Every week of the year, the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet sends back compelling images captured on voyage around the globe by talented and dedicated naturalists and certified photo instructors. From a stunning solar eclipse in Baja California to a close-up of a purple-throated cotinga in the Amazon and an adventurous Adélie penguin in Antarctica, these are some of the best photos from the past year.
Northwest Territories, Canada
Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska
Guests explore the sea ice. —Colin McNulty, Undersea Specialist
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Treasures of the Inside Passage
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, shining green above the bridge of the National Geographic Quest. —Bryan Holliday, Naturalist
Floreana Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage
Two blue-footed boobies rest on a rock after some fishing efforts on the coast. —Cristian Villarroel, Naturalist
Cape Russell, Antarctica
Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea and Beyond
A curious Adélie penguin peeking over the sharp and high edges of the ice shelf at Cape Russell. —Anne Hedlund, Undersea Specialist
Nauta Creek, Peru
Upper Amazon: A River Expedition
We arrived at the very remote lagoon called “Renacal” with a large carpet of floating vegetation, a true paradise for reptiles. —Socrates Tomala, Naturalist and Certified Photo Instructor
La Paz, Baja California
Baja California: Among the Great Whales
The real showstopper during the fiesta at La Paz was an amazing sunset. —Megan Wehrenberg, Naturalist/Expedition Diver (Photo by Tiffany Marino, Wellness Specialist)
Española Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage
Baby sea lion, looking for its mom. —Paul Vergara, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Svalbard, Norway
Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard
Captain Heidi leading the charge as crew “push” the National Geographic Resolution out of the ice. —Tommy Heinrich, Naturalist
Sitkoh Bay, Alaska
Guests and crew counted eight different bear sightings while at anchor in Sitkoh Bay. Here is just one of the coastal brown bears that was witnessed today. —Nathan Kelley, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Belitung, Indonesia
Jewels of the Java Sea: An Exploration Between Bali and Singapore
Dancers in traditional Belitung dress connecting with new friends from the expedition through the wonders of technology. —Heather Denham, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
Elsehul, Salisbury Plains and Prion Island, South Georgia
Cape to Cape: A Voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town
Gentoo penguins on ice in the late afternoon light. —Martin Cohen, Naturalist
Cabo Pulmo National Park, Baja California
Baja California: A Remarkable Journey
A curious adult humpback whale throws its flukes at the end of a breathing sequence near guests in Cabo Pulmo National Park. —Michael Nolan, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor (photo by John Dee)
James Ross Island, Antarctica
The setting sun cast a beautiful shadow of National Geographic Resolution on a large tabular iceberg. —Tim Martin, Naturalist
Isabela and Fernandina Islands, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: A 7-Day Voyage
La Cumbre Volcano is a shield volcano characterized by gentle slopes built by successive eruptions of lava flow. This spectacular flow has traveled a long distance for almost a month. —Roberto Schiess, Naturalist. Photo by Carlos Romero.
Reine, Norway
Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland
As the National Geographic Resolution came to Reine, excitement buzzed among the guests who were eager to explore the picturesque fishing village. With its colorful red wooden houses nestled amidst towering mountains, Reine seemed like a painting come to life. The island's modest population of 314 added to its charm, offering a glimpse into the intimate rhythms of coastal life. —Giulia Ciampini, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Pacaya River, Peru
Exploring Peru: Amazon and Machu Picchu
The purple-throated cotinga is one of the most spectacular birds of the Amazon. Its vibrant coloration is amazing. Today, I snapped the very best photo I have ever taken of this little jewel that is usually seen at the top of very high trees. One was spotted in a low bush near our boat. I was so excited by this sighting that I could not avoid crying with happiness. —Photo by Carlos Romero
Nismeni Point, Alaska
Mist hanging over the expansive tide pools at Nismeni Point. —Kyle Bowman, Naturalist
Ilulissat, West Greenland
Iceland and Greenland: Edge of the Arctic
A group of glaucous gulls leaving as the ship passed. —Photo by Anne Hedlund
Desolation Sound Marine Park, British Columbia
Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands
Moon jelly appearance during a Zodiac cruise. —Patrick Webster, Undersea Specialist.
At Sea
Cape to Cape: A Voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town
Southern right whale dolphins porpoising: an extremely rare sighting! —Brett Garner, Undersea Specialist
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring The Society and Tuamotu Islands
Picture perfect: Bora Bora. —Fiona Wardle, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Bartolome and Santa Cruz Islands, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions guests having fun with a pod of dolphins swimming around the National Geographic Islander II. —Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor. Photo by Charles Wittmer
Bahia Concepcion, Baja California
Baja California: A Remarkable Journey
Guests were able to photograph a partial solar eclipse thanks to specialty lens covers made by the expedition team on ship. —Photos by D Baldwin
Inian Islands, Alaska
Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands & Tracy Arm Fjord
Two humpback whales breach in unison during an incredible display of activity this morning in Idaho Inlet. At first the whales seemed rather lethargic and then in the blink of an eye they were breaching. Everyone on board agreed it was worth the early wakeup call today! —Gemina Garland-Lewis, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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