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Borrero%20Bay%20has%20a%20healthy%20mangrove.%20This%20important%20ecosystem%20is%20a%20nursery%20for%20several%20species%20of%20sharks;%20it%20protects%20the%20land%20from%20swells%20and%20is%20home%20for%20seabirds%20and%20land%20birds.%20Mangroves%20are%20protected%20by%20laws.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Cando Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112422/et061224-c.jpg As%20we%20explored%20the%20coastal%20area%20of%20Borrero%20Bay%20in%20the%20afternoon,%20we%20found%20this%20diamond%20sting%20ray.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Cando Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/fryabreen-and-alkefjellet-ed-2024-06-16/ daily 2024-06-16 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142407/ed061624-a.jpg View%20over%20the%20beach%20and%20of%20National%20Geographic%20Endurance%20from%20one%20of%20the%20side%20moraines%20of%20Fr%C3%B8yabreen.%20Photo%20by%20Maria%20Huntsaar Arctic 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https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/the-islands-of-mull-and-iona-lg-2024-06-06/ daily 2024-06-06 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/lg/lg92401/lg060624b.jpg A%20tan%20Highland%20Cow,%20showing%20off%20its%20shaggy%20coat%20and%20long%20horns.%20Photo%20by%20Emma%20Ridley Scotland https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/lg/lg92401/lg060624a.jpg Scenic%20views%20of%20moors,%20lochs,%20and%20Highland%20cows%20as%20we%20crossed%20the%20Isle%20of%20Mull.%20Photo%20by%20Emma%20Ridley Scotland https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/lg/lg92401/lg060624c.jpg The%20almost%20tropical%20looking%20white%20sandy%20beaches%20and%20clear%20waters%20that%20greeted%20our%20arrival%20to%20Iona.%20Photo%20by%20Emma%20Ridley Scotland https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/lg/lg92401/lg060624d.jpg 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https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/peril-strait-and-sitkoh-bay-southeast-alaska-qt-2024-06-03/ daily 2024-06-03 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102416/qt060324-e.jpg A%20lunge-feeding%20humpback%20whale%20takes%20in%20a%20mouthful%20of%20fish%20close%20to%20the%20steep%20coastal%20edge.%20Photo%20by%20Eric%20Guth%20 Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102416/qt060324-a.jpg Early%20light%20at%20the%20southern%20entrance%20to%20Peril%20Strait.%20Photo%20by%20Eric%20Guth Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102416/qt060324-b.jpg Ferns%20and%20false%20lily%20of%20the%20valley%20carpet%20the%20forest%20floor%20of%20Sitkoh%20Bay.%20Photo%20by%20Eric%20Guth Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102416/qt060324-c.jpg Coastal%20brown%20bear%20prints%20in%20the%20intertidal%20mud%20of%20Sitkoh%20Bay.%20Photo%20by%20Eric%20Guth Alaska 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Mesmerized%20by%20the%20landscape%20and%20the%20beauty%20of%20the%20Kimberleys,%20we%20took%20advantage%20of%20the%20rising%20tide%20and%20made%20our%20way%20into%20one%20of%20the%20many%20mangrove%20channels.%20Photo%20by%20Santiago%20Imberti Australia%20and%20New%20Zealand https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82414/or060524c.jpg Montgomery%20reef%20is%20essentially%20a%20huge%20plateau%20that%20is%20covered%20by%20the%20sea%20during%20high%20tide%20and%20then%20revealed%20on%20receding%20tides,%20liberating%20hundreds%20of%20millions%20of%20liters%20of%20water%20that%20create%20incredible%20waterfalls%20and%20currents.%20Photo%20by%20Santiago%20Imberti Australia%20and%20New%20Zealand https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82414/or060524d.jpg The%20sandstone%20horizontal%20formations%20of%20Raft%20Point%20and%20their%20contrasting%20colors%20against%20the%20forest%20made%20for%20some%20gorgeous%20scenery%20on%20our%20morning%20Zodiac%20cruise.%20Photo%20by%20Santiago%20Imberti Australia%20and%20New%20Zealand https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/kimberley-australia-or-2024-06-04/ daily 2024-06-04 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82414/or060424-3.jpg Mulla%20mulla%20flowers.%20Photo%20by%20Mike%20Greenfelder Australia%20and%20New%20Zealand https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82414/or060424-1.jpg Rock%20art%20of%20the%20Kimberley.