Tuesday started with hikes over game trails along the edge of a salmon stream heading towards Pavlof Lake. Hikers spotted beaver activity and bear scat while venturing around to take in scenic views of the stream, a beautiful lakeside meadow, and the mountainside. Hikers took between one to three hours to complete their journeys on differently paced and structured hikes. After the morning adventures, a brown bear mother and cub were spotted on shore wandering around the intertidal area. In the afternoon, guests had the option to enjoy Zodiac cruises along Freshwater Bay, most notably Cedar Cove, as well as kayaking. Those in Zodiacs spotted harbor seals, bald eagles, and pigeon guillemots in addition to other wildlife, while those in kayaks spotted jellyfish and sea stars under the sea. The day ended with a wonderful cocktail hour with charcuterie, wine, and presentations by the naturalists and undersea team.
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 .
