Call +1.800.397.3348 or contact your travel advisor
Loading...
Featured Articles
2/14/2025
Read
Photos of the Week, February 14, 2025
In honor of Valentine's Day, this week's photos from the field feature romantic sunrises and sunsets from Vietnam and Baja California, animal courtships in the Galápagos, and undersea heart-hands in French Polynesia.
2/7/2025
Read
Photos of the Week, February 7, 2025
Bow-riding dolphins in Antarctica and Baja California, and spectacular skies in French Polynesia and the Galápagos Islands.
In Brief
1/31/2025
Read
Photos of the Week, January 31, 2025
This week's photos from the field included sunsets in Baja California, animal close-ups in the Galápagos Islands and penguins in Antarctica and South Georgia Island.
1/17/2025
Read
Photos of the Week, January 17, 2025
This week's photos from the field included iconic bird species in the Galápagos Islands, a pod of dolphins in Baja California, and an underwater cave in the South Pacific.
1/8/2025
3 Min Read
Conservation in Action: How Science at Sea Takes the Thrill of Exploration to the Next Level
Learn how guests aboard select voyages with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions can observe research and conservation in action through the Science at Sea program.
1/3/2025
Read
Photos of the Week, January 3, 2025
Across the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet, field staff celebrated the holidays and rang in the new year in a variety of ways.
Daily Expedition Reports
2/16/2025
Read
National Geographic Endeavour II
Espanola Island
The equatorial tropical sun is on the horizon and shines this beautiful morning in Gardner Bay. We are anchored in the turquoise waters surrounded by white sandy beaches where sea lions are basking and the iguanas feed on green algae. We went out to snorkel and swim with the colorful Galapagos marine life. We also walked along the shoreline looking for seabirds, land birds and marine turtles. After having a great morning, our captain motored to the west side of the island to visit Punta Suarez. It is a spot full of wildlife where we walked inland to admire the spectacular scenery and a wide variety of fauna. We found colorful marine iguanas, colonies of sea lions, Nazca boobies, and the famous blue-footed booby just a few feet from us. This was our first full day on our journey exploring this astonishing archipelago called Galapagos.
2/16/2025
Read
National Geographic Islander II
Floreana Island
Floreana is beautiful and in the morning, we visited Post Office Bay. We continued the tradition established more than 200 years ago by whalers, hand delivering letters left behind and leaving correspondence to be delivered by others depending on their destination post voyage. Snorkeling at Champion Islet was extraordinary! The amount of underwater life was enormous and colorful. Rays, sharks, sea lions, and fish gave us a great show. In the afternoon, Punta Cormorant was a fabulous site, with flamingos, sea turtles, and a landscape to die for. Photos by Paul Vergara and Fernando Ortiz
2/16/2025
Read
National Geographic Resolution
Paradise Harbor and Neko Harbor
As we entered Paradise Harbor, snow fell gently around us as whales were visible in every direction. Mother and calf minke whales swam especially close to the ship. The smaller calf rolled and splashed playfully before both whales dove beneath us and disappeared into the depths. Morning activities included kayaking and Zodiac cruises on this wintry, serene morning. Zodiacs reported sightings of crabeater, leopard, and fur seals, as well as numerous humpback whales. After a delightful lunch, we landed at the majestic Neko Harbor for our first and final continental landing of the trip before our return voyage to Ushuaia. It was a spectacular conclusion to a marvelous journey, featuring a bustling gentoo penguin colony and breathtaking views from higher elevations. From the landing site, we spotted whales and Weddell seals, all framed by softly falling snow and brash ice adorning the bay.
2/16/2025
Read
National Geographic Orion
Mohotani and Fatu Huku
Kaoha nui! We started off today with perfect snorkeling conditions on the western side of Mohotani. The visibility was excellent, and we even stumbled upon some octopuses in the middle of a romantic rendezvous – nature’s soap opera! After lunch, Captain Alex and Expedition Leader Lisle made the call to do Zodiac cruises around Fatu Huku and the experience was simply wonderful. We wrapped things up with cocktails and the captain’s farewell dinner. What a wonderful day full of exploration, adventure, and unforgettable memories!
2/16/2025
Read
National Geographic Sea Bird
Bahia Almejas and Puerto Magdalena
What a day aboard National Geographic Sea Bird ! We kicked things off with a breathtaking whale-watching excursion in the morning — we observed majestic grey whales surfacing and tails slapping. The thrill of seeing them so close was pure magic. Nature at its finest! The afternoon took us from sea to sand as we ventured into the desert for an incredible hike. A rugged trail led us to the Pacific bluffs. Our wonderful naturalists offered interpretations and talked us through the incredible adaptations of desert vegetation. With so many adventures to choose from, some guests hit the beach on fat-tire bikes. Sweeping desert landscapes and the contrast of mangroves and golden dunes meeting the deep blue Pacific Ocean made for a great adventure. There’s something surreal about biking where the desert meets the sea! After all this activity, we quenched our thirst at the local Palapa Restaurant, where our host Chejo told us some delightful stories about everyday life in a small fishing village like Puerto Magdalena. Smiles, laughter, and awe-filled moments — today was a unique experience that none of us will forget. Whales, wilderness, and wheels — what more could we ask for?