%20Photo%20by%20Mike%20Greenfelder Australia%20and%20New%20Zealand https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82414/or060424-2.jpg Great%20bowerbird%20dance%20floor.%20Photo%20by%20Mike%20Greenfelder Australia%20and%20New%20Zealand https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/fernandina-and-isabela-islands-et-2024-06-03/ daily 2024-06-03 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112422/et060324b.jpg Great%20blue%20heron,%20Galapagos%20sea%20lion,%20and%20sally%20light-foot%20crab%20coexisting,%20allowing%20us%20a%20wonderful%20photo%20opportunity.%20Photo%20by%20Celso%20Montalvo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112422/et060324a.jpg Fernandina%20shoreline%20landscape,%20lava%20rocks,%20and%20our%20youngest%20volcano%20known%20as%20%E2%80%9CLa%20Cumbre%E2%80%9D.%20Photo%20by%20Celso%20Montalvo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112422/et060324c.jpg Fernandina%20racer%20constrictor%20snake%20lurking%20on%20the%20shore,%20searching%20for%20baby%20marine%20iguanas%20who%20are%20coming%20out%20from%20their%20nests.%20Photo%20by%20Celso%20Montalvo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112422/et060324d.jpg Brown%20pelican%20stretching%20its%20wings%20and%20relaxing%20after%20diving%20for%20fish.%20Photo%20by%20Celso%20Montalvo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/melfjorden-norway-ed-2024-06-04/ daily 2024-06-04 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142406/ed060424-4.jpg Guests%20hiking%20in%20Melfjorden%20with%20National%20Geographic%20Endurance%20in%20the%20background.%20Photo%20by%20Dave%20Katz%20 Arctic https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142406/ed060424-1.jpg The%20bow%20of%20National%20Geographic%20Endurance%20in%20Melfjorden,%20Norway%20as%20seen%20from%20the%20bridge.%20Photo%20by%20Dave%20Katz%20 Arctic https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142406/ed060424-2.jpg National%20Geographic%20Photographer%20Tim%20Laman%20making%20images%20in%20Melfjorden,%20Norway.%20Photo%20by%20Dave%20Katz%20 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Entry%20to%20Neptune%E2%80%99s%20Grotto.%20Photo%20by%20Jessica%20Todd-Marrone Mediterranean https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sc/sc92408/sc060224-wine.jpg Relaxation%20and%20wine%20at%20a%20local%20vineyard.%20Photo%20by%20Giuli%20Ciampini Mediterranean https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/inian-islands-sb-2024-06-03/ daily 2024-06-03 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32422/sb060324-a.jpg Steller%20sea%20lions%20hauled%20out%20on%20a%20rock%20where%20the%20Pacific%20Ocean%20meets%20the%20Inside%20Passage.%20Photo%20by%20Leonardo%20Carrizo Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32422/sb060324-b.jpg A%20juvenile%20gull%20rests%20on%20the%20waters%20near%20Cross%20Sound.%20Photo%20by%20Leonardo%20Carrizo%20 Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32422/sb060324-c.jpg Two%20pigeon%20guillemots%20with%20striking%20red%20feet.%20Photo%20by%20Leonardo%20Carrizo 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Frigatebirds%20looking%20for%20some%20food%20at%20Darwin%20Bay.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162432/it060124-d.jpg A%20young%20and%20endemic%20swallow-tailed%20gull%20looks%20to%20us%20at%20Darwin%20Bay.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162432/it060124-e.jpg A%20Galapagos%20finch%20looking%20for%20some%20food%20around%20the%20saltbush%20on%20Genovesa%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/santiago-island-it-2024-05-31/ daily 2024-05-31 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162432/it053124-a.jpg A%20Galapagos%20penguin.%20This%20species%20is%20found%20in%20small%20numbers%20in%20just%20a%20few%20places,%20including%20Sullivan%20Bay.%20Photo%20by%20Adriana%20Aguirre Gal%C3%A1pagos 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Red-footed%20boobies%20are%20not%20born%20with%20red%20feet.%20Once%20they%20start%20getting%20their%20own%20food%20from%20the%20ocean,%20their%20feet%20turn%20red.%20Photo%20by%20Ixora%20Berdonces Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112421/et053124a.jpg A%20Nazca%20booby%20on%20its%20nest,%20likely%20incubating%20two%20eggs.%20Only%20one%20of%20the%20chicks%20will%20survive.%20Photo%20by%20Ixora%20Berdonces Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112421/et053124b.jpg Prince%20Philip%E2%80%99s%20Steps.