Across the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet, field staff celebrated the holidays and rang in the new year in a variety of ways. From a holiday-themed door decorating contest on board the National Geographic Orion in the South Pacific, to spending New Year's Eve watching the sunset from the deck of the National Geographic Venture in Baja California, the holidays were unforgettable no matter where in the world guests and staff were celebrating!
Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, December 24, 2024
This small to medium-sized female tortoise wasn’t sure what to make of a Santa hat suddenly appearing in front of her. She didn’t retreat, didn’t advance. I guess she just needed time to consider its significance. —Cindy Manning, Expedition Leader
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San Cristobal Island, Galápagos
Ultimate Galápagos Holiday Voyage, December 24, 2024
During our Zodiac ride we got a magical photo of Kicker Rock from a cave. —Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Isla San Jose, Baja California
Baja California Holiday: A Living Sea and Desert Isles, December 26, 2024
Zodiac silhouette. —Alex Rubenstein, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Santa Fe Island, Galápagos
Ultimate Galápagos Holiday Voyage, December 26, 2024
It is Christmastime and the Galápagos reptiles are getting their breeding colors in order to attract mates. This male land iguana is ready for mating. —Walter Pérez, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Rabida Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, December 29, 2024
Desiccated sand stars are a common find at Rabida Island Beach. —Jason Heilmann, Undersea Specialist
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Drake Passage, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, December 30, 2024
Rare and beautiful hourglass dolphins make an appearance, approaching National Geographic Resolution to surf our wake. —Steven Zeff, Naturalist
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Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
Roots of the Pacific: Exploring New Zealand and Melanesia, December 30, 2024
The dive contingent investigating underwater treasures on the SS Coolidge. —Gail Ashton, Undersea Specialist (Photo by Michaela Skovranova)
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Punta San Marcial, Baja California
Baja California Holiday: A Living Sea and Desert Isles, December 31, 2024
Guests enjoying the sunset on the sundeck for New Years Eve. —Melissa Heres, Naturalist
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Rabida Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, December 31, 2024
A sea turtle heading back to the sea. —Ramiro Adrian, Naturalist
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Rio Seco, Costa Rica
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, January 1, 2025
A yellow-headed caracara from the falcon family was relaxed and ready to be photographed. We used the digiscoping technique so that guests could have a great memory to share and enjoy. —Max Vindas, Expedition Leader
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Isabela Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, January 1, 2025
Galapagos marine iguana basking at the shoreline with a blue-footed booby. —Omar Adrian, Naturalist
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