Today we had numerous options for activities while exploring the charming fishing town of Petersburg and its beautiful surroundings. While the ship remained docked all day, we went out for various adventures—exploring the intertidal zone at Sandy Beach, investigating the muskeg (bog) on Kupreanof Island, and embarking on a strenuous hike through the lush, old forest on Petersburg Mountain. We explored the town on foot, on bicycles, and even walked the docks and learned about fishing business, and the marine invertebrates attached to the docks themselves. It was a fun, enriching day, and during dinner, we each had different stories to share as we feasted on fresh, local Dungeness crab.
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 .
