After another stunning sunrise and breakfast, guests departed the ship for activities around town. Whether you explored by bike or through the eyes of the natives in the Royal British Columbia Museum, local guides enhanced our knowledge of this gorgeous city by telling its stories and sharing its rich culture. After lunch on the ship, we all embarked on more adventures, some of us toured private gardens while some viewed the unique architecture of the James Bay neighborhood. Cocktail hour was held in the Robert Bateman gallery and we all got a chance to enjoy the art and contribute to conservation, all the while drinking a glass of bubbly and eating some fabulous little fixings. After dinner, the brave set out on a very spooky haunted Victoria tour led by none other than local celebrity “Historical walking tour Chris”.
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!
