Our last day in the Channel Islands started a little rough, full of swell, giving a fair amount of movement to the ship as we made our way toward the morning’s anchorage. However, with teamwork from everyone on the bridge, deck and staff, we were able to get guests ashore safely for the morning’s activities of a variety of hikes at the very scenic Little Harbor! Once everyone was back aboard National Geographic Sea Lion repositioned to the more leeward side of the island, to the small community of Two Harbors. Here we had a chance to either go ashore to explore the town or do a lovely Zodiac cruise along the dramatic coast. The final touch of the day was put on by our incredible hotel staff, a cocktail hour on the sun deck, with margaritas and lots of good food!
10/2/2024
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National Geographic Venture
Alert Bay
This morning, National Geographic Venture cruised north to the tip of Vancouver Island through Seymour Narrows. It was a misty morning full of birds migrating south and Pacific white-sided dolphins bow-riding the ship. It was a great start to the morning. After a delicious brunch, guests disembarked to walk along the bay to the U’mista Cultural Centre. This is the First Nation’s homeland of the ‘Namgis Nation, who welcomed us with their regalia and museum, gifted with rich history and culture. It’s always a blessing to be welcomed into the hearts and spirits of this community and to witness their dances and songs in their big house potlatch ceremonies. After leaving the dock, National Geographic Venture cruised back south and saw humpback whales off in the foggy afternoon, along with gulls and seabirds galore. Thank you for joining us on another great day in the Pacific Northwest!
