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Taylor Butz

Born and raised on Vashon Island in Washington State, Taylor grew up exploring the forests behind his house and attending the island’s Pirate Camp during the summers. He considers himself lucky to have grown up in a place that allowed him to experience the mountains and waterways of the Pacific Northwest.

For college Taylor escaped the rain and migrated south to San Diego where he attended San Diego State University. It was here he studied film and fell in love with surfing. During his summer breaks he began working as a cabin steward and deckhand for Lindblad Expeditions in Alaska. While spending his summers with the close knit crew onboard and witnessing the wildlife and epic scenery of Southeast Alaska, Taylor knew that he had found a career path that would fulfill his need for travel. Shortly after college Taylor began working full time as a Video Chronicler for Lindblad Expeditions. He got to experience expeditions from Antarctica to Borneo and many, many places in between, all while being able to film and document amazing moments throughout the voyages.

When off the ship you will find Taylor out at the remote beaches of Washington state with a surfboard in hand and a backpack on his back. Taylor is passionate about spending as much time in the water as possible and finds peace in those serene moments sitting in the ocean waiting for the next wave.

My upcoming expeditions

Alaska's Inside Passage

Aug 2 2025
Aug 9 2025
Aug 16 2025
Aug 23 2025
May 24 2026
May 31 2026
Jun 7 2026
Jun 14 2026
Aug 23 2026
Aug 30 2026
Sep 6 2026
Sep 13 2026

Baja California Holiday: A Living Sea and Desert Isles

Dec 13 2025
Dec 20 2025
Dec 27 2025

Baja California: Among the Great Whales

Jan 31 2026
Feb 7 2026
Feb 14 2026

Baja California: Observing the Whales of Magdalena Bay

Feb 23 2026
Feb 28 2026
Mar 5 2026

Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine and History 6-Day

Mar 29 2026
Apr 3 2026
Apr 8 2026
Oct 4 2026
Oct 14 2026

Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine and History

Mar 29 2026
Apr 3 2026
Apr 8 2026
Oct 4 2026
Oct 14 2026

Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

Jul 19 2026
Jul 24 2026
Jul 29 2026
Aug 3 2026