I have called several local book stores and it seems there arent anymore around for sale. We spent a night in valdez, the port where tankers load crude oil from the north slope of alaska. For the kenai peninsula and prince william sound journeys, you have the luxury of time to check out the many sights along the way. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. We offer individualized itineraries for 4day3night and 5day4night cruises as we traverse southcentral alaskas spectacular prince william sound. Valdez, alaska i experience rv brake trouble and before cruising on the prince william sound to see wildlife and the columbia glacier calving. Download cruising guide to prince william sound or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. Explore prince william sound holidays and discover the best time and places to. A series of books on the history of the greater prince william sound, camping, trailing, observer guides, willer whales, valdez, anchorages. We love having a source of so much useful information about one of the more obscure cruising grounds of the. Prince william sound hunters may find useful a new book we have added to the store, a cruising guide to prince william sound. Cruising guide to prince william sound by jim lethcoe.
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Cruising prince william sound in partnership with this large body of water spans some 52,000 square kilometers with countless fjords and spectacular views of nearby mountains and glaciers. It is the definitive guide for cruising pws and tells you where to anchor, how to make. Join us on a journey highlighting the best of prince william sound. Soak in the breathtaking scenery of fjords, glaciers, waterfalls and bays whether kayaking, sailing or cruising through the calm waters.
Witness where towering glaciers meet the prince william sound in an unforgettable cruise with major marine tours. Nestled between the mountains of the chugach national forest in southcentral alaska, prince william sound contains a priceless gem. Prince william sound alaska 2020 all you need to know before. Cruising guide to prince william sound book by jim lethcoe. A tanker and its twotug escort and a tug towing a barge loaded with stacks of containers were in the narrows as faithfully motored toward valdez that sunny afternoon. Skiing, cruising guides, weather and climate, geology, glaciers. This 6hour journey through prince william sound will feature a. Mv discovery is alaskas most exclusive smallship cruise.
Cruising guide to prince william sound 1984 edition. Anyone who sails prince william sound recreationally needs to have this book. Prince william sound cruise which one whittier forum. Stephens cruises alaska glacier and wildlife cruises. View the majestic alpine and tidewater glaciers in college and harriman fjord while traveling in luxurious comfort aboard the mv klondike express, the fastest catamaran in alaska. Often referred to as the gateway to prince william sound, whittier has long been known as a jumping off point for enjoying the. Tells about weather and what to watch out for, if a person has not sailed this area before. Cruising guide to prince william sound much of the information that originally appeared in the 4th edition, including general cruising conditions for prince william sound. We are so pleased that you have chosen northern explorer adventures for your prince william sound boat tour. Cruising guide to prince william sound by jim lethcoe, 1984, prince william sound books edition, in english. Today, you can sail the same treasured landscape on an alaskan cruise and retrace a part of harrimans famed expedition, steering among alaskan glaciers into prince william sounds college fjord.
Cruising guide to prince william sound 2009 5th edition, spiral binder 202 pp. Nancy lethcoe and a great selection of similar new, used and. Our award winning glacier cruises depart from whittier, alaska the gateway to prince william sound. Cruising guide to prince william sound, 2009, jim lethcoe.
With fewer than 300 guest per cruise, you get more time on land to explore. Once aboard well discover your personal priorities and design the day to customize your experience. It has many more anchorages and much more safety information. Cruising guide to prince william sound 2009 5th edition.
Prince william sound is an incredibly rich and beautiful body of water bordered by numerous mountains, glaciers, fjords and shoreline. Buy cruising guide to prince william sound by jim lethcoe online at alibris. I currently have both of these cruises bookedkenai fjords 6 hours when we arrive in seward and the prince william sound cruise before getting on. Many locals told us, in no uncertain terms, to get out of. Upon leaving whittier, the vessel heads east out passage canal toward egg rocks or perry island in search of migratory steller sea lions. Cruising prince william sound last week we gave a presentation on our trip to prince william sound to the seattle sail and power squadron. The glaciers of college fjord remain as unspoiled as that pristine day in june 1899. The 26 glacier cruise departs from whittier and travels through the pristine passageways and fjords found in alaskas prince william sound. Prince william sound cruise northern explorer adventures. Prince william sound glacier cruises best cruises for. They meet on the third floor of the queen city yacht club, with a wonderful view across portage bay. Special thanks to all those who purchased our previous guides and emailed in with requests for additional information to. Fullday alaska glacier cruise tour of prince williams sound through college.
