Waking this morning on National Geographic Quest, we were amazed by the sunshine and unusually warm Alaskan summer weather. Petersburg is a quaint fishing town on Mitkof Island in the Inside Passage. We headed into town to explore Petersburg by Zodiac, bike, and foot. The day continued to get warmer, and many enjoyed visiting local shops and restaurants and meeting the many faces of the town. As we set sail to head towards Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness, we enjoyed a rare treat, cocktail hour on the sundeck. A beautiful day was had by all.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 07 Jul 2023
Petersburg, 7/7/2023, National Geographic Quest
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