No matter where our ships were this week, the skies provided ample photo opportunities. Our field staff captured memorable sunrises and sunsets in Costa Rica, Baja California, the Falkland Islands, and the Galápagos Islands, as well as wildlife shots and spectacular landscapes.
Land's End, Baja California
Baja California: A Remarkable Journey, March 7, 2024
A humpback whale breaches in the distance off Land’s End. —Shayne Sanders, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Panama Canal
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, March 7, 2024
Sunset over the west bank of the Panama Canal. —Kelly Morgan, Undersea Specialist
Ocean Harbor, South Georgia Island
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, March 7, 2024
The wreck of the Bayard in Ocean Harbor, South Georgia. —David Huang, Undersea Specialist
Ra’iatea, French Polynesia
Fiji and Tahiti Adventure: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History, March 7, 2024
We finished the day with a stargazing session on the sun deck after dinner. —Matahi Tutavae, Cultural Specialist
Taha’a, French Polynesia
Fiji and Tahiti Adventure: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History, March 8, 2024
It is such a treat to share the water with these beautiful predators. —Adam Maire, Undersea Specialist
Fernandina Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos & Peru Escape, March 9, 2024
Coexisting in Fernandina Island. The productivity of the Galapagos ecosystem is fueled by nutrient-rich waters brought by ocean currents, supporting abundant marine life. This abundance allows Galapagos sea lions, Galapagos marine iguanas, and flightless cormorants to coexist by exploiting different niches and food sources within the ecosystem. —Salvador Cazar, Naturalist
Puerto Magdalena, Baja California Sur
Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, March 9, 2024
Sunrise at Puerto Magdalena. —Mauro Butron, Naturalist
Port Egmont, Saunders Island, Falkland Islands
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, March 10, 2024
Today turned out to be stunning, from beginning to end. It began with a gorgeous sunrise – the huge sky was lit up with resplendent reds, oranges, and yellows, giving way to blues and indigos. The seas calmed as we made our way to Saunders Island. —Eduardo Shaw, Naturalist
Isla Magdalena, Baja California
Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, March 12, 2024
Fortunately, the birds on this sandbar were feeling quite safe and secure and allowed us amazingly close encounters with them. —Linda Burback, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Isla Coiba National Park, Panama
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, March 12, 2024
Sunrise in Coiba Island National Park on the little islet of Coco where we went snorkeling. —Max Vindas, Expedition Leader
Puerto Egas, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, March 13, 2024
A stunning landscape at Puerto Egas around sunset, with a great blue heron among the shadows. —Paola Luque, Naturalist
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