wlfarm Posted May 20, 2008 #1 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I read in previous posts that ships were able to get all the way to glacier last week. Does this mean that it will be clear for 2nd week of June? Or do ice conditions change within the season? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascole Posted May 20, 2008 #2 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Don't know about Tracy Arm, but sure hope so!!! ... We'll be on this cruise with you!!! ... come say hello on our roll call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted May 20, 2008 #3 Share Posted May 20, 2008 It changes every day, not only are you dependent on weather/water conditions, it also is very dependent on the cpt. Some just don't make it in where others do. You'll have to wait and find out what your particular day will bring. Many times it the "time" factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLL92 Posted May 21, 2008 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I'd also like to know the current water/ice condition in Tracy Arm Fjord. I'm thinking to take a day excursion from Juneau in the second week of June, and eager to know the likelihood for a small boat like the one operated by Goldbelt going beyond the "Y" near the end of fjord to meet Sawyer Glaciers. Is there any latest info? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted May 21, 2008 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I'd also like to know the current water/ice condition in Tracy Arm Fjord. I'm thinking to take a day excursion from Juneau in the second week of June, and eager to know the likelihood for a small boat like the one operated by Goldbelt going beyond the "Y" near the end of fjord to meet Sawyer Glaciers. Is there any latest info? Thanks. We were on the May 14th Adventure Bound small boat sailing to Tracy Arm. South Sawyer was not accessible due to snow build-up/glacier ice pack in front of the glacier. However, we did make it very, very close to Sawyer Glacier. It was amazing. The weather was rainy, windy and cold. Rough ride, several passengers were seasick. I hope you have better conditions the 2nd week of June. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetravel123 Posted May 21, 2008 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2008 We were on the May 10th sailing and made it very close to Sawyer Glacier. But we had a really great weather that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveThisCruisingThing Posted May 21, 2008 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Changes all the time. InAug 06, we got 1/2 way in due to all the icebergs. In July 07, we got within a couple of miles and still had great views of the glacier. There were hardly any icebergs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascole Posted May 21, 2008 #8 Share Posted May 21, 2008 There are some great photo's of Sawyer Glacier & how close the golden was able to get in this CC member's photos... these were taken last week. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=779016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLL92 Posted May 21, 2008 #9 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Thanks all for sharing the latest info. I like the Tracy Arm photos taken from Golden Pricess. Is the glacier seen in those pictures the South Sawyer? I see no way to get closer to it because of ice. As to the potential to have a rough ride due to weather, may I safely assume that it only happens during the cruise between Juneau and the entrance of Tracy Arm, and no more rough ride inside the fjord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knorrisb07 Posted May 22, 2008 #10 Share Posted May 22, 2008 from what I heard, it is alway unpredictable how far you can sail into Tracy's arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted May 22, 2008 #11 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Really hope we can get close next week!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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