We woke to a gloomy day this morning with sprinkles of rain, a true Alaskan morning. Some guests headed out on tours to bike around town and see all sides of Mitkof Island. Others headed across the channel to Kupreanof Island for beautiful hikes through the muskeg, a unique Alaskan bog. More options led folks on cultural tours with local Tlingit guides to learn more about the area’s history. As the day went on, the skies cleared. The sun was shining, making for a very hot afternoon for those exploring town on their own. We set sail out of the quaint town of Petersburg and came across a mom and calf pair repeatedly breaching. An amazing day was had by all!
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 .