Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, 5/22/2018, National Geographic Sea Lion
Aboard the
National Geographic Sea Lion
Alaska
Our expedition started early this morning with a quick stop at Bartlett Cove. We were surrounded by wild emerald-green forests as we traveled through remote fjords in Glacier Bay.
With the sun setting late in the evening, we returned to Bartlett Cove and went for a walk in the woods after dinner. A gorgeous sunset kissed the shoreline as we walked back to our home on the ship. Our day was full and well spent.
Christine is an Explorer's Club Fellow, Polar Expedition Diver, Expedition Leader and conservation photographer and videographer. She has worked as a professional diver around the world for over 18 years dedicated to ocean education, exploration and ...
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We left Sitka last night under a low ceiling of clouds. At daybreak, the sun briefly punched through the clouds, illuminating the snowy peaks and calm waters of western Chichagof Island. The ship cruised into the lustrous scene and anchored in Lisianski Inlet. We dispersed to various beaches for different hikes, to experience the wilderness and introduce ourselves to the temperate rainforest and the Tongass National Forest. The tide was low, and many of the groups were able to admire sea stars and intertidal life in the landing zones. Following brunch, we made our way north to the Inian Islands. However, wind and fog prevented us from safely dropping Zodiacs for tours there. Our expedition leader pivoted, and we set course for a known humpback whale feeding area called Port Adolphus. Along the way, we were sidetracked by a small group of orcas! We pivoted again and tailed the whales at a respectful distance. After about an hour, we set course for the humpbacks, and we were rewarded with active groups of feeding, pectoral slapping, and occasionally breaching whales. The whale action didn’t end there — after dinner, we stopped for bubble-net feeding whales!
Dawes Glacier sits at the end of Endicott Arm — a narrow fjord carved by this incredible river of ice. We had an amazing opportunity to be part of Dawes Glacier’s life today and we did not take that for granted. The ice conditions were perfect for exploring all this place has to offer, allowing our bridge officers to navigate National Geographic Quest quite close to the glacier’s face. Our Zodiacs allowed us to explore even closer for great views of resting harbor seals on ice and the odd Arctic tern that flew over our heads. What a truly remarkable way to end a magnificent voyage. Thank you for sailing with us, Noble Caledonia!
Today was a beautiful and moody day here in Southeast Alaska on board National Geographic Quest . We arrived at the beautiful town of Petersburg where we had the day to explore by way of hiking, biking, Zodiacs, and walking. This fishing town is full of beautiful opportunities for photography as well as abundant birdlife. Once back on board we were treated to an all-you-can-eat crab night. It was truly a perfect day here in Southeast Alaska.
