Exuma Land & Sea Park, The Bahamas
Exploring the Bahamas’ Out Islands: Natural Wonders & Hidden History, March 31, 2022
We spent the afternoon claiming an entire beach as our own for swimming, walking, kayaking, and paddleboarding in the gorgeous Bahama blue water. The hotel team even brought over some rum punch, which was the perfect cap to a sunny day in the Exumas. —Kim Nesbitt, Expedition Diver
Shroud Cay, The Bahamas
Exploring the Bahamas’ Out Islands: Natural Wonders & Hidden History, April 1, 2022
We take in the expansive views of Exuma Sound. —Steve Backus, Naturalist
Espanola Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, April 3, 2022
Blue-footed boobies lift their feet in slow motion during courtship. Both males and females get their bright blue feet from the sardines they eat. Therefore, bright blue feet are indicators of good health, which boobies display to attract mates. —Gianna Haro, Naturalist (Photo by Christian Saa)
Floreana Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, April 3, 2022
Galápagos flamingos are one of the most colorful species living on this oceanic Island. It seems like they are here to beautify a land that is already full of endemic animals. —Walter Perez, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Stevenson, Washington
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey, April 4, 2022
Views from the top of Beacon Rock at an elevation of 848 feet above sea level. —Patrick MacQuarrie, Cultural Specialist
San Cristobal Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, April 5, 2022
In the afternoon, we had the chance to swim and walk on “Cerro Brujo,” a magnificent white sand beach that hosts a colony of adorable Galapagos sea lions. —Anahí Concari, Naturalist
Yanayacu River, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, April 1, 2022
Today we planned on an early pre-breakfast outing, but we had to wait out the rain onboard the ship. On the riverbank, we spotted an iguana right next to the ship. It was the perfect opportunity for pictures. —Ramiro Adrian, Naturalist
Cerro Dragon, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, April 6, 2022
Other than butterflies, there are not many colorful insect species in the Galapagos. We were very happy to spot these beauties on Cerro Dragon this morning. —Africa Berdonces, Naturalist (Photo by Christian Saa)
