This day of sailing unveils the unimaginable wonders of the river as our small ship weaves through the slender waterways of Tracy Arm Fjord. Along the 25-mile stretch, the fjord remains intimately narrow, scarcely a mile across, with sheer vertical cliffs soaring over 3,000 feet into the sky. These cliffs frame a dramatic vista, where valleys cut through to reveal majestic, snow-draped peaks that go on and on, disappearing into the blue sky. The mountainsides are a patchwork of ancient forests and gleaming glaciers. Countless waterfalls spill down these cliffs in spectacular cascades, merging with the fjord's crystalline waters below. The journey reaches a crescendo as the ship approaches the awe-inspiring twin Sawyer Glaciers. These icy giants, architects of this remarkable fjord, present a frozen frenzy where seals and their young find sanctuary on drifting ice floes. Amidst all this, the crew readies a delightful hot-chocolate bar, complete with an assortment of toppings and liqueurs, adding warmth to the chilly cruising day. This pristine wilderness, largely unaltered since naturalist John Muir's visit in 1879, echoes his words, presenting a landscape "shut in by sublime cliffs, nobly sculptured, and adorned with waterfalls and fringes of trees, bushes, and patches of flowers". Such is the enchanting beauty of Tracy Arm Fjord-a place where nature's artistry is displayed in its most raw and captivating form. ...
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