An insider's guide to Alaska glacier cruises for 2012.
Special Report, 2012 Alaska Glacier Cruises that are sure to please everyone on their 2012 Alaska cruises.
Cruise
ships both large and small pass by not only the magical inlets and fjords that
keep the secrets to Alaska's hidden treasures locked safely away but by looking
up one sees another of the wonders of this mystical land in the age old glaciers
full of crystal blue ice and brilliant white snow.
Not only can you view these glaciers from afar but during your port stays the opportunities are available to experience these glaciers from atop their masses. Planes and helicopters are taking Alaska cruise passengers to the tops of these glaciers where the experience exciting activities from walking on the compacted snow to riding in a dog sled on one of the mushing tours that take place in the summers warm sun.
For 2012 there will be only a few changes in the glacier cruises being offered to you during your visit to Alaska. Starting off, Holland America will again be leading with the most visits to Glacier Bay in 2012.
Alaska Glacier Cruise Excursions for 2012.
Once
in port, glacier cruise excursions will once again be offered from Juneau,
Skagway, Sitka, Seward and Whittier Alaska. These small boat cruises range
in length from half day to week long adventures.
Alaska Tide Water Glaciers
If you've ever wanted to see a tide-water glacier up-close the time is now. These glaciers are disappearing at a record pace and soon will be all but forgotten in the history of Alaskan cruises.
Mendenhall Glacier located just north of Alaska's capital city, Juneau, is accessed via the road system accessable from the port. Mendenhall Glacier is one of the most visible of glaciers in Southeast Alaska.
Who offers the best Alaska glacier cruises?
For our purposes, Holland America is the #1 choice in glacier cruises with their outstanding ships and itineraries including Glacier Bay and College Fjord. Certain ships from Holland America do offer the perfect platform for viewing the glaciers from an unobstructed platform. The smaller ships like the Statendam Class and Rotterdam Class can get into smaller channels and fjords making viewing the glaciers of Alaska even more spectacular.
Alaska Cruises from Seattle in 2012
