Endicott Arm is a major feature of this region and is a long, deep, and narrow fjord that penetrates more than 30 miles into the heavily glaciated coastal mountain range. During the summer, when glacial activity is at a maximum, this fjord has considerable floating ice that ranges in size from a small city building to cocktail ice. Today we went out to explore in our expedition landing crafts to see wildlife, icebergs and the spectacular face of Dawes Glacier.
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.
