Our great Alaskan adventure continues. Today we spent our whole day exploring Security Bay on Kuiu Island. A multitude of activities were offered over the course of the day and everyone’s taste for fun was satisfied. Three hour off trails walks lured the most intrepid, while others opted for shorter walks, beach strolls, scenic cruising in our small boats or even kayaking. A truly beautiful day in Southeast Alaska that was blessed by vibrant sunshine and warm temperatures rarely seen around here.
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.
