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ICE AGE
GLACIERS
Alaska’s ice-age glacial
formations, thought of as static and motionless, are very much alive, active
and powerful. Winding down from mountains and fjords, these massive rivers
of ice are often on the move, some dropping their bounty into the sea. The
process is known as "calving," and some tidewater glaciers shed enormous
chunks of ice several times an hour.
In most cases, the cascading wall of ice you see is several hundred years
old. While these newly formed icebergs rapidly melt in the relatively warm
water, some are large enough to support seals and other wildlife looking for
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From the upper reaches of College Fjord and the splendor of Glacier
Bay to the sites at Tracy Arm Fjord, leave it to Princess Cruises to
offer you a front-row seat to one of the most magnificent views on
Earth.
Of course, the only thing better than seeing glaciers is actually
touching them. That's why we offer optional combination
helicopter/hiking tours that put you square on the surface of these
massive ice beds. You can also take a “flightseeing” (sightseeing by
air) tour over glaciers, kayak around them, and even ride a dogsled
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VOYAGE OF THE GLACIERS
Some of the best glacier viewing can be found in Glacier Bay and College
Fjord – two of the most popular destinations on our exclusive Voyage of the
Glaciers Alaska cruise.
~Glacier Bay
Spanning 3.3 million acres, Glacier Bay National Park is a stunning network
of inlets that channel the frozen tide toward the sea. Don't be surprised to
find company along the way – humpback whales enjoy the ample supply of
herring and shrimp in Glacier Bay.
~College Fjord
Up the coast in the northwest pocket of Prince William Sound you'll discover
magnificent College Fjord, home to 16 tidewater glaciers. Named for the Ivy
League schools that were represented by a group of scientists who explored
the area in 1899, College Fjord beckons like a shimmering diamond.
INSIDE PASSAGE
Alaska's coastline is filled with wonder, and our Inside Passage cruises
offer the chance to journey through one of the state's most magical
attractions – Tracy Arm Fjord.
~Tracy Arm
Located 50 miles southeast of Juneau, the awe-inspiring Tracy Arm is sure to
enhance your glacier-viewing adventure. With our Inside Passage cruise,
you'll sail past snowcapped mountains, dazzling waterfalls and steep granite
canyon walls that disappear into deep and narrow fjords.
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