Today, guests aboard National Geographic Sea Lion enjoyed a more relaxing day. We traveled from Sitka toward Lake Eva. On our way, we spotted some humpback whales and Steller sea lions. Guests had the option to embark on one of three different hikes, each catering to various fitness levels and allowing everyone to explore the natural beauty of Lake Eva. They also had the opportunity to kayak. The tide was high enough that some of our guests were able to paddle a bit further than usual into the island. After their excursions, guests attended an engaging presentation about plankton and jellies.
5/3/2025
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National Geographic Sea Lion
Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Area
National Geographic Sea Lion cruised throughout the night, heading south through Lynn Canal and making her way towards Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Area. Early in the morning, we were on approach to Holkham Bay, where we “crossed the bar,” which consists of glacial outwash at the entrance to an extensive fjord system. This wilderness area was established by Congress in 1980, and 653,179 acres of land fall under federal wilderness protection. This fjord system is made up of two arms approximately thirty miles in length. Our goal was Endicott Arm, where we would spend the entire day. During the last ice age, thousands of feet of ice covered this entire area. When the retreat of ice began, these fjords were carved by that ice. This allowed sea water to enter, offering excellent cruising for many ships. National Geographic Sea Lion spent the day cruising and dropping in many of our kayaks and Zodiacs, so all had a chance to paddle and/or cruise this picturesque waterway.
