Photos of the Week, April 4, 2025

Field staff aboard the National Geographic Islander II and National Geographic Delfina enjoyed a "family reunion" of sorts when the two ships were anchored side by side on Española Island in the Galápagos on March 31. Get Inspired By Photos, Videos, Webinars, Stories, And Exclusive Offers. Sign Up

San Cristobal Island, Galápagos

Exploring Galápagos, March 28, 2025

A Galápagos sea lion heading back to the sea while being photographed by one of our National Geographic Endeavour II guests. —Walter Perez, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Upper Amazon, Peru

Upper Amazon: A River Expedition, March 29, 2025

A yellow-rumped cacique building its nest. —Paula Tagle, Expedition Leader

Floreana Island, Galápagos

Galápagos Escape, March 30, 2025

A school of salemas during the snorkeling outing at Champion. —Ramiro Adrian, Naturalist

Loreto Bay National Marine Park, Baja California

Baja California Discovery: Exploring Mexico’s Gulf of California, March 29, 2025

Common bottlenose dolphins surfacing off Isla Coronados with National Geographic Venture in the background. —Michael S. Nolan, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Espanola Island, Galápagos

Galápagos Escape, March 31, 2025

Sister ships anchored near each other. —Ivan Vasquez, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Hood River Gorge, Oregon

Columbia and Snake Rivers Journey, March 31, 2025

After a delicious midday meal, we left the ship behind for adventures ashore. We visited the 620-foot-tall Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon. —Chelsea Mayer, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor