The nutrient-rich waters of Cross Sound were our playground for exploration today. With amazing weather and clear skies, we enjoyed views of Steller sea lions and the Fairweather Mountain range. While guests were enjoying the WWII history of George Island, our undersea dive team went on an exploratory dive to discover the wonders of Southeast Alaska. We encountered numerous soft corals, sponges, and the beautiful amber light of a kelp forest. Guests were regaled with stories of our adventurous dive, and got to see the vibrant beauty of Southeast Alaska’s underwater world from the comfort of the lounge during cocktail hour.
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 .
