It’s our final full day of expedition travel aboard National Geographic Quest, and every day leading up to now has only raised the bar for what to expect in the world of natural wonders here in Southeast Alaska. In the early morning hours, we crossed the terminal moraine towards Sawyer Glacier(s), with whispers of whale sightings, icebergs starting to sprinkle the surface of the water, and a general anticipation for the day’s schedule increasingly building. The included photos show some of the highlights throughout the day, moments that were reflected and retold from different perspectives during cocktail hour this evening. As the evening drew to a close, we shared a beautiful and delicious dinner with incomparable company.
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 .