Today our intrepid explorers woke up to a typical overcast and wet Southeast Alaska morning as National Geographic Venture sailed into the town of Petersburg. However, the rain did not dampen our spirits as we explored the town and the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Guests hiked the local trails, toured the fishing boats and docks on Zodiac rides, and visited the town. As the rain cleared up in the afternoon, guests continued to explore Petersburg, this time adding bicycle and flightseeing tours to the mix. We ended the day with a local, fresh Dungeness crab feast, followed by an entertaining evening of trivia led by the naturalists.
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 .