The Avid Cruiser - Fall 2007 - (Page 23)

The Bay of Fundy Is One Of The Marine Wonders Of The World the Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world. Twice daily, 100 billion tons of seawater make its way into the rocky Bay. Squeezing through the unique funnel shape of the Bay, the tides rise to incredible heights. The difference between high and low tide is as high as 48 feet — roughly the same height as a four-story building. The shape and dimensions of the Bay of Fundy are responsible for this exclusive bay phenomenon. The water actually piles up in the bay as the shore grows narrower. The Bay of Fundy “funnel” squeezes the water, forcing it higher and higher, as the gravitational energy of the sun and the moon pull the ocean water. In New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy, you can walk on the ocean floor, explore magnificent coastline, wander into caves carved by the tides, witness the phenomenon created by the tides at the Reversing Falls and much more. Two high and low tides are visible each 24-hour period. Time between a high tide and a low tide is, on average, six hours and 13 minutes. You can expect to see at least one high and one low tide during daylight hours. High and low tide times move ahead approximately one hour daily, and tide times vary slightly for different locations around the Bay. Saint John, the Fundy City, is your port of call when your ship anchors in the Bay of Fundy. Steeped in 400 years of rich history, Saint John offers the old-world charm of a historic seaport and a base for exciting Bay of Fundy eco-adventures that offer a wide variety of unique and unforgettable experiences to explore this marine wonder of the world. Cruise Planning Resources Cruise Saint John cruisesaintjohn.com Saint John, New Brunswick tourismsaintjohn.com Tourism New Brunswick www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca FALL 2007 Avid Cruiser 23 http://cruisesaintjohn.com http://tourismsaintjohn.com http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca

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The Avid Cruiser - Fall 2007 Contents The Poop Deck Cruising, Back to Back At The Piazza SeaDream Yacht Club Regent’s Seven Seas Voyager The ‘New’ Crystal Symphony Bay of FUNdy Long Weekend Getaway Silversea Cruises: Silver Whisper Cruising Southeast Asia ‘Awesome’ Alaska Sacred Moments In South Georgia Two Years With A Princess Of Days Gone By

The Avid Cruiser - Fall 2007

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