On the Other Side of Prince Wm Sound

The sailing through Prince William Sound was calm and pleasant. As the evening progressed and the sun went back into hiding, it got considerably cooler, so I stayed in the forward lounge until we left the sound behind and entered Orca Bay.

The M/V Aurora slowly threaded a route around the islands, being careful to stay in the to-us-invisible boat lane. With a big tidal range, these waters require careful navigation. With the forward deck on the bow closed for boat operations, I had no views of what was ahead as we approached Cordova, but the play of light and shadows behind the vessel was enough to keep my shutter finger busy.

Passing by Orca Lodge after making the turn into the Orca Inlet, the vessel made what was essentially a u-ey around an anchored fishing boat and tied up at its berth at the ferry terminal just outside of the town-proper.

Time to get off the vessel, pick up our car, and head to our hotel.Read more