A beautiful morning was spent cruising around grounded icebergs calved off of Le Conte glacier. Some even witnessed an iceberg split and roll. We were fortunate to have cloudy weather with us through the morning enriching the colors of the icebergs. We listened to Dr. Andy Szabo talk about the interesting work he is doing with The Alaska Whale Foundation as we cruised towards the small Norwegian fishing town of Petersburg. With many options in Petersburg guests were able to walk through the muskeg bogs, along the docks of the active fishing harbor and some took the opportunity to fly over Le Conte Glacier nearby. The picturesque town was a great way to experience living in Alaska.
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.
