One of the most beautiful features the 49th state has to offer are their naturally formed behemoth sculptures, their glaciers. The best way to get up close and personal with the icy behemoths in Alaska is to go on an Alaskan Glacier cruise. The Alaska glacier cruises offer you the chance to witness these beautiful natural iced sculptures just inches away from your touch. Aboard an Alaska glacier cruise you will have the chance to really feel the rumble of calving tidewater glaciers and hear the thrilling and beautiful unearthly song of whales.
There are different Alaska glacier cruises available. One of the most popular Alaska glacier cruises is the Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise which sails you through the calm protected waters of Prince William Sound. The Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise has a smaller boat, The Klondike, in which their tourists can take a day to hop on and take a tour through Prince William Sound. You will be able to cruise to the face of Harvard Glacier at the end of College Fjord, and then to Barry Arm and Harriman Fjord. This Alaskan glacier cruise will provide you with the gift of being able to contemplate the magnificent tidewater glaciers plus an amazing array of wildlife. There is no other cruise which will take you so close to these icy giants. The Klondike comes as close as 400 to 500 feet, giving you the opportunity to hear the glaciers move as well as admire the brilliant blues in the ice. Since the glaciers are so large, some of them go 18 miles back and a mile across giving you the illusion that you're even closer to them. The Klondike's crew member will actually hang over the side and bring up pieces of glacier ice for you to touch. The Alaskan glacier cruises provide you with unforgettable moments.
During your Alaska glacier cruise you may enjoy a narration on the history of the Alaska Natives who ventured into the sound in past centuries. You may also enjoy listen as the crew explains how the fjords have been transformed over the past 15,000 years. You will have the opportunity to indulge in a new learning experience, and learn about the various types of glaciers along the route and the history of the Harriman Expedition of 100 years ago that named many of the glaciers. So book a few days off on your calendar so you may indulge in viewing these icy giants on an Alaskan glacier cruise.