The bridge team of National Geographic Quest navigated Chatham Strait from the northern end of the inside passage to Kuiu Island. We made Halleck Harbor our home for the day, where guests enjoyed kayaking and “bushwacking,” our term for exploring the temperate rainforest off trail. That evening we sailed south looking for wildlife and we were rewarded! We saw dozens and dozens of humpback whales in every direction. We even got to see bubble-net feeding and many breaching individuals! What a fantastic and unforgettable day!
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 .
