The National Geographic Sea Bird started June off properly! We woke dockside at Glacier Bay National Park where we picked up our park ranger and Tlingit cultural interpreter. Over the course of the day we saw just about everything Alaska has to offer. We were blessed with sightings of Steller sea lions, tufted puffins, eagles, gulls, cormorants, numerous mountain goats and newly born kids, a mother brown bear and three cubs, a lone wolf, humpback whales, mountains, valleys, and of course… marvelous glaciers! Today was one for the record books and smiles were ubiquitous aboard the Sea Bird.
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 .
