There is no better way to wake up on board than with a wildlife sighting announcement. This morning, humpback whales were spotted just off the bow. Guests and naturalists aboard National Geographic Venture enjoyed their morning coffee while watching whales breach. Morning operations included kayaking and standup paddleboarding with sea otters, exploring the forest with naturalists, intertidal walks with our undersea naturalist, and photography walks with our certified photography instructor. We continued our whale watching with more humpback whale sightings in Frederick Sound throughout the afternoon. Many guests enjoyed a cozy, rainy afternoon of playing games, reading, and enjoying conversation and presentations in between wildlife sightings.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 14 Aug 2023
Security Bay, Kuiu Island, 8/14/2023, National Geographic Venture
- Aboard the National Geographic Venture
- Alaska
Kerri McAllister, Naturalist
Kerri is a passionate lifelong learner and educator who embraces the world as her classroom. She has worked extensively in international and environmental education around the globe. She is currently a professor at Unity Environmental University in M...
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