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Expedition Stories

Explore with National Geographic Experts: Photographing Arctic Svalbard with Nick Cobbing

In this episode of Explore with National Geographic Experts, see how National Geographic Photography Expert Nick Cobbing helps travelers photograph Svalbard.

8 Stunning UNESCO Sites to Explore in the Mediterranean

Discover an array of soul-stirring, historic sites that you can explore in the Mediterranean when you sail aboard the National Geographic Orion.

What to Expect: Days at Sea

In this episode of What to Expect, learn how the experiences and amenities on board your ship will make days at sea just as enriching as your time on land.

Daily expedition reports

Daily Expedition Reports

11/5/2024

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National Geographic Endurance

At Sea en route to Antarctica

Photographing birds is one of the most difficult things to do with a camera. The trajectory of the animals combined with the movement of the ship makes it very challenging. One must keep trying and may succeed if one perseveres through hundreds of bad images…and the cold weather. Today we had many beautiful birds following the ship, and we had several opportunities to try to photograph them. During this day sailing towards our first destination in Antarctica, we had time to enjoy the ship and enjoyed presentations by National Geographic Photographer Nick Cobbing, as well as our visiting scientists Siobhan Rose Vye and Alessandro Ponzo. During our daily recap, Captain Oliver Krüß explained to our guests the technology and design of National Geographic Endurance and what makes it the perfect expedition ship.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/5/2024

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National Geographic Orion

Ulva Island

We arrived on the predator-free bird paradise of Ulva Island. In small groups with our local guides, we explored the native forest and encountered countless birds. The endemic trees of the forest are home to many species only found in New Zealand. It was a profound experience. The afternoon was spent on Stewart Island where there is only one settlement with a beautifully maintained museum that tells the history of the island. The 300 residents have a rustic hotel and pub to meet up with fellow locals, and we were able to mingle there. From the veranda we enjoyed the hotel’s local botanical gin while birdwatching our feathered friends wandering the beach. The day ended with the captain’s welcome and a perfect dinner.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/4/2024

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National Geographic Venture

Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands National Park

Our morning aboard National Geographic Venture began with a wonderful stretch class led by our onboard wellness specialist, Sabina. Following breakfast, guests embarked on hikes on Santa Rosa Island, ranging from casual meanders in search of birds, to a 8 mile hike where guests witnessed the endemic Torrey pine and Santa Rosa island fox. In the afternoon, guests embarked on Zodiacs to cruise around Santa Rosa, observing hundreds of seabirds while learning about kelp forests and the fascinating history behind the island.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/4/2024

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National Geographic Resolution

Fiordo Amalia, Chile

Early this morning we arrived at the very end of Fiordo Amaila where we were greeted with the spectacular Skua Glacier rising high into the Andean Mountains. Favorable conditions allowed us to jump into the Zodiacs for a tour around the ice in the bay, with stunning views of the front of the glacier where many of us witnessed multiple calvings. Meanwhile the undersea team travelled a few miles back up the fjord to a little island sheltered from the wind for an exploratory dive. During their dive, they were inspected by some curious Chilean dolphins, footage of which they excitedly presented at evening recap. In the afternoon, we decided to remain in the area to go for a hike up the glacial river valley to get a closer look at a part of the glacier where it had grounded much further away from the coastal shoreline. This was a fun hike, as we made our way up the valley through the many streams and rivers that lay in our path. This afternoon we definitely experienced four seasons in one day, one minute beautiful sunshine and the next gusty squalls racing up the fjord to greet us.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/4/2024

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National Geographic Explorer

Stanley, Falkland Islands

This morning, National Geographic Explorer anchored in Stanley Harbor, the capital of the Falklands. Stanley became a port of refuge for ships which had been damaged rounding Cape Horn. A busy ship repair trade sprung up in the 19th Century and merchants bought the damaged ships which were incapable of repair to use for storage. In the harbor we could see some of those derelict hulls from that era. Later, Stanley was an important coaling station for the Royal Navy and many people remember the 1982 conflict when Stanley was occupied by Argentine forces for ten weeks during the Falklands War. Today, Stanley is home to the majority of the archipelago’s population (3000) and remains a quaint, small town. It was another blustery morning, so after breakfast we donned our rain gear for a wet Zodiac ride to shore. Groups divided into their tour of interest and explored town and the greater surroundings on the Stanley highlights tour, hiking out to Gypsy Cove, or visiting a farm.

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