%20Guests%20return%20to%20National%20Geographic%20Endeavour%20II%20after%20a%20full%20day%20of%20activities%20on%20Genovesa%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Ixora%20Berdonces Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112421/et053124c.jpg 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Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/misty-fjords-qt-2024-05-13/ daily 2024-05-13 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102413/qt051324-b.jpg Punchbowl%20Cove%20makes%20for%20a%20well-protected%20anchorage%20for%20the%20morning%20activities.%20Photo%20by%20Bryan%20Holliday Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102413/qt051324-a.jpg New%20Eddystone%20Rock,%20a%20basalt%20tower%20left%20over%20from%20a%20period%20of%20volcanic%20upheaval%20nearly%2017,000%20years%20ago.%20Photo%20by%20Bryan%20Holliday Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102413/qt051324-c.jpg The%20entrance%20of%20Rudyard%20Bay,%20near%20Ketchikan%20Alaska.%20Photo%20by%20Bryan%20Holliday Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102413/qt051324-d.jpg The%20sheer%20granite%20walls,%20carved%20by%20glaciers%20during%20the%20last%20ice%20age.%20Photo%20by%20Patrick%20Webster Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102413/qt051324-e.jpg Our%20guest,%20Bill,%20celebrates%20his%2050th%20state%20as%20we%20cross%20into%20Alaska.%20Our%20onboard%20National%20Geographic%20Expert%20and%20artist,%20Toni%20Segura,%20gifts%20Bill%20an%20original%20piece%20of%20artwork%20made%20just%20for%20the%20occasion.%20Photo%20by%20Patrick%20Webster Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/icy-strait-alaska-ve-2024-05-14/ daily 2024-05-14 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ve/ve122413/ve051424-a.jpg The%20rocky%20and%20exposed%20terrain%20of%20the%20Inian%20Islands.%20Photo%20by%20Kayvon%20Malek Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ve/ve122413/ve051424-b.jpg Bull%20kelp%20grows%20towards%20the%20surface%20in%20Port%20Altorp.%20Photo%20by%20Kayvon%20Malek Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ve/ve122413/ve051424-c.jpg An%20urchin%20leaves%20behind%20a%20barren%20landscape%20of%20grazed%20carnage.%20Photo%20by%20Kayvon%20Malek Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ve/ve122413/ve051424-d.jpg A%20giant%20Pacific%20octopus%20peers%20out%20of%20its%20cavern,%20interested%20in%20the%20terrestrial%20aliens%20who%20came%20for%20a%20visit.%20Photo%20by%20Kayvon%20Malek Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ve/ve122413/ve051424-e.jpg The%20beautiful%20landscape%20of%20Southeast%20Alaska.%20Photo%20by%20Kayvon%20Malek Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/inian-islands-ak-sb-2024-05-15/ daily 2024-05-15 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32418/sb051524-photoa.jpg The%20Zodiac%20tours%20through%20the%20Inian%20Islands%20are%20gorgeous.%20The%20waters%20are%20such%20a%20beautiful%20color. Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32418/sb051524-photob.jpg The%20Tidelines%20Institute%20has%20a%20special%20relationship%20with%20indigenous%20groups%20and%20had%20a%20pole%20commissioned%20for%20the%20property. Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32418/sb051524-photoc.jpg Tidelines%20has%20year-round%20caretakers%20and%20guard%20dogs%20that%20love%20greeting%20visitors. Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32418/sb051524-photod.jpg The%20sunset%20cruising%20out%20to%20Sitka%20was%20beautiful. Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/lisbon-portugal-ex-2024-05-15/ daily 2024-05-15 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72410/ex051524-1.jpg Lisbon%20Cathedral.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Cotin Europe https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72410/ex051524-2.jpg Lisbon%20Cathedral.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Cotin Europe https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72410/ex051524-3.jpg Lisbon%20Cathedral.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Cotin Europe https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72410/ex051524-4.jpg Lisbon%20Cathedral.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Cotin Europe https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72410/ex051524-5.jpg Lisbon%20Cathedral.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Cotin Europe https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72410/ex051524-6.jpg Lisbon%20Cathedral.