This week, field staff submitted photos of spectacular landscapes in the Azores, the Pacific Northwest, and the Caribbean, as well as memorable wildlife close-ups from the Amazon, the Galápagos, and Baja California.
Santa Fe Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: A 7-Day Voyage, April 3, 2025
Beautiful sunset on Santa Fe Island. —Paulina Saa, Naturalist
Pacaya River, Peru
Upper Amazon: A River Expedition, April 4, 2025
Today, we embarked on an exciting four-hour exploration of the Pacaya River, where nature’s wonders unfolded around us. Sloths lazily clung to tree branches, and vibrant birds filled the air with their calls. We were so lucky to see so much! —Giulia Campini, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Bartolome Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, April 4, 2025
Sally Lightfoot crabs are the most common among over 400 species of crabs found in Galápagos. Today we found a few of these on our visit to Sullivan Bay Beach. —Javier Carrión, Naturalist
Rabida Island, Galápagos
Galápagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage, April 4, 2025
The Galápagos flamingo, known for its vibrant pink plumage, can be found in the island’s shallow lagoons and salt flats, where it feeds on algae and small invertebrates. —Anahi Concari, Naturalist
Amazon River, Peru
Upper Amazon: A River Expedition, April 5, 2025
As the day came to an end, we returned to the majestic confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers, the birthplace of the Amazon. There, we raised a toast in gratitude for the beauty of nature and the unforgettable experiences we’ve shared. —Paula Tagle, Expedition Leader
Trinidad
Caribbean Sea Chronicles: The Panama Canal to Antigua, April 5, 2025
A hummingbird sighting in a private garden. —David Cothran, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Coyote Bay, Baja California
Baja California Discovery: Exploring Mexico’s Gulf of California, April 6, 2025
We saw a verdin sitting on a cardon cactus during our afternoon hike. It was eating the blossoms about to bloom. —Sue Forbes, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Clarkston, Washington
Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine and History, April 6, 2025
American white pelicans. —Chelsea Mayer, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Punta Pitt, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, April 7, 2025
Red-footed booby juveniles enjoying a free ride after we set sail from Pitt Point. —Adriana Aguirre, Naturalist
Snake River, Idaho
Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine and History, April 7, 2025
Sunset on the Snake River. —Chelsea Mayer, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Santa Maria Island, Azores
Islands of the Azores: Basalt Peaks to Volcanic Vineyards, April 8, 2025
A pond filled with Iberian green frogs. —JT Tavares, Naturalist (Photo by Claudia Hossbach)
Granito Island, Baja California
Baja California Discovery: Exploring Mexico’s Gulf of California, April 8, 2025
A large colony of Baja Californian sea lions thrives on Granito Island, and many played around our boats. —Adrian Cerda, Naturalist
Soufriere, St. Lucia
Caribbean Sea Chronicles: The Panama Canal to Antigua, April 8, 2025
National Geographic Orion sits at anchor in Soufriere while we explore the island. —Cristian Moreno, Undersea Specialist
Punta Vicente Roca, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape, April 9, 2025
Guests enjoying a Zodiac ride at Punta Vicente Roca. —Ramiro Adrian, Naturalist
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