Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise

June 7, 2011 

Major Marine Tours from Whittier, Alaska

A tunnel through the mountain!  We had to wait our turn to drive through and arrive in Whittier on the other side!

Coming out of the tunnel, you can see the railroad track that the cars drive over as well!

Emerald Sea, the boat we took for our cruise.




Below are the workampers from Diamond M Ranch Resort!  Another wonderful experience!

We have entered Blackstone Bay!  One of the first glaciers we saw was Tebenkof  Glacier.
This is a hanging glacier because it does not come down to meet the water.

SEA OTTERS, such special creatures in this part of the country!

This is Beloit Glacier and is called a Tidewater Glacier because it goes into the water!

Mother Nature's glorious ice sculptures!!

These icebergs are 15% above the water and 85% under water!  You can partially see this amazing fact!      

We spotted lots of Harbor Seals on the ice near the glaciers.

We listened to the Blackstone Glacier  crack and groan!  Then sections of ice would calve off and splash into the bay!
Waited and watched, with the camera ready!

More animal life, sea kayakers and a stellar sea lion!

The tunnel allows vehicles to go through one direction on the hour and the other direction on the half hour.  

Sometimes there is a delay because trains get to go first!!

The end of the day completes another fantastic adventure!!