We begin our first morning cruising through Endicott Arm, part of the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness. Designated as a wilderness area, there is no human influence around us; we are completely present and embrace the wildness of Southeast Alaska. The fjord ends, and we view the face of Dawes Glacier from Zodiacs. The afternoon continues with whale watching of both humpback and transient killer whales from the bow! What a wonderful beginning to an unforgettable week aboard National Geographic Sea Bird.
7/21/2024
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Tracy Arm and Williams Cove
Today, National Geographic Sea Bird visited the South Sawyer Glacier. The fjord leading up to the glacier is lined with high and rugged snowcapped mountain peaks, gorgeous waterfalls, and stunning wildlife. In 1879, naturalist John Muir visited the Tracy Arm Fjord. He described the area as, “shut in by sublime Yosemite cliffs, nobly sculptured, and adorned with waterfalls and fringes of trees, bushes and patches of flowers.” This quote captures the same essence and beauty of the Tracy Arm Fjord that we experienced today. But John Muir was never visited by pirates delivering hot chocolate via Zodiac! Dressed in pirate regalia, National Geographic Sea Bird’s fantastic hospitality team delivered hot chocolate topped with whipped cream to guests on Zodiacs as they toured the glacier. After this, we dropped anchor in Williams Cove at the west end of the fjord for a fabulous bushwhack along brown bear trails. Ah, the spirit of exploration!