Carnival Miracle-Tracy Arm.. how long?

[twinmom38]

Anyone just off Miracle? Curious as to approximately what time the ships is cruising through this fjord? I had read a post some time ago that she had entered the fjord around 11am.. can anyone verify? And tell me how long she was there? like, all day? few hours? thanks so much..

[vbmom87]

Haven't been, but according to the port schedule, the Miracle is in Tracy Arm for seven hours. If true, you are in for an awesome day:

 

http://claalaska.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Tracy-Arm-TA-2014.pdf

[twinmom38]

thank you for your reply.... yes, hoping for good weather..! :)

[Wishing on a star]

Have been doing some research on this...

It seems that having enough time in the Fjord can be a real factor on whether or not the ship actually gets in close enough for viewing of the glacier. (just as much as, if not more than, the amount of ice in the fjord)

 

Most cruises do not have this long.

So, you should have an excellent trip!

 

I was looking at Princess, and their itinerary shows only 4 hours.

Which means, that, for Princess, we would choose a different itinerary.

 

The Fjord and the Glacier must be amazing!!!

You must post a trip report!

[twinmom38]

i will try to remember to keep a record!!! THANKS!!!

[stacyrk99]

We got off the Miracle on July 1st (cruised Tracy Arm on June 26). We began entering the fjord around 10:30 or 11:00 and didn't turn out of it until around 5:00. It's a day trip cruising pretty slow through the narrow passage. The cruise ship didn't get close to the glacier due to sea lions feeding their young but the small boat tour did go to the smaller of the two glaciers in there. It was an absolutely beautiful day and an amazing place to see.

 

 

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