Expedition Stories

Our fleet navigates the world in search of adventure. These are the stories they bring back…

World View

5/20/2021

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Polar Plunge

Plunging into the frigid ocean is a badge of honor for many polar travelers. Watch as brave guests take on our polar plunge into Icelandic waters.

World View

5/20/2021

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Puffin Encounter

Learn more about the clownlike puffins of Grimsey Island from naturalists Karen Vera and Javier Cotin.

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A volcanic gas cloud blooms over a river of lava in Iceland

7/1/2021

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What It's Like to Explore Iceland's Erupting Volcano

Can you imagine being close to an active volcano? Geologist Ralph Lee Hopkins just returned from several weeks in Iceland where he got up-close views and jaw-dropping photos. See what he had to say about this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

World View

7/22/2021

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Dispatches from National Geographic Endurance

A jubilant Lindblad Expeditions team welcomed National Geographic Endurance's first-ever guests and celebrated with time-honored ship christening traditions. Here’s a taste of what it felt like to be there.

World View

6/1/2022

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Wild Personalities: Atlantic Puffin

Small but mighty, puffins can dive to depths of 200 feet and fly as fast as 55 miles per hour. Get to know the unofficial bird of Iceland, everyone’s favorite “parrot of the sea.”

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Daily Expedition Reports

Follow Along

Daily Expedition Reports

11/12/2024

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National Geographic Islander II

San Cristobal

The last full day of our expedition brought us all the way to the most eastern region of the Galapagos, San Cristobal Island. Two of the highlights of the day were the stunning red-footed boobies and of course, the infinite landscapes that San Cristobal offers. We started our morning with an early hike at Punta Pitt and enjoyed the sea lions that were everywhere.   During lunch, we navigated to Cerro Brujo, categorized as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world. We had a spectacular day to end our expedition. We created so many memories filled with wonderful moments we had in this unique place!

Daily Expedition Reports

11/12/2024

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National Geographic Endeavour II

Santa Cruz Island

During the day we visited Santa Cruz Island, and in the first part of the morning we went to the Galapagos Giant Tortoise Breeding Center to learn about the efforts done to rescue these reptiles from extinction. Throughout the morning, we were able to see baby turtles as well as the adults. During a short stop, we walked into the building that houses the remains of the famous Lonesome George, the last tortoise of the Pinta Island species.   At the end of the morning, we went to the upper part of the island and had the opportunity to visit two different farms as well as a local school where we enjoyed interacting with the students.   After lunch we had the opportunity to observe the giant tortoises in their natural habitat, walking among them as they grazed, unphased by our presence.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/12/2024

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National Geographic Resolution

Drake Passage

Today we are crossing of the infamous Drake Passage, the body of water separating the tip of South America from Antarctica. Weather plays in our favor, and thanks to calms seas and northerly winds, we are able to cover a good distance at a great speed. If everything goes according to plan, we might step foot in Antarctica as early as tomorrow morning!

Daily Expedition Reports

11/12/2024

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National Geographic Orion

Gisborne Te Tairāwhiti

It was a beautiful day in “Gizzy”, as the locals call it. We chose our own adventures today, ranging from a visit to the local arboretum displaying trees from around the world, a homestead and farm visit, and of course, a winery tour and tasting since we’re right in the middle of Aotearoa New Zealand’s beautiful wine country.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/12/2024

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National Geographic Explorer

At Sea

With a gentle following sea astern, we set our bow to the shores of Antarctica. Gentle breezes pushed us past towering tabular icebergs as seabirds streamed alongside our ship. The horizon was full of the blows from fin and humpback whales, some passing close to National Geographic Explorer , giving us incredible views of these stunning creatures. Much to our surprise, cryptic animals such as strap-toothed beaked whales and a southern bottlenose whale were spotted from the bridge to the delight of all present.   Calm seas in a breathtaking landscape lay ahead on our course to the seventh continent.