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Cotin Europe 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https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22404/sl051424-e.jpg Humpback%20whale%20sighting.%20Photo%20by%20Jim%20Coyer Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22404/sl051424-a.jpg Landing%20near%20Cascade%20Creek%20for%20the%20morning%20hikes.%20Photo%20by%20Jim%20Coyer Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22404/sl051424-b.jpg Hiking%20through%20a%20secondary%20coastal%20rain%20forest.%20Photo%20by%20Jim%20Coyer Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22404/sl051424-c.jpg Cascade%20Creek%20meets%20the%20ocean.%20Photo%20by%20Jim%20Coyer Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22404/sl051424-d.jpg Humpback%20whale%20sighting.%20Photo%20by%20Jim%20Coyer Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/sit-eeti-geiyi-or-glacier-bay-national-park-and-preserve-sb-2024-05-14/ daily 2024-05-14 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32418/sb051424-c.jpg Visiting%20the%20face%20of%20Margerie%20Glacier,%2060%20miles%20from%20the%20nearest%20road.%20Photo%20by%20Kim%20Nesbitt Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32418/sb051424-a.jpg National%20Geographic%20Sea%20Bird%20docks%20at%20Bartlett%20Cove.%20Photo%20by%20Kim%20Nesbitt Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32418/sb051424-b.jpg Snow,%20a%20female%20humpback%20whale,%20lives%20in%20perpetuity%20as%20an%20articulated%20skeleton%20in%20Glacier%20Bay%20National%20Park%20and%20Preserve.%20Photo%20by%20Kim%20Nesbitt%20 Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/endicott-arm-sb-2024-05-13/ daily 2024-05-13 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32418/sb051324-b.jpg Loading%20up%20Zodiacs.%20Photo%20by%20Kylee%20Walterman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32418/sb051324-a.jpg Zodiac%20pulling%20up%20the%20fantail.%20Photo%20by%20Kylee%20Walterman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32418/sb051324-c.jpg Zodiacs%20in%20ice.%20Photo%20by%20Kylee%20Walterman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/petersburg-alaska-qt-2024-05-14/ daily 2024-05-14 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102413/qt051424-a.jpg Remnants%20of%20a%20somewhat%20recent%20shipwreck%20across%20the%20channel%20from%20Petersburg.%20Photo%20by%20Kyle%20Bowman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102413/qt051424-b.jpg Steller%20sea%20lions%20jockey%20for%20space%20on%20top%20of%20a%20channel%20marker%20outside%20of%20town.%20Photo%20by%20Kyle%20Bowman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102413/qt051424-c.jpg The%20soft%20sunrise%20above%20Petersburg%20makes%20for%20beautiful%20Salmon-pink%20skies.%20Photo%20by%20Kyle%20Bowman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102413/qt051424-d.jpg The%20tides%20of%20Alaska%20can%20be%20as%20extreme%20as%2020%20feet,%20and%20the%20tidal%20river%20that%20runs%20through%20Petersburg%20sometimes%20disappears%20completely.%20Photo%20by%20Kyle%20Bowman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/san-cristobal-island-it-2024-05-14/ daily 2024-05-14 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162428/it051424a.jpg Red-footed%20booby%20being%20surprised%20by%20our%20group%20who%20was%20visiting%20the%20beach%20of%20Punta%20Pitt%20on%20San%20Cristobal%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Edwin%20Alay%20Cruz Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162428/it051424b.jpg National%20Geographic%20Islander%20II%20anchored%20close%20to%20two%20eroded%20tuff%20cones%20at%20Punta%20Pitt,%20San%20Cristobal%20Island.%20This%20is%20the%20view%20from%20the%20trail%20on%20the%20high%20plateau.%20Photo%20by%20Edwin%20Alay%20Cruz%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162428/it051424c.jpg Blue-footed%20booby%20nesting%20in%20the%20middle%20of%20the%20trail.%20Photo%20by%20Edwin%20Aly%20Cruz Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162428/it051424d.jpg A%20playful%20Galapagos%20sea%20lion%20using%20National%20Geographic%20Islander%20II%E2%80%99s%20Zodiac%20as%20a%20swimming%20pool%20platform.%20Photo%20by%20Edwin%20Alay%20Cruz Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/espanola-island-it-2024-05-13/ daily 2024-05-13 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162428/it051324d.jpg The%20Nazca%20boobies%20are%20also%20nesting%20in%20Punta%20Suarez,%20and%20we%20found%20them%20really%20close%20to%20our%20trail.