March 13, 2016 | Captains bLOG Author: Captain Rob's Deckhand
While exploring Alaska you may get the chance to see some floating ice. Most people call these ice chunks icebergs. Technically to be an iceberg by scientific definition, the ice chunk must have 15 feet of ice visible above the […]
March 11, 2016 | Captains bLOG Author: Captain Rob's Deckhand
Glacier ice is hard, but definitely not hard enough to carve rock. Then how do they carve out valleys? The answer lies at the bottom of them. As the glaciers slip and slide down the hill friction causes a thin […]
March 6, 2016 | Captains bLOG Author: Captain Rob's Deckhand
Spring seems like it is right around the corner. So our minds wander to the upcoming wildflower season. Everyone loves the magnificent color the Alaska wildflowers add to the horizon. Wild Lupin is one of the first flowers to add […]
February 29, 2016 | Captains bLOG Author: Captain Rob's Deckhand
GOLDEN RULE: Pack Layers! While cruising in Alaska you will likely experience all types of weather. You will find the days can run the gauntlet from warm, sunny, to cold, rainy, overcast and back again in the blink of an […]
February 15, 2016 | Captains bLOG Author: Captain Rob's Deckhand
Humpback Whales Bubble feeding, in 14 feet of water! Seen from the bridge.
July 15, 2013 | Captains bLOG Author: Captain Rob's Deckhand
Dolly Varden Char, (Salvelinus malma) and one Cutthroat Trout (Salmo Clarki) caught off of a beach in Frederick Sound. These fish were feeding on young Pacific (Sand) Lances emerging from a sandy beach. Dollys move between fresh water and salt […]
