What a day! We had some more sunny weather and lovely adventures. While we slept last night, we cruised up Chatham Strait, waking upon sunrise the beautiful Icy Strait north of Chichagof Island. Our day started in the Fox Creek area, where small groups went ashore to explore the forest and the beach while others kayaked around Shaw Island. During lunch we moved north into Glacier Bay National Park, where we spent the afternoon exploring Dundas Bay on foot and by Zodiac. We had wonderful wildflowers, incredible wildlife tracks, and a number of sea otters in the bay!
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.
