In true Alaskan cloudy weather, we hiked along the well-maintained and ever beautiful Cascade Creek. The hike brought opportunities to stretch our legs as well as slow down and focus on many different photography techniques as we enjoyed the waterfalls. In the afternoon we strolled along the quaint streets of Petersburg, a fishing town that has a very friendly local population. Bog hikes and dock walks let us learn a bit more about southeast Alaska outside of the forest and glacial-carved fjords. Finishing the day with crab night, we enjoyed a fun meal and local cuisine.
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 .