Today began with misty skies and low clouds hanging over the peaks as we continued to sail towards our morning destination. The water was calm and pretty with varying patterns on the surface. As we turned into beautiful Thomas Bay, the sun broke through lightly and briefly. We anchored, and after enjoying a delicious and hearty breakfast, we set for shore in the expedition landing crafts to hike along Cascade Creek, a wonderful cascade of water that rushes downhill through the lush and green temperate rainforest.
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.