After another stunning sunrise and breakfast, guests departed the ship for activities around town. Whether you explored by bike or through the eyes of the natives in the Royal British Columbia Museum, local guides enhanced our knowledge of this gorgeous city by telling its stories and sharing its rich culture. After lunch on the ship, we all embarked on more adventures, some of us toured private gardens while some viewed the unique architecture of the James Bay neighborhood. Cocktail hour was held in the Robert Bateman gallery and we all got a chance to enjoy the art and contribute to conservation, all the while drinking a glass of bubbly and eating some fabulous little fixings. After dinner, the brave set out on a very spooky haunted Victoria tour led by none other than local celebrity “Historical walking tour Chris”.
10/20/2023
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National Geographic Venture
Stuart Island / Sucia Island
Today was our final full day aboard National Geographic Venture and it has been a perfect final end to an already exciting, adventurous, and fulfilling experience here in the Pacific Northwest. Throughout this trip we’ve seen so many extraordinary examples of pristine beauty in nature and today continued that trend. As we woke this morning guests were treated to one of the most vibrant sunrises possible, with the sky stretching bright pinks, oranges, and purples. Guests gathered on deck while some joined our wellness specialist, Ann Marie, on our sundeck for a stretch class with the best view available. After breakfast, we split into groups to explore Stuart Island through wooded hikes and breezy Zodiac tours. We continued our adventures this afternoon after repositioning to a nearby marine provincial park, the Sucia Island group. Here we trekked coastal hikes while also exploring on the water via Zodiac tours, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Our evening came to a close with a cocktail hour off the ship, celebrating our trip’s closure around a campfire on Sucia Island’s beach. Throughout this trip our goal each day was to be as open as possible to the world around us, immersing ourselves in the world of First Nations communities, dynamic marine environments, and iconic temperate rainforests. Our hearts are happy, our stomachs are full, and our eyes are already looking forward to more great experiences like this!
