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2/7/2025
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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.
1/31/2025
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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.
In Brief
1/17/2025
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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
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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
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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.
12/20/2024
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Photos of the Week, December 20, 2024
Aboard National Geographic Orion, pastry chef Joseph prepared an astonishing gingerbread house display.
Daily Expedition Reports
2/12/2025
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National Geographic Islander II
Isabela and Fernandina Islands
Today, National Geographic Islander II arrived in the western realm of the Galápagos. Early in the morning, the ship circumnavigated Roca Redonda, a unique geological formation that hosts a large colony of seabirds due to the strong currents that bring nutrient-rich waters. Later, we changed locations to Punta Vicente Roca, one of the most spectacular visitor sites in the Galápagos Islands. It consists of the remains of an eroded volcano, creating dramatic cliffs and underwater caves. The area is also a great place for birdwatching, with species like blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and flightless cormorants commonly seen. In the afternoon, we moved to Fernandina Island, famous for its dense colonies of marine iguanas, which bask in the sun along the lava rocks. This area showcases one of the most pristine environments in the Galápagos, as Fernandina is the youngest and most volcanically active island in the archipelago. We had an extraordinary day of exploration in the Galápagos Islands.
2/12/2025
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National Geographic Sea Bird
Hull Canal and Sand Dollar beach
We had a very active start to our day with an added Mexican touch when our stretching class changed venue to the sand dunes of Isla Magdalena. It was a cloudy morning and as the sun rose, its beautiful gold rays permeated through a pocket in the sky. It didn’t take long to warm up, so we spent our time on the bow looking for wildlife. Our time paid off quickly and we had bottlenose dolphins hitching a ride off the bow of National Geographic Sea Bird several times throughout the morning as we navigated the Hull Canal. We also spotted grey whales so close to our ship that we could hear them breathe! The bird life in Magdalena Bay was so rich, as was the bird presentation of Naturalist Kim. Right after, we headed back to the bow to find frigatebirds, pelicans, cormorants, osprey, and herons dotting the landscape on either side of the canal as we navigated the narrowest areas of the bay. Our afternoon walk on the sand dunes took us to Sand Dollar Beach where we found how abundant yet discreet life in this ever-changing ecosystem can be.
2/12/2025
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National Geographic Quest
Bahia Huevo and Palmares Mangrove
Today on our second day aboard National Geographic Quest , we visited two incredible locations. In the morning, we explored Celestia Beach, a tranquil and untouched stretch of white sand, and guests took a short walk with our naturalists. This area is ideal for birdwatching, and we were fortunate enough to spot an elegant and gartered trogon perched in the magical forest. When we were back on the beach, the flat and refreshing waters invited us to swim and relax. In the afternoon, we ventured into the Palmares Mangrove Forest under a bright, sunny sky. The weather made for a perfect exploration, and we observed a range of bird species, including woodpeckers, herons, and flycatchers. The real highlight, however, was spotting a small American crocodile resting near the water's edge and a couple of crab-eating raccoons resting on the red mangrove trees. As the day ended, we returned to the ship and were received by a stunning sunset, a fitting end to a day full of discovery.
2/12/2025
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National Geographic Orion
Hatutaa/Hatiheu – Nuku Hiva- Marquesas
Welcome to the mystical islands of the Marquesas. It was beautiful to start our expedition adventures on National Geographic Orion in the Marquesas Islands. Today we explored the northern-most island of the Marquesas, Hatutaa, with Zodiacs rolling out at 6:30 a.m. to catch the early bird and witness the manta rays before sunrise. Guests were moved by the experience. We observed sooty terns, blue/black terns, brown boobies, lesser and greater frigatebirds, not to mention the spaceships of the ocean, the beautiful manta rays. In the afternoon, we visited Hatiheu on Nuku Hiva Island and took a tour of the sacred ground of Kamuihei, where guests were guided around this spiritual site. This was followed by a cultural performance by the local tribe. The beautiful night ended in the bay as the sun set behind the cliffs of Hatiheu.
2/12/2025
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National Geographic Explorer
Mikkelsen Harbor and Spert Island
We started the day under a beautiful sun while visiting a penguin colony, kayaking, and polar plunging. And that was only the morning activities! We could not have had a better start to our expedition. Mikkelsen Harbor was spectacular and the guests kayaked with a humpback whale around the bay. In the afternoon, we went Zodiac cruising in one of the most spectacular places in Antarctica, Spert Island, with its basalt columns and icebergs all around us. It was a full day of activities and all of them were absolutely amazing!