National Geographic Sea Bird dropped anchor in Haines, Alaska, today as our guests and staff overflowed with excitement. The day was action packed with adventures, such as hiking Mt. Riley and Battery Point, learning about Klukwan Village and Tlingit native culture, floating down the Chilkat River, bicycling up the Lynn Canal, and even fly fishing. After morning excursions, we got to explore the quaint main street of this coastal Alaskan town. The eccentric “Hammer Museum” was a smash hit among guests and boasts the second largest hammer in the world in its collection. Many people also visited the Haines Brewing Company or the Port Chilkoot Distillery for a refreshment after a long but rewarding day. Thank you to all our local guides as well as Sea Bird staff, crew, and officers for a wonderful day!
5/3/2025
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National Geographic Sea Lion
Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Area
National Geographic Sea Lion cruised throughout the night, heading south through Lynn Canal and making her way towards Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Area. Early in the morning, we were on approach to Holkham Bay, where we “crossed the bar,” which consists of glacial outwash at the entrance to an extensive fjord system. This wilderness area was established by Congress in 1980, and 653,179 acres of land fall under federal wilderness protection. This fjord system is made up of two arms approximately thirty miles in length. Our goal was Endicott Arm, where we would spend the entire day. During the last ice age, thousands of feet of ice covered this entire area. When the retreat of ice began, these fjords were carved by that ice. This allowed sea water to enter, offering excellent cruising for many ships. National Geographic Sea Lion spent the day cruising and dropping in many of our kayaks and Zodiacs, so all had a chance to paddle and/or cruise this picturesque waterway.
