We started the morning cruising into the quaint, fishing town of Petersburg to enjoy some bike rides outside of town and hikes through the famous Southeast Alaska muskeg. After a morning of biking and appreciating muskeg plants on our hikes, we hopped back onboard to cruise around Frederick Sound. While basking in the glorious sun on the bow, we were greeted by a pod of Dall’s porpoises, curious Stellar sea lions, and dozens of humpback whales.
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 .
