There is no better way to wake up on board than with a wildlife sighting announcement. This morning, humpback whales were spotted just off the bow. Guests and naturalists aboard National Geographic Venture enjoyed their morning coffee while watching whales breach. Morning operations included kayaking and standup paddleboarding with sea otters, exploring the forest with naturalists, intertidal walks with our undersea naturalist, and photography walks with our certified photography instructor. We continued our whale watching with more humpback whale sightings in Frederick Sound throughout the afternoon. Many guests enjoyed a cozy, rainy afternoon of playing games, reading, and enjoying conversation and presentations in between wildlife sightings.
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 .
