Photos of the Week, March 15, 2024

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. Get Inspired By Photos, Videos, Webinars, Stories, And Exclusive Offers. Sign Up

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

cormorant, sea lion, and marine iguana

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