Cruising guide to prince william sound 5th edition 12242019, 10. Cruising guide to prince william sound download ebook. We toured prince william sound via a phillips glacier quest cruise. Cruising guide to prince william sound 5th editionthis is a rare book, the first edition of the cruising guide to prince william sound. Cruising guide to prince william sound 5th edition does anyone have an extra cruising guide to prince william sound 5th edition book they would let. Please check our availability calendar, and then tell us about your desired departure dates, group size, stateroom preference and more by completing the form below. The glaciers of college fjord, alaska princess cruises. Cruises to cruising prince william sound holland america.
This book is a huge aid to anyone enjoying the sound for recreation. A journey into prince william sound is unforgettable. Hurrell, jan 1, 1968, animal behavior, 188 pagesthe mechanisms of reactions at transition metal sites, richard a. A summer wilderness cruise in prince william sound sail. Most of prince william sound, however, is free of ice, and cruising is fine. Hi, our family of 4 with 2 school age children are coming to alaska in late august. Prince william sound cruising book in the store the.
However there seem to be quite a few choices in pws. Prince william sound glacier cruising and halibut fishing. To visit prince william sound, kodiak island and the alaskan peninsula, you can charter or sail your own boat. Most sailors visit between the beginning of may and the end of august. Everything is in this book, climate, wildlife, emergency tips, boating procedures, camping, and extremely detailed information on the coves, anchorages, and harbors of the area. Prince william sound wilderness cruise, alaska sierra club. Much in the spirit of harriman, youre sure to come back new. People love to go fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing from cruise boats, and camping on the waters and shores of the sound. Conditions change daily due to weather, ice flows, and wildlife activity. This professionally guided small ship cruise in alaskas prince william sound features photography, whale watching, birding, hiking, and kayaking. Cruising guide to prince william sound 3rd edition 9781877900105 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Prince william sound cruise northern explorer adventures specializes in intimate prince william sound cruises for small groups of up to 10 guests. The real advantage to small ship cruising is the flexibility you have to explore anything exciting that comes up during your voyage. The day could include the thrilling experience of cruising among the numerous glaciers in harriman fjord and cruising to the face of towering tidewater glaciers.
With that being said, is it really selling for the prices posted on amazon. Hop aboard a highspeed catamaran and travel 140 miles into prince william sound to see 26 named glaciers, as well as an abundance of wildlife both on shore and below the water during this 5hour cruise. Prince william sound travel alaska, usa lonely planet. A series of books on the history of the greater prince william sound. Were doing a b2b with 2 weeks on land between cruises. The fourth edition of this issuesoriented cruising guide to prince william sound jim lethcoe, nancy lethcoe 365 meditations for mothers of young children, patricia brown, apr 1, 1993, religion, 352 pages. Jim and nancy lethcoes cruising guide to prince william sound, fifth edition 2009.
Well equipped for travel in alaskas wilderness, the discovery safely charts the sounds remote waterways. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Kayaking and camping in prince william sound contact. By the time summer rolled around, two friends of mine in their 30s and 40s had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Weve decided to do a prince william sound cruise instead of kenai due to our interest in glacier and concern of motion sickness at kenai. Unlike the cumbersome cruise ship giants, the discoverys size enables access to alaskas lesser traveled, more intimate inside passages. The experience of glacier cruises in whittier, alaska. Cruise the majestic waters of prince william sound from valdez to meares glacier. A hot meal is included as well as a noseasickness guarantee and. Out of print alaska backcountry skiing, valdez and thompson pass contact. From the famous captain cook and harriman expeditions to present day travelers. Truly, years of cruising here would be needed to explore all of its anchorages, as can be seen from jim and nancy lethcoes wonderful cruising guide to prince william sound.
An excellent book for planning a voyage, knowing where anchorages are, and the all important fuel depots. Author of an observers guide to the geology of prince william sound, alaska, cruising guide to prince william sound, alaska, 2 vols, a history of prince william sound, alaska, brief history of prince william sound, alaska, valdez gold rush trails of 189899, the weather and climate of prince william sound, cruising guide to prince william sound, history of prince william sound, alaska. Phillips cruises and tours, llc provides prince william sound glacier cruises to alaska residents and visitors from around the world. We found out for certain june 27, met the surgeon july 6, and scheduled surgery for july 25.
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