In 1792, Captain George Vancouver sailed into this place and saw a bleak waterway that he considered useless and unworthy of exploration, hence the name Desolation Sound. But we disagree with Cpt. Vancouver. The Coast Mountains made a beautiful backdrop, the waters were calm, and the fog floated nicely around the rolling hills. The best way to spend the last afternoon of our voyage was exploring by expedition landing craft and kayak.
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!