Dawes Glacier sits at the end of Endicott Arm — a narrow fjord carved by this incredible river of ice. We had an amazing opportunity to be part of Dawes Glacier’s life today and we did not take that for granted. The ice conditions were perfect for exploring all this place has to offer, allowing our bridge officers to navigate National Geographic Quest quite close to the glacier’s face. Our Zodiacs allowed us to explore even closer for great views of resting harbor seals on ice and the odd Arctic tern that flew over our heads. What a truly remarkable way to end a magnificent voyage. Thank you for sailing with us, Noble Caledonia!
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 .
