National Geographic Venture dropped anchor in Pavlov Harbor in the first hours of the morning. From there, guests on board had the opportunity to kayak, paddleboard and do Zodiac cruises near the mouth of Pavlov Falls. After the morning operations, we lifted our anchor and sailed north toward the town of Gustavus, sitting just outside the boundary of Glacier Bay National Park, where we came up on a group of humpback whales participating in cooperative bubble-net feeding!
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.
