We enjoyed an indescribably beautiful day of calm and sunny conditions in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve today. This is truly one of the crown jewels of the United States National Park’s system, and unless you can plan and execute a long kayaking expedition, it is an area best explored on a ship such as National Geographic Venture. The landscape here has been shaped by the advance and retreat of tidewater glaciers over millennia, and our journey today provided an outstanding opportunity to discover more about the dynamic glacial environment of this special place. Take a look at our photos, which help tell just a small part of the story of today’s experience.
6/14/2025
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National Geographic Quest
Southeast Alaska
On the last full day of our voyage, we woke in Endicott Arm near the Dawes Glacier. We spent the morning enjoying Zodiac tours to the face of Dawes Glacier and watched multiple calving events. We were also able to spot several harbor seals, waterfalls, and a couple harbor porpoises on the way. After lunch we had the opportunity to participate in a polar plunge. Forty people decided to brave the frigid water for a short swim. Those of us not eager to jump into glacier water were able to watch from the bow. After the polar plunge, we warmed up on board as we started transiting towards Juneau. On the way, we stopped at a beautiful waterfall to once again admire the amazing natural beauty of Alaska. During our farewell recap, we were treated to a quick visit by a humpback whale. We ended our day with a slideshow made up of our favorite photos and memories of an amazing week on board National Geographic Quest .
