Whaler's Bay, Antarctica
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage, February 1, 2025
![a sign post on Whaler's Bay, Antarctica](/link/29f4e5f14ace4c6a8735447025f09a00.aspx?quality=50&maxwidth=1920&format=jpg)
A sign at King George’s Island points to some of the world’s major locations. —Sævör Dagný Erlendsdóttir, Undersea Specialist
Read this Daily Expedition Report
Makatea, French Polynesia
Pearls of the Pacific: The Society and Tuamotu Islands, February 1, 2025
![National Geographic Orion at sunset](/link/51d2554b91264da2aa9a614767839909.aspx?quality=50&maxwidth=1920&format=jpg)
We return to National Geographic Orion as a golden sunset rolls in. —Jeff Litton, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Read this Daily Expedition Report
Espanola Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, February 2, 2025
![owl](/link/21b42481f9dc46449e48bc043243284c.aspx?quality=50&maxwidth=1920&format=jpg)
This is the first owl spotted here in my eight years of being a guide. —Bernardo Jacome, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Read this Daily Expedition Report
Magdalena Bay, Baja California
Baja California: Observing the Whales of Magdalena Bay, February 2, 2025
![bottlenose dolphins swimming with a ship reflected in the water](/link/84cf1b57f32a4d479a8f77759355721c.aspx?quality=50&maxwidth=1920&format=jpg)
Bottlenose dolphins bow ride our ship, to our immense enjoyment. —Kimberly Baldwin, Naturalist
Read this Daily Expedition Report
Rangiroa, French Polynesia
Pearls of the Pacific: The Society and Tuamotu Islands, February 2, 2025
![a man and woman snorkel among colorful fish](/link/e322c9eac62e4686b35669dcf2c62f64.aspx?quality=50&maxwidth=1920&format=jpg)
Expedition Leader Lisle and his partner Stephanie soaking up the wonders of the stunning aquarium reef, surrounded by vibrant fish and crystal-clear waters. —Jeff Litton, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Read this Daily Expedition Report
Drake Passage
Voyage to Antarctica, February 2, 2025
![three black and white dolphins leaping out of water](/link/ed367bfe00bd4c3d864662f724c4a798.aspx?quality=50&maxwidth=1920&format=jpg)
Three hourglass dolphins take to the air at once, as they keep pace with our ship, doing 15 knots towards the Antarctic Circle. —Conor Ryan, Naturalist
Read this Daily Expedition Report
San Cristobal, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, February 4, 2025
![a rocky island at sunset](/link/05a5277058b14340bc7013ced4c03094.aspx?quality=50&maxwidth=1920&format=jpg)
Kicker Rock at sunset. —Roberta Schiess, Naturalist
Read this Daily Expedition Report
Horseshoe Island, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, February 4, 2025
![a ship with sunlight reflecting off the bow](/link/80e6e4192ecc4590866cd4d914b7edae.aspx?quality=50&maxwidth=1920&format=jpg)
Bow of National Geographic Endurance with the sun halo. —Jonas Beyer, Naturalist
Read this Daily Expedition Report
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Sailing Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong River Aboard The Jahan, February 4, 2025
![shrimp and fish in piles at an outdoor market](/link/0712292c13af446db41b0ebf4d7403c2.aspx?quality=50&maxwidth=1920&format=jpg)
One of the many piles of shrimp, and fish ready for sale at the Central Market. —Steve Morello, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Read this Daily Expedition Report
Los Islotes, Baja California
Baja California: Among the Great Whales, February 4, 2025
![a panga and a large rock](/link/4f4999e527094089bce2d86d5d12dc35.aspx?quality=50&maxwidth=1920&format=jpg)
A panga mooring at the snorkeling location at Los Islotes in the Gulf of California. —Bryan Holliday, Naturalist
Read this Daily Expedition Report
Torres del Paine, Chile
Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords, February 5, 2025
![a man standing on a rock edge looking at mountains](/link/7a14a589e2a84cf8af4955e769266c98.aspx?quality=50&maxwidth=1920&format=jpg)
As we hiked, the mighty granite spires rose in the distance with their snow-capped tips piercing the sky and condors soaring overhead. The weather shifted dramatically, with bursts of sunshine followed by gusty winds, adding to the raw beauty of the terrain. —Madalena Patacho, Naturalist
Read this Daily Expedition Report