Today we awoke in Icy Strait, a passage named by George Vancouver heading out towards the northern opening of the inside waters. Eventually we turned into Dundas Bay, a large bay within the vicinity of Glacier Bay National Park. There we went kayaking, hiking, and exploring in our expedition watercraft. The wildlife in Dundas was varied and plentiful- otters, heron, and bear. Eventually tired and fulfilled we turned out of Dundas, back into the waters of Icy Strait.
9/3/2022
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National Geographic Quest
Ushk Bay and Peril Strait
National Geographic Quest arose amidst light clouds within the protected waters of Ushk Bay. This area is known for a salmon stream and yields plenty of opportunity for kayaking and exploring the vast meadows of its inner waterways. On this day’s occasion, guests were able to hike and paddle their way along the coast of Ushk Bay and witness firsthand the life cycle of Pacific salmon making their way upstream. As we transited through Peril Strait, we were lucky to see humpback whales. These immense mammals were “lunge feeding” very near our ship. Being able to witness this event was unique for guests and staff. Lunge feeding is process through which individual whales push their gaping mouths through the surface and collect any fish or planktonic invertebrates in the process. Witnessing this behavior was truly a remarkable experience for all. We will cherish this moment for a lifetime.