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162428/it051324a.jpg Waved%20albatross%20nesting%20on%20the%20path%20in%20Punta%20Suarez.%20This%20island%20is%20where%20the%20waved%20albatrosses%20meet%20to%20mate%20after%20four%20months%20in%20open%20waters.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162428/it051324b.jpg Waved%20albatross%20nesting%20on%20the%20path%20in%20Punta%20Suarez.%20This%20island%20is%20where%20the%20waved%20albatrosses%20meet%20to%20mate%20after%20four%20months%20in%20open%20waters.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162428/it051324c.jpg 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National%20Geographic%20Islander%20II%20at%20Cerro%20Dragon.%20Photo%20by%20Bernardo%20Jacome Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162425/it042724-e.jpg Land%20iguanas%20dig%20their%20own%20burrows%20to%20thermoregulate%20when%20the%20weather%20is%20too%20hot.%20Photo%20by%20Bernardo%20Jacome Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/espanola-island-et-2024-04-28/ daily 2024-04-28 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112417/et042824-a.jpg Brown%20pelican.%20A%20common%20sighting%20on%20the%20islands.%20Photo%20by%20Adriana%20Aguirre Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112417/et042824-b.jpg Espa%C3%B1ola%20mockingbird.%20An%20extremely%20curious%20bird%20which%20often%20approaches%20visitors.%20Photo%20by%20Adriana%20Aguirre%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112417/et042824-c.jpg Sea%20lion%20sunbathing%20at%20Gardner%20Bay.%20Photo%20by%20Adriana%20Aguirre%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112417/et042824-d.jpg Sea%20lions%20are%20social%20animals%20that%20enjoy%20playing%20and%20resting%20together.%20Photo%20by%20Adriana%20Aguirre Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/san-cristobal-island-et-2024-04-26/ daily 2024-04-26 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042624c.jpg Red-footed%20boobies%20are%20the%20only%20boobies%20with%20prehensile%20feet%20which%20can%20hold%20onto%20trees%20and%20shrubs%20to%20build%20a%20nest.%20That%20way,%20they%20avoid%20competition%20with%20the%20other%20two%20species%20of%20boobies.%20Photo%20by%20Walter%20Perez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042624d.jpg Frigatebirds%20are%20known%20as%20kleptoparasites,%20meaning,%20to%20get%20food%20they%20steal%20it,%20among%20themselves%20and%20from%20other%20species.%20But%20to%20get%20a%20mate,%20they%20don%E2%80%99t%20fight.%20Instead,%20they%20display%20their%20amazing%20red%20pouches.%20Photo%20by%20Walter%20Perez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042624a.jpg A%20zig%20zag%20spider%20getting%20a%20fruit%20fly%20in%20its%20web,%20an%20extraordinary%20hunting%20technique%20they%20have%20developed%20in%20order%20to%20survive.%20Photo%20by%20Walter%20Perez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042624b.jpg 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This%20crowning%20display%20of%20the%20Maritime%20Museum%20is%20an%20actual%20coast%20guard%20vessel%20that%20was%20used%20for%20serious%20rescue%20operations;%20it%20is%20now%20retired%20to%20rest%20in%20its%20splendor%20and%20remind%20us%20of%20the%20great%20risk%20of%20first%20responders.%20Photo%20by%20Kyle%20Bowman Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/multnomah-falls-and-beacon-rock-sb-2024-04-26/ daily 2024-04-26 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32417/sb042624-b.jpg Guests%20navigate%2052%20switchbacks%20while%20descending%20the%20trail%20on%20Beacon%20Rock%20in%20Washington%20on%20the%20Columbia%20River.%20 Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32417/sb042624-a.jpg Visiting%20the%20wonderful,%20beautiful,%20and%20majestic%20Multnomah%20Falls%20in%20Oregon.%20 Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32417/sb042624-c.jpg Guests,%20staff,%20and%20crew%20celebrate%20navigating%20the%20last%20lock%20of%20the%20season,%20Bonneville%20Lock%20and%20Dam,%20on%20the%20Columbia%20River.%20 Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32417/sb042624-d.jpg Light%20shimmering%20through%20the%20rainy%20mist%20of%20spring%20produces%20a%20beautiful%20rainbow%20along%20Kelley%20Point,%20Columbia%20River.