The Belize Barrier Reef is the largest and most vibrant reef system in North America—though it's seldom explored and known to few. Watch and see why we're eager to return in 2022.
Distinctive. Spirited. Powerful. Soulful. These are just a few words to describe the music produced by the Garifuna Collective, an internationally recognized world music group from Belize.
There's a wealth of wildlife living within the rainforests, rivers, and reefs of Belize. See where we go and learn more about the many incredible animals.
Home to six Important Bird Areas, Belize is an avian oasis—crucial for endangered species like the yellow-headed Amazon parrot and the mouse-sized black rail.
In this episode of Expedition Spotlight, naturalist and certified photo instructor Jeff Litton explores the wonders of Tikal and shares why the ancient Maya ruins are perfect for expedition photography.
Lindblad Expeditions undersea specialist Katie Mills-Orcutt discusses this thriving underwater ecosystem and how our guests experience it all through snorkeling and zodiac cruising.
After two days at sea, we finally arrived at South Georgia! In the early hours of the morning the ship was maneuvered into Right Whale Bay and all looked good for a morning landing. As soon as the first Zodiac was in the water, the wind started to increase and did not stop. We had gusts of over 80 knots! Needless to say, the operation was ended and instead we enjoyed a presentation on Ernest Shackleton and the tale of the Endurance from Ezra Siegel. After lunch the wind was still blowing hard. We had moved the ship over to the Bay of Isles to wait out the weather and Expedition Diver Gail Ashton gave a talk on krill and its importance to this ecosystem. Afterwards, the fog lifted and the wind slackened a bit, allowing us to get close to Salisbury Plain by ship, however the wind was still too strong for a landing. For the full sensory experience, we had the wind coming offshore along with the smell of 73,000 pairs of king penguins with chicks, which was a moment everyone will remember.
What an unforgettable day on the White Continent. We awoke to a breathtaking sunrise, with bright orange and soft pink colors reflecting off the tabular icebergs as National Geographic Endurance gently sailed through Antarctic Sound. Our first activity of the day was a continental landing at Brown Bluff. At the landing site, we were greeted by a large group of Adelie penguins, hastily marching one after another. They resembled busy, committed businessmen hurrying to their offices during rush hour. In the afternoon, another surprise awaited us. Captain Oliver skillfully brought National Geographic Endurance onto a large piece of fast ice in Fridtjof Sound, and we had a once-in-a-lifetime experience walking on the sea ice. A few penguins napping on the ice seemed momentarily confused by our arrival and a couple of curious individuals came over, perhaps trying to figure out who— or what— we were. As the day drew to a close, just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, we were given one last gift, another walk on the sea ice, this time bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun. It was the perfect end to an extraordinary day.
Today had us in the stunning fjords of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s largest National Park, Te Reo Māori. The name of this place is linked to the incredible story of the demigod Maui who died trying to win immortality for his beloved people. A single piopio, a now-extinct native bird, flew over this land to mourn him.
This large island has stunning landscapes as well as interesting wildlife, both beneath the waves as well as on land. Several marine species live here which we enjoyed by using our many tools of exploration, including kayaks, paddle boards, glass bottom boat, and snorkeling gear. Before locals and tourists, the island was visited by pirates, whalers, and naturalists like the famous Charles Darwin who overall spent five weeks in the Galapagos aboard the HMS Beagle . Beautiful volcanic landscapes are visible from different angles, some young and sterile bordering older parts already colonized by plants and animals. This creates a captivating contrast. A great day of exploration came to an end accompanied by a gorgeous sunset.
