Our first adventure this morning was amongst the wildlife of the Inian Islands. Later, some of our guests visited the small village of Elfin Cove and its protected inner harbor, while others kayaked around George Island, stand up paddle-boarded in a bit of quiet water, or made their way up to a World War II, 6-inch, 50 caliber gun emplacement. Those on inflatable boat tours circumnavigated the island and watched otters and northern sea lions.
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.
