Alaska & The Yukon 2009 - (Page 24) Glacier Bay National Park G LO R IOUS GLAC IERS, MYSTICAL FJORDS When an iceberg is born, the sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of feet into the air and waves lap gently against your ship. You relish every moment, marveling as the sights and sounds of calving glaciers thrill you again and again. That’s the lure of enchanting Glacier Bay, where the most astounding natural forces take center stage. Glacier Bay has been an irresistible cruise attraction ever since the 1890s. That’s when renowned naturalist John Muir first encountered the crown jewel of the Inside Passage and entranced the world with his glowing reports. Here the glories of monumental glaciers are close at hand. Magnificent in repose, they thrill the spectator with thundering cataclysms as towering pinnacles of electric-blue ice tumble into the sea. Part of the beauty of this wondrous place is that only a limited number of visitors get to see it. There are no roads to Glacier Bay, and entry into this pristine Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site is carefully regulated. As the Alaska cruise leader, we are proud to receive the largest number of yearly permits and to be able to share a full day of scenic cruising on more departures than any other cruise line. Yet every time in Glacier Bay is like the first. Come discover primeval nature, perfect and untamed. Holland America Line spotlights glaciers and wildlife mOR E c RuIsEs TO GLAc IER b Ay Holland America Line is the only cruise line to offer Glacier Bay National Park on all three major cruise itineraries — roundtrip from Vancouver or Seattle, or cruising between Vancouver and Seward. TR Av EL w ITH A LAs k A Ex pERT s U. S. park rangers will come aboard to share insights into park history, point out wildlife and answer questions throughout your unforgettable day of scenic cruising. And a Huna Totem native speaker will join the ship to impart the legend and lore of this sacred place. wILd LIFE A nd H A bITAT Glacier Bay National Park Ins IdE TI p Search for humpback whales returning from their wintering grounds near Hawaii, killer whales feeding in the park’s near-shore waters, Steller sea lions resting on rocky islands, and harbor seals nurturing their pups. Glacier Bay is the setting for an unforgettable wildlife search. Be sure to pack your binoculars and your favorite camera and keep your eyes peeled for eagles, seals and whales. LE FT TO RIGH T Humpback whales enjoy a summer feast in their feeding grounds in Glacier Bay. Glaciers steal nature’s thunder. Op p O sIT E Glaciers tower above your ship. If you spot kayakers, imagine their perspective! Retreating glaciers have revealed a wonderland for scenic cruising. 24 e-brochures available online http://experience.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/alaskacruise/assets/video/glacierbay.swf
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