Today was our first day in beautiful British Columbia! After disembarking from the ship, guests had the option to go on a guided tour or spend the day at their leisure. We all were graced with some classic Pacific Northwest weather, which oscillated between sunshine and rain all morning long. Options for tours included a historical walk, a cycling tour, a secret garden tour, an architecture tour, and a tour of the Royal British Columbia Museum. After lunch on the ship, guests embarked on another round of adventures in the sunshine. Appetizer hour was held this evening in the Robert Bateman Gallery, where we all got a chance to get up close with the work of the most famous wildlife painter in Canada. Dinner was held on the ship and followed by a haunted Victoria tour, for the bravest among us.
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!