Senior Sailor Says…
On board Holland America’s Koningsdam, cruising in Alaska, I prepared for our visit to Glacier National Park.
Dressed warmly, I headed for the Crow’s Nest, Deck 12, where park rangers had set up their temporary headquarters. Informative posters, photos, and three-dimensional displays helped illustrate what we were passing.
Cruise line personnel served delicious pea soup as a park ranger narrated what we were passing as the ship slowly glided past the park’s grandeur, glaciers, fjords, inlets, rivers, and streams.
I used my camera for close-up views. As we passed the mile-wide Margerie Glacier, many passengers used binoculars for a better look.
The rangers and local Huna Tlingit guides provide expert insight into this diverse ecosystem and millennia-old culture. The area is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As the ship turned to leave the park, passengers were invited to attend special in-depth talks. Younger passengers were offered engaging, age-appropriate activities and an exclusive Junior Ranger program for kids ages 3-16, available only in Glacier Bay.
I am impressed with how Holland America introduced its passengers to this glorious part of Alaska.
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