A steady rain couldn’t dampen our spirits as we explored the Inian Islands this morning. Weaving through rocks and reefs, we sighted a host of marine life highlighted by several humpback whales. In the afternoon we moved to nearby Canyon Creek on Chichagof Island for a variety of hikes through old growth forest and muskegs while others took advantage of the calm water to go kayaking. Our persistence was rewarded with a reasonably dry afternoon and spectacular views of these wild places.
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 .
