We spent the day alongside in Petersburg, Alaska. Our guests had a range of activities to choose from. A few hikes led by Petersburg locals were offered, showing our guests the flora of the area. Other guests took a short Zodiac cruise across to Kupreanof Island where they had the chance to hike through the forest into a muskeg ecosystem. Other guests enjoyed a bike ride around town, or simply strolled into the heart of Petersburg to do some shopping and sightseeing. It was a great day ending with some great sunshine!
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 .