Lindblad Expeditions

17/01/2025

This week's photos from the field included iconic bird species in the Galápagos Islands, a pod of dolphins in Baja California, and an underwater cave in the South Pacific.

This week's photos from the field included iconic bird species in the Galapagos Islands, a pod of dolphins in Baja California, and an underwater cave in the South Pacific. 

10/01/2025

This week's photos from the field included stunning close-ups of Costa Rican wildlife, Antarctic landscapes, and sea lions full of personality in the Galápagos Islands.

This week's photos from the field included Costa Rican wildlife, Antarctic landscapes, and sea lions in the Galápagos Islands.

03/01/2025

Across the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet, field staff celebrated the holidays and rang in the new year in a variety of ways. From a holiday-themed door decorating contest on board the National Geographic Orion in the South Pacific, to spending New Year's Eve watching the sunset from the deck of the National Geographic Venture in Baja California, the holidays were unforgettable no matter where in the world guests and staff were celebrating!

Across the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet, field staff celebrated the holidays and rang in the new year in a variety of ways.

27/12/2024

Cheers to another year of unforgettable expeditions! We look forward to welcoming you aboard in 2025 for even more extraordinary adventures.

20/12/2024

In the week leading up to the Christmas holidays, shipboard staff goes the extra mile to make the atmosphere festive for guests aboard ships in the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet. Aboard National Geographic Orion, pastry chef Joseph prepared an astonishing gingerbread house display.

Aboard National Geographic Orion, pastry chef Joseph prepared an astonishing gingerbread house display.

18/12/2024

This holiday season, give the gift of adventure with a journey to Iceland, Antarctica, or the Mediterranean. To celebrate the season, enjoy up to $2,000 off per person, up to 40% off solo travel, and an additional 10% savings when you pay in full at the time of booking.

🎥 : Danielle Sapah-Gulian ()

15/12/2024

: "Sometimes it's hard not to relate wildlife moments to human experiences. Every time I watch this moment with this young elephant seal, I'm always reminded of my father waking himself up after a loud snore 😂"

- Mark Coger ()

13/12/2024

Spectacular landscapes were the main attraction in this week's photos from the field, from Antarctic icebergs to Costa Rican beaches to the grassy hills of New Zealand.

Spectacular landscapes from Antarctic icebergs to Costa Rican beaches to the grassy hills of New Zealand. 

08/12/2024

Patience and keen observation are the name of the game whenever you are trying to capture unique wildlife moments on camera. I remember one such instance when I watched a male penguin slowly walking in circles around a nest. After ten minutes, I finally understood what was happening – the penguins were taking turns to incubate their eggs. This is a common practice among penguins, allowing each partner to take turns feeding while the other keeps a watchful eye on the nest.

🎥 : Mark Coger ()

01/12/2024

Located in Costa Rica, Curu Wildlife Refuge is a prime spot for observing wildlife. Despite its small size of 12 square kilometers, the refuge boasts an abundance of wildlife. During each visit, I was very fortunate to come across a variety of species, and even spotted my first anteater in Costa Rica here.
🎥 : Mark Coger ()

30/11/2024

The is ideal for the fast-moving channels and shallow coves of Pan-American waters. Her design and engineering were informed by nearly 40 years of experience in the narrow straits of Alaska, the coast of Costa Rica and into the gray whale nursery lagoons of Baja.

📸 : Max Seigal

27/11/2024

Naturalist and Certified Photo Instructor, Christian Saa, showing us red-footed bo***es on Genovesa Island! Red-footed bo***es come in a range of color morphs, but all share the distinctive red feet that give them their name.
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26/11/2024

Kim Nesbitt (Undersea Specialist) is a marine biologist, fine art photographer, and avid fisherman. Based in Juneau, Alaska, Lingít Aaní, she spends her time between the mountains and the ocean. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Denver, and her master's in business administration (MBA) through a joint program between the University of Denver and Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan.
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25/11/2024

Explore Europe with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions and discover both the iconic and the unfamiliar. Beginning next year, you can embark on an array of new voyages that offer fresh perspectives on this beloved region—from special epicurean itineraries sailing the Mediterranean in 2025—featuring curated wine lists in partnership with Food & Wine, to immersive adventures among Scandinavia's charming isles and villages and a unique journey through the Azores where volcanic mountains mingle with emerald-green farmlands.

Fall in love with the Old World on a cruise to Europe with Lindblad Expeditions.

25/11/2024

Penguins are always entertaining to watch, and I never get tired of capturing these cute moments with them here in Antarctica!
- Mark Coger ()

22/11/2024

11.19.24: North Seymour is known for having the largest nesting colony of magnificent frigate birds in the Galapagos Islands. On the natural history walk along the dry palo santo forest, we encountered not only male frigatebirds displaying the gular pouches, but countless yellow land iguanas. Lava lizards and different species of finches were also seen.

In the afternoon, National Geographic Islander II relocated to our next island, Rabida. This island offered an exotic landscape, as its sand is red colored due to the large concentration of iron in its lava. Here, we practiced snorkeling and later in the afternoon we went back to explore the brackish water lagoon behind the beach where flamingos are often observed.
- Adriana Aguirre, Naturalist on our "Wild Galapagos Escape- 8 Day" itinerary

22/11/2024

The Antarctica season is in full swing, and this week's photos from the field reflected many reasons November is an excellent time to venture south: epic ice, active exploration and, of course, penguins! Field staff also sent in beautiful sunsets from the Galápagos Islands, Costa Rica, and New Zealand.

The Antarctica season is in full swing, and this week's photos from the field reflected many reasons November is an excellent time to venture south.

20/11/2024

Since 2014, the LEX-NG Fund, supported by our travelers, has invested in National Geographic Pristine Seas, helping to support the expeditions of Explorer in Residence Enric Sala and his team of scientists and filmmakers. Together, our two ocean-faring teams have been on a mission to inspire the creation of marine protected areas around the world.

Fast forward ten years and the impact is huge! To date, Pristine Seas has conducted more than 45 expeditions, inspiring the creation of 29 MPAs covering 6.8 million sq km and counting.

From the remote and vibrant waters of Kiribati to the coasts of Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, The Maldives, Micronesia, Canada, Dominica, and beyond — Pristine Seas has been championing ocean conservation worldwide. Pristine Seas is on year two of The Global Expedition — their five-year voyage in the tropical Pacific to support the global goal of protecting at least 30% of the ocean by 2030.

This project is one many around the world supported by the LEX-NG Fund as the result of Lindblad's collaboration with .
📸 : Mark Thiessen/National Geographic, Enric Sala, Manu San Felix