Caribensun Posted May 15, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Hello Everyone, Naturalist Michael Modzelewski is on Golden Princess going to Glacier Bay. Was fortunate to be aboard last year when he was on the Star going through Tracy Arm. Seadeck2 Edited May 15, 2014 by seadeck2 Adding text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted May 15, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hello Everyone, Naturalist Michael Modzelewski is on Golden Princess going to Glacier Bay. Was fortunate to be aboard last year when he was on the Star going through Tracy Arm. Seadeck2 He is very good at what he does. Were were lucky to have him as the naturalist a few years ago on the Golden Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Paula_MacFan Posted May 15, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks for the info. We board the Golden next Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_and_hawk Posted May 15, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I always enjoyed listening to his lectures our two trips on the Golden. His commentary while going through Glacier Bay was a plus too. He actually has a few videos on You tube that are good too. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvC1-oK0yimxZqJXGyo5CkA David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billco Posted May 15, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I thought he we very passionate and energetic. My favorite naturalist. I actually bought his book - Inside Passage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted May 15, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 15, 2014 We've had him as our naturalist 4 years in a row, so I'm actually looking forward to someone different this year. He's very knowledgeable, but his lectures never change much. Anyone know who will be on the Grand this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatcruiseisnext Posted May 15, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Yay..love him! we will be on the Golden again in July! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alamojo Posted May 15, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I love his videos on youtube about Tracy Arm Fjord -- check 'em out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2belgiantervs Posted May 15, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks for the info. We board the Golden next Saturday! Hi, Paula MacFan, we'll be on the Golden next Saturday too!!! Marianne & Tony Reading PA :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska0799 Posted May 15, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hello Everyone, Naturalist Michael Modzelewski is on Golden Princess going to Glacier Bay. Was fortunate to be aboard last year when he was on the Star going through Tracy Arm. Seadeck2 We've never had the pleasure of having Michael as our naturalist but everyone on this thread seems to enjoy him! Now we have one MORE reason to be excited about our July cruise on the Golden. Do they allow him to make announcements when whales, etc., are spotted along the route? On a Celebrity Alaska cruise one year, the captain announced they wouldn't be "bothering" everyone with announcements about wildlife. Could not believe my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangefan Posted May 15, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi, Paula MacFan, we'll be on the Golden next Saturday too!!!Marianne & Tony Reading PA :):):) Hi Everybody ! I will be on the Golden next Saturday also. More action here then on our roll call. Glad to hear we have a great naturalist. They do make a difference. In December while on the Coral, our guest lecturer was marvelous. I keep check daily the weather in Juneau,Skagway and Ketchikan. Just in case I need to add or delete certain clothes from my suitcase. Sali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted May 16, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I thought he we very passionate and energetic. My favorite naturalist. I actually bought his book - Inside Passage. We bought his book also when on the Star doing the inside passage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlened236 Posted May 16, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Really looking forward to our cruise on the Golden August 2, does anyone know if Michael Modzelewski will be the naturalist on that cruise. From all the positive comments I sure hope so. Thanks Arlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperdo Posted May 16, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 16, 2014 We've never had the pleasure of having Michael as our naturalist but everyone on this thread seems to enjoy him! Now we have one MORE reason to be excited about our July cruise on the Golden. Do they allow him to make announcements when whales, etc., are spotted along the route? On a Celebrity Alaska cruise one year, the captain announced they wouldn't be "bothering" everyone with announcements about wildlife. Could not believe my ears.Most Princess Naturalists usually have one or two times during the cruise when they are on the bridge and give a wildlife commentary that can be heard on the outside decks. It's usually in areas that are known for whales. I remember Micheal did it twice. Once in Icy Strait after leaving Glacier Bay, and I believe the other one was south of Juneau. He mentioned when they would be during his Naturalist talks in the Princess Theater. If your cruise goes to Glacier Bay, National Park rangers will board and give a running commentary during your time there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribensun Posted May 17, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted May 17, 2014 We had 2 park rangers board Golden as we approached Glacier Bay that were onboard to speak with. Michael was on the bridge and on upper decks spotting wildlife and again leaving Ketchikan. Glacier Bay commentary will be on your tv. Don't forget to purchase the Reflections DVD set, it is excellent!! Enjoy your cruise. Seadeck2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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