%20 Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32417/sb042624-e.jpg The%20coyote,%20or%20It%E2%80%99se-ye-ye%20in%20Nez%20Perce,%20watches%20over%20the%20lounge%20while%20guests%20enjoy%20presentations%20on%20the%20natural%20history%20of%20the%20Columbia%20Basin.%20 Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/petersburg-alaska-sl-2024-04-27/ daily 2024-04-27 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042724-a.jpg Mountain%20views%20from%20Wrangell%20Narrows.%20Photo%20by%20Russell%20Laman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042724-b.jpg Beautiful%20scenery%20from%20a%20classic%20Southeast%20Alaskan%20muskeg.%20Photo%20by%20Russell%20Laman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042724-c.jpg Wild%20blueberry%20buds%20emerging%20in%20the%20forest.%20Photo%20by%20Russell%20Laman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042724-d.jpg Skunk%20cabbage%20reflections%20in%20marshy%20wetlands.%20Photo%20by%20Russell%20Laman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042724-e.jpg Evidence%20of%20a%20beaver,%20hard%20at%20work%20terraforming%20its%20habitat.%20Photo%20by%20Russell%20Laman Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/misty-fjords-sl-2024-04-26/ daily 2024-04-26 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042624a.jpg The%20beautiful%20aurora%20borealis.%20Photo%20by%20Sharon%20Grainger Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042624b.jpg Friendly%20customs%20officers.%20Photo%20by%20Sharon%20Grainger Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042624c.jpg Exploring%20Misty%20Fjords.%20Photo%20by%20Sharon%20Grainger Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042624d.jpg Exploring%20Misty%20Fjords.%20Photo%20by%20Sharon%20Grainger Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042624e.jpg Exploring%20Misty%20Fjords.%20Photo%20by%20Sharon%20Grainger Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/haida-gwaii-sl-2024-04-25/ daily 2024-04-25 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042524-d.jpg Windless%20conditions%20in%20Skidegate%20made%20for%20fantastic%20photography%20opportunities.%20Photo%20by%20Ross%20Weinberg%20 Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042524-a.jpg Paula%20Varnell,%20a%20masterful%20basket%20weaver,%20explains%20the%20tradition%20and%20craft%20of%20Haida%20basket%20weaving.%20Photo%20by%20Ross%20Weinberg%20 Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042524-b.jpg Red%20breasted%20sapsucker%20hard%20at%20work%20boring%20hole%20for%20its%20next%20meal.%20Photo%20by%20Ross%20Weinberg%20 Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042524-e.jpg Our%20fearless%20captain%20steering%20us%20across%20the%20Hecate%20Strait.%20Photo%20by%20Ross%20Weinberg%20 Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22445/sl042524-c.jpg Charting%20the%20Hecate%20Strait!%20Photo%20by%20Ross%20Weinberg Pacific%20Northwest 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The%20legacy%20and%20remains%20of%20old%20growth%20logging%20sit%20side%20by%20side%20along%20the%20Spirit%20Lake%20Trail%20just%20outside%20of%20town.%20These%20notches%20are%20where%20loggers%20would%20insert%20planks%20that%20they%20could%20stand%20on%20so%20they%20could%20cut%20through%20the%20marketable,%20straight-grained%20wood%20only.%20Photo%20by%20Eric%20Guth Alaska https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/crow-butte-sb-2024-04-25/ daily 2024-04-25 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32417/sb042524-c.jpg Four%20walkers.%20Photo%20by%20Robert%20Heacock Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32417/sb042524-a.jpg Zodiac.%20Photo%20by%20Robert%20Heacock%20 Pacific%20Northwest https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32417/sb042524-b.jpg Fence%20%E2%80%93%20and%20National%20Geographic%20Sea%20Bird.%20Photo%20by%20Robert%20Heacock%20 Pacific%20Northwest 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From%20almost%20every%20vantage%20point%20on%20the%20island,%20guests%20had%20a%20clear%20view%20of%20our%20home%20base,%20National%20Geographic%20Quest,%20anchored%20safely%20in%20the%20bay.%20Photo%20by%20Brooke%20Juhala California%20Coast https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102411/qt042524-photo-d.jpg From%20the%20iconic%20Torrey%20Pines%20Grove,%20guests%20were%20treated%20to%20fun%20photographic%20opportunities%20to%20frame%20National%20Geographic%20Quest%20through%20the%20endemic%20trees.