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World View

7/2/2014

5 Min Read

10 Tips for Better Expedition Photos

World View

8/20/2015

4 Min Read

Wandering the Viking Ruins of Brattahlid

Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Angie Miller describes her time visiting the viking ruins of Brattahlid in Greenland.

World View

8/25/2016

3 Min Read

My First Polar Bear Encounter

11-year old Charlotte Fisher describes what it was like to see a polar bear in the wild for the first time.

World View

6/5/2017

3 Min Read

Uncovering the Best Caving and Glacier Hiking in Iceland

Lindblad scouts Alizé Carrère and Dagny Ivarsdottir search Iceland for the best guest experiences. Here, they go caving and glacier hiking.

World View

6/7/2017

3 Min Read

Seeing Iceland's Stunning Landscapes by Helicopter

Lindblad scouts Alizé Carrère and Dagny Ivarsdottir search Iceland for new guest experiences. Here, they take to the sky to find unforgettable hiking routes.

World View

1/30/2018

2 Min Read

What it's Like to See Polar Bears in the Arctic

Witnessing a polar bear in the wild is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Read on to find out how to observe the magic of polar bears with Lindblad.

World View

3/6/2018

4 Min Read

Naturalist Jennifer Kingsley's Favorite Travel Memories

Lindblad Expeditions Field Correspondent Jennifer Kingsley has ventured all over the world. Here, she describes the highlights of her travels.

World View

4/10/2018

5 Min Read

Dr. Kathryn Sullivan Shares Her Stories About Space and the Arctic

Geologist, NOAA scientist, and NASA astronaut, Dr. Kathryn Sullivan shares stories from her famed career that has taken her from the far reaches of outer space to the bottom of the world’s oceans.

World View

5/2/2018

5 Min Read

Polar Explorer Will Steger Discusses What Draws him to the World's Most Extreme Places

Polar Explorer Will Steger discusses his travels aboard the National Geographic Explorer to some of the world's most extreme places.

World View

7/12/2018

3 Min Read

Three Ways to Enhance Your Next Arctic Adventure

Ensure your next adventure trip is an unforgettable one. Here, three incredible extensions to add to your next Lindblad expedition.

World View

10/3/2018

3 Min Read

Greenland National Park by the Numbers

Explore Northeast Greenland National Park, the world’s largest national park.

World View

10/4/2018

4 Min Read

A Brief History of the Northeast Passage

Learn about the explorers who first sailed the Northwest Passage, paving the way for our expeditions across these ice-laden waters.

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Daily Expedition Reports

11/4/2024

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National Geographic Endurance

Royal and Cooper Bays, South Georgia

Our adventure began with high hopes for Royal Bay and Drygalski Fjord in South Georgia. After a peaceful breakfast aboard National Geographic Endurance , we arrived at Royal Bay where we marveled at the towering ice walls from the ship, setting an awe-inspiring tone for the day. Leaving the massive walls of ice surrounding the bay, we navigated through spectacular fjords where pristine glaciers were accompanied by graceful snow petrels gliding against the icy-blue backdrop. Our day culminated in Cooper Bay with exhilarating Zodiac cruises, where we encountered a bustling world of wildlife. Macaroni penguins perched along rocky ledges, fur seals lounged by the water, and we were even graced by a close encounter with a massive leopard seal. The evening wrapped up with insightful recaps and a delicious dinner, a perfect close to an unforgettable day in South Georgia.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/3/2024

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National Geographic Orion

Ulva and Stewart Islands, Aotearoa, New Zealand

The final day of our extraordinary expedition in Aotearoa, New Zealand had us exploring our southernmost points of Ulva and Stewart Islands. We began the day looking for native and endemic birds at Ulva Island and had a final stroll in the small town of Oban on Stewart Island. The sun was out, the seas were calm, and it was a perfect finish to our voyage.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/2/2024

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National Geographic Resolution

Parque La Tapera, Aysén, Chilean Fjords

Today we were privileged to have been granted permission to visit La Tapera Park, a private, protected area. Owned by a Chilean family, this park is open to people with an interest in nature, and being so remote, access is complicated to say the least. We were the first expedition ship to ever visit the area, and thanks to the incredible skills of Captain Heidi Norling and the bridge team, we crossed into the previously uncharted waters, only recently covered by a glacier. We sailed close to land where no ship had ever been before!

Daily Expedition Reports

11/2/2024

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National Geographic Orion

Fiordland National Park

Another phenomenal day was had in Fiordland National Park as National Geographic Orion departed our anchorage in Doubtful Sound in the morning and headed on to Dusky Sound. Mother Nature showed us all of her glory with a full range of weather as we plied the waters via ship and Zodiac. Birds galore and a visit by Hector’s dolphins whet the appetite for our intrepid explorers as we witnessed the spectacular geology and flora of this area.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/2/2024

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National Geographic Explorer

New Island, Falkland Islands

The wind was gusting 60 knots between us and New Island when we woke up this morning, even the birds were struggling to find their way. Plans onboard National Geographic Explorer pivoted to presentations from our talented naturalists while we waited for the weather to calm down as forecasted. We were provided with gems of information, including “Introduction to Expedition Photography” and “Baleen Whales of the Southern Ocean”. The weather played to our favor in the afternoon, allowing us to land on the beach to a welcoming cacophony of kelp geese. A short hike took us to sheer cliffs on the other side of the island where thousands of albatross and rockhopper penguins were busy mating. With albatross soaring overhead and rockhoppers hopping up from the shore, it was a wonder how close we could be to this hive of activity, with the birds paying no attention to our presence. Wildlife up close and personal is a memorable experience.