Today we had so much fun with our activities: hiking in muskegs and to viewpoints, biking through town, touring the marina via Zodiac boat, and learning about ethnobotany from our local Tlingit guides. In addition to all that, we also received an invitation to a very special event for our evening in Petersburg! Totem pole carver Fred Fulmer Sr. invited the guests of National Geographic Quest to attend his totem pole unveiling at Sandy Beach Park.
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 .