%20Photo%20by%20Brooke%20Juhala California%20Coast https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/buccaneer-cove-and-puerto-egas-santiago-island-it-2024-04-25/ daily 2024-04-25 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162424/it042524a.jpg National%20Geographic%20Islander%20with%20guests%20kayaking%20and%20paddle%20boarding.%20Photo%20by%20Salvador%20Cazar Gal%C3%A1pagos 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Sally%20Lightfoot%20crabs%20are%20famous%20for%20their%20light%20feet%20and%20being%20able%20to%20skim%20the%20water%20when%20hop-ping%20from%20rock%20to%20rock.%20Photo%20by%20Bernardo%20Jacome Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162424/it042424-d.jpg More%20than%2070%20percent%20of%20the%20marine%20iguanas%20in%20Galapagos%20are%20found%20on%20Isabela%20and%20Fernandina%20Islands.%20Photo%20by%20Bernardo%20Jacome Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162424/it042424-e.jpg Basalt%20is%20composed%20of%20large%20amounts%20of%20iron,%20aluminum,%20magnesium,%20manganese,%20titanium,%20potas-sium,%20sodium,%20and%20calcium%20carbonate%20and%20comes%20out%20liquified%20due%20to%20the%20small%20amount%20of%20sili-cates.%20Photo%20by%20Bernardo%20Jacome Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/taveuni-fiji-or-2024-04-25/ daily 2024-04-25 0.7 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Guests%20were%20welcomed%20onto%20Anacapa%20Island%20National%20Park%20for%20hikes.%20Photo%20by%20Rachel%20Martin%0AMartin%0A California%20Coast https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102411/qt042424-c.jpg A%20sunny,%20blue%20bird%20morning%20taking%20a%20Zodiac%20cruise%20around%20Anacapa%20Island%20with%20wonderful%20views%20of%20the%20historic%20lighthouse.%20Photo%20by%20Rachel%20Martin California%20Coast https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102411/qt042424-d.jpg Guests%20enjoying%20time%20on%20land,%20exploring%20a%20unique%20habitat%20while%20keeping%20their%20feet%20dry.%20Photo%20by%20Andy%20Putman California%20Coast https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102411/qt042424-e.jpg A%20nice%20sunset%20aboard%20National%20Geographic%20Quest.%20Photo%20by%20Rachel%20Martin California%20Coast https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/santiago-island-et-2024-04-24/ daily 2024-04-24 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042424-a.jpg Buccaneer%20Cove%20is%20a%20great%20place%20for%20snorkeling!%20Photo%20by%20Charles%20Wittmer Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042424-b.jpg During%20our%20walk%20at%20Puerto%20Egas,%20we%20explored%20the%20intertidal%20pools%20where%20we%20found%20an%20American%20oystercatcher%20and%20a%20Galapagos%20marine%20iguana%20coexisting%20peacefully!%20Photo%20by%20Vanessa%20Gallo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042424-c.jpg This%20area%20of%20the%20grotto%20was%20formed%20by%20collapsed%20lava%20tunnels%20that%20once%20brought%20the%20lava%20to%20the%20ocean.%20Over%20time,%20the%20waves%20have%20partially%20broken%20the%20ceiling.%20Photo%20by%20Vanessa%20Gallo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042424-d.jpg This%20Sally%20Lightfoot%20crab%20was%20walking%20graciously%20over%20the%20rocks,%20honoring%20its%20name.%20Photo%20by%20Vanessa%20Gallo%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/isabela-island-urbina-bay-and-tagus-cove-et-2024-04-23/ daily 2024-04-23 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042324-a.jpg The%20unique%20Galapagos%20land%20iguana%20enjoying%20the%20morning%20sun,%20looking%20for%20breakfast.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042324-b.jpg Alcedo%20giant%20tortoise%20enjoying%20a%20delicious%20breakfast%20at%20Urbina%20Bay.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042324-c.jpg Golden%20reptiles%20(Conolophus%20subcristatus)%20loading%20up%20on%20fuel%20to%20start%20its%20activities%20for%20the%20day.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042324-d.jpg Galapagos%20giant%20tortoise,%20the%20most%20iconic%20species%20of%20the%20Galapagos,%20in%20its%20natural%20environment.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042324-e.jpg Galapagos%20land%20iguana%20starting%20the%20day.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/futuna-or-2024-04-24/ daily 2024-04-24 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82411/or04242024a.jpg Ceremonial%20kava.%20Photo%20by%20Tua%20Pittman French%20Polynesia%20&%20Pacific%20Islands https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82411/or04242024b.jpg Cannibal%20oven.