This morning, guests awoke to a thrilling adventure at Port Althorp, renowned for its hiking trails and kayaking. Before guests landed on the shore a large brown bear was seen exploring the intertidal, slowly ambling through the grass and rockweed. After breakfast our naturalists led hikers as they traversed the coastal rainforest, spotting bald eagles and playful sea lions. Meanwhile, kayakers explored the serene waters, encountering harbor seals and porpoises in their natural habitat. During a delicious lunch, we navigated to the Inian Islands and witnessed a massive tidal exchange. Amidst swirling currents and boiling upwellings, a banquet of seafood attracted humpback whales, sea lions, sea otters, and bald eagles. Guests marveled at the wildlife spectacle against the backdrop of a blue sky and snowy peaks.
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 .
