This morning National Geographic Venture anchored in the scenic bay between Mitkof Island and mainland Alaska. Guests and staff took to the Zodiacs and explored an iceberg graveyard. Fed by the LeConte Glacier — the most southerly tidewater glacier in the northern hemisphere, and one of the fastest flowing as well — there is a seemingly unending supply of massive ice monoliths to explore by boat. Once back on board, we enjoyed a fabulous brunch prepared by the amazing hotel team as the ship navigated to the town of Petersburg. The afternoon featured a plethora of activity options ranging from long walks, to bike rides, to cultural experiences, to harbor tours. To cap it all off, the hotel team outdid themselves again and put on a fabulous Alaskan crab feast! A truly incredible 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 .