%20Photo%20by%20Tua%20Pittman French%20Polynesia%20&%20Pacific%20Islands https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82411/or04242024c.jpg Traditional%20dance.%20Photo%20by%20Tua%20Pittman French%20Polynesia%20&%20Pacific%20Islands https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82411/or04242024d.jpg Taro%20plantation.%20Photo%20by%20Tua%20Pittman French%20Polynesia%20&%20Pacific%20Islands https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82411/or04242024e.jpg Angel%20fish.%20Photo%20by%20Chris%20Cook French%20Polynesia%20&%20Pacific%20Islands https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/wallis-island-south-pacific-or-2024-04-23/ daily 2024-04-23 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82411/or042324-pic-a.jpg As%20we%20landed%20our%20Zodiacs,%20the%20water%20of%20Wallis%20was%20like%20a%20mirror.%20Photo%20by%20Alex%20Joseph French%20Polynesia%20&%20Pacific%20Islands https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/or/or82411/or042324-pic-b.jpg Guests%20enjoy%20a%20performance%20by%20the%20people%20of%20Wallis.%20Photo%20by%20Alex%20Joseph 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Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162423/it041824-b.jpg The%20Santa%20Fe%20land%20iguana%20is%20a%20paler%20yellow%20than%20its%20cousin%20species. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162423/it041824-c.jpg Galapagos%20sea%20lions%20enjoy%20playing%20in%20tide%20pools%20where%20they%20also%20cool%20off.%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162423/it041824-d.jpg Among%20the%20few%20endemic%20insects%20there%20are%20the%20large%20painted%20locust.%20Some%20lava%20lizards%20feed%20on%20them%20even%20though%20they%20are%20quite%20big. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162423/it041824-e.jpg Galapagos%20doves%20are%20a%20species%20found%20on%20the%20islands.%20They%20are%20very%20attractive%20and%20na%C3%AFve,%20with%20blue%20eyes%20and%20red%20legs Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/north-seymour-and-rabida-islands-et-2024-04-21/ daily 2024-04-21 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042124-a.jpg A%20male%20magnificent%20frigatebird%20in%20flight%20with%20its%20inflated%20gular%20sac,%20possibly%20just%20obtaining%20a%20mate%20for%20the%20breeding%20season.%20Photo%20by%20Jason%20Heilmann Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042124-b.jpg Galapagos%20land%20iguanas%20roam%20on%20North%20Seymour,%20foraging%20on%20the%20sparse%20vegetation%20that%20is%20found%20here.%20Photo%20by%20Jason%20Heilmann Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042124-c.jpg Heading%20into%20the%20breeding%20season,%20blue-footed%20boobies%20show%20incredible%20coloration%20in%20their%20feet,%20an%20indication%20of%20their%20health%20and%20fitness.%20Photo%20by%20Jason%20Heilmann Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042124-d.jpg Small%20endemic%20lava%20lizards%20patrol%20their%20territories,%20feeding%20and%20hoping%20for%20a%20breeding%20opportunity.%20Photo%20by%20Jason%20Heilmann Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042124-e.jpg Galapagos%20sea%20lions%20relax%20on%20the%20beach%20with%20some%20younger%20pups%20who%20are%20searching%20for%20their%20mothers.%20Photo%20by%20Jason%20Heilmann Gal%C3%A1pagos https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112416/et042124-f.jpg 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Killer%20whale%20at%20the%20Canal%20de%20Ballenas%20in%20the%20Upper%20Gulf%20of%20California.%20Photo%20by%20Carlos%20Navarro Baja%20California https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/fernandina-island-and-punta-vicente-roca-it-2024-04-06/ daily 2024-04-06 0.7 https://www.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162420/it040624c.jpg Marine%20iguanas%20sunbathing%20at%20Fernandina.%20Marine%20Iguanas%20are%20the%20perfect%20example%20of%20adaptation%20in%20the%20Galapagos,%20they%20are%20abundant%20in%20the%20area,%20utilizing%20the%20nutrient-rich%20waters%20for%20feeding%20and%20the%20rocky%20outcrops%20for%20basking.%20Close%20observation%20revealed%20intricate%20social%20interactions%20among%20these%20reptiles,%20as%20well%20as%20their%20remarkable%20ability%20to%20withstand%20harsh%20marine%20conditions.%20Photo%20by%20Roberta%20Schiess Gal%C3%A1pagos 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