Today began with misty skies and low clouds hanging over the peaks as we continued to sail towards our morning destination. The water was calm and pretty with varying patterns on the surface. As we turned into beautiful Thomas Bay, the sun broke through lightly and briefly. We anchored, and after enjoying a delicious and hearty breakfast, we set for shore in the expedition landing crafts to hike along Cascade Creek, a wonderful cascade of water that rushes downhill through the lush and green temperate rainforest.
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 .
