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Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
Approximately six miles across, Hubbard Glacier at the northern end of Yakutat Bay is estimated to be Alaska’s longest ice face. Its most distinctive feature is its fast-moving nature. Only about a dozen years ago it moved to block the mouth of Russell Fjord, effectively turning it into a lake and trapping hundreds of marine creatures inside its bounds. Several months later, the glacier receded.
Diversions
Dress warmly and find a place at the ship’s rail early to view the day’s spectacular show. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars. Your ship will creep slowly through iceberg-strewn waters toward the glacier before stopping—often for several hours. Prepare to be stunned when you first glimpse the color—glacial ice is an incredible and indescribable blue.
Most ships will lower a lifeboat to snare a small iceberg. Brought on board, it’s often used as a centerpiece for the evening’s late-night buffet, either left natural, carved into a sculpture, or used to chill passengers’ cocktails.
Cool Cruising-- Spring! It's in the air and cruisers' fancies turn north. North to Alaska, with thoughts of majestic scenery, frontiers to explore, and what to pack.
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