We woke to cloudy, misty skies, but this did not deter the enthusiasm of folks keen to get outdoors. Bushwhackers left on their three-hour-tour. They were amped for what they would find ashore. Casual and moderate hikers knew they were in for a good nature session along the tideline and into the forest along the edges of Security Bay. The kayakers kept it real and spent some time up close and personal with the watery world surrounding the ship. Each guest brought back stories of adventures as we sailed north in search of the bubble-netters. After a presentation by Jeff about the charismatic marine mammals we call humpbacks, we were finally treated to an excellent few sessions of whale watching, including some tail thrashing and bubble-net feeding. After dinner, a brown bear upstaged a few whales feeding very close to the ship. Despite the fine misty rain that came and went throughout the day, or perhaps enhanced by it, new sights and sounds added layer after layer to our already diverse list of experiences on the voyage thus far.
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 .