pick your own camping spot and terrain to explore.