Today is our final full day for this voyage, and what a day we had! Waking up as the ship entered Kelp Bay was beyond words — mirrored reflections everywhere we looked. We had a very busy morning of activities planned for our guests: some went on an extreme bushwhack, some took a medium bushwhack or a forest stroll, and others enjoyed relaxing or kayaking in the bay. Afterwards guests returned to the ship and some brave souls prepared for a POLAR PLUNGE! Once warmed up, our group of Global Explorers had their first Zodiac driving lesson. We ended the day cruising our way to Sitka, our final destination, and searching for wildlife. A perfect end to a perfect voyage.
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 .
