In the week leading up to the Christmas holidays, shipboard staff goes the extra mile to make the atmosphere festive for guests aboard ships in the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet. Aboard National Geographic Orion, pastry chef Joseph prepared an astonishing gingerbread house display. See more photos of his work here.
Genovesa Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, December 15, 2024
Red-footed boobies can be seen nesting all over the island. During our morning walk on the beach, we found them perched on red mangroves. —Anahí Concari, Naturalist
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Marguerite Bay, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, December 14, 2024
Underwater view of icebergs beside Pourquoi Pas Island taken during the undersea specialist snorkeling session. —Patrick Webster, Undersea Specialist
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Rabida Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, December 15, 2024
As the sun set, the paper-thin egg case of an argonaut octopus was found on shore. These are rarely encountered because they are so fragile. A photographic frenzy took place for a few minutes before we had to leave. —Cindy Manning, Expedition Leader
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Hanusse Bay, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, December 16, 2024
A small group of Adelie penguins on the fast ice. —Andrew Peacock, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Akaroa, New Zealand
Southern Odyssey: New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands, December 16, 2024
Our insanely talented pastry chef, Joseph, constructed the most elaborate gingerbread village the world has ever seen. Pyrotechnics and all! A week’s worth of love put into this amazing display cannot go unnoticed. The family atmosphere onboard is creating a magical holiday spirit. —Mike Desiderio, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
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Isla Coco, Panama
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, December 17, 2024
Sunrise near Isla Coco. —Jim Pfitzer, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Kaikoura, New Zealand
Southern Odyssey: New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands, December 17, 2024
Shortly after we began anchoring, a stunning rainbow developed, a good omen that the day was going to be quite special. —Doug Gualtieri, Naturalist
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Lemaire Channel, Antarctica
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 8-Day, December 18, 2024
Orca swimming alongside National Geographic Explorer. —Martin Gregus, National Geographic Photography Expert
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Rio Seco, Costa Rica
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, December 18, 2024
In the afternoon, we ventured on hikes tailored to various fitness levels, weaving through private gardens alive with the sounds of nature. The wildlife was mesmerizing, with scarlet macaws painting the sky with flashes of crimson and gold while playful capuchin monkeys swung effortlessly between branches. —Giulia Campini, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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