“Enjoy the kiss of Haines!” That’s what a friend told me when she found out I was in the area. We knew we were surrounded by magic as soon as we looked out from the windows of National Geographic Sea Lion and saw the peaks of the Chilkat Range towering over the town. Following that first glimpse, we immersed ourselves in what the area had to offer. We enjoyed activities ranging from a rafting trip down the Klukwan River, a biking adventure to Chilkoot Lake, and flightseeing tours over the Chilkat Range, Lynn Canal, the Meade Glacier, and Glacier Bay.
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 .
