Misty Fjords National Monument, 5/7/2023, National Geographic Venture
Aboard the
National Geographic Venture
Alaska
Today we entered back into American waters and crossed into Alaska. We went through Customs and headed up the Behm Canal and into Misty Fjords National Monument. We spent the day doing Zodiac tours and kayak ops inside Punchbowl Cove.
Nathan Kelley developed his love for nature as a kid at his family’s cabin in Northern Wisconsin. Family fishing trips, camping, hiking and a trip to his first National Park in the Everglades, all vigorously shaped his passion for the natural world. ...
National Geographic Quest returned to U.S. waters early on the final full day of our expedition. We landed in Friday Harbor, cleared customs, and began adventuring on shore. Some guests visited American Camp, while others strolled through town and visited the Whale Museum. After lunch, the ship repositioned to Cypress Island, where we hiked around and enjoyed glorious weather. After some sentimental goodbyes from our Captain and expedition leader, we witnessed the world premiere of our slideshow, put together by Nathan.
What a stunner of a day here in Victoria once the fog lifted this morning! Clear skies and comfortable temperatures made the various excursions all the more enjoyable. From an all-day tour to Bouchard Gardens, bike rides, secret gardens, and historical walks, our guests enjoyed their day in Victoria! Walking around downtown Victoria was a feast for the eyes with the beautiful arrangements of colorful and bountiful flowers. The flowers that lined the walkways of the Empress Hotel were spectacular! Downtown Victoria and the adjacent area have 1,600 hanging baskets of flowers adorning the lamp posts. We also enjoyed the beauty our dive team discovered under the sea. They came back with some spectacular footage of what lies beneath the waves. Beautiful kelp forests, crabs, and fish galore.
Today, National Geographic Quest spent the day exploring Desolation Sound. We dropped our anchor in Tenedos Bay where we spent the morning enjoying our excursions. Some guests got up extra early to do a long one-way hike. Others enjoyed a variety of hiking options and kayaking in the scenic bay.
