Expedition Stories

Our fleet navigates the world in search of adventure. These are the stories they bring back…

World View

9/30/2019

11 Min Read

Teachers in the Wild: Meet the 2019 Grosvenor Fellows

Our 2019 class of Grosvenor Teacher Fellows recently returned from expeditions around the globe aboard Lindblad-National Geographic ships. Four of this year’s 45 fellows took time to share some of their favorite, funny, and unexpected moments in the wild.

World View

11/17/2020

2 Min Read

The Wildness at the Heart of the World

As COVID-19 stilled human sound and motion, the whole world heard it: a silence in which something was calling out to be heard. The wildness at the heart of the world. Now, it’s time to listen. To find out what the world has to say. To give the places where wildness is still sovereign, or still in harmony, or, still unbroken, a genuine listen.

World View

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Exploring Vietnam by Sea

On an expedition along Vietnam’s coastline, enjoy easy access to magnificent cultural treasures, natural wonders, and historic sites.

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Daily Expedition Reports

Follow Along

Daily Expedition Reports

1/16/2025

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National Geographic Islander II

Buccaneer Cove and Puerto Egas, Santiago Island

Today we visited the island of Santiago. In the morning, we explored Buccaneer Cove by kayak, snorkeling, and even by glass bottom boat. In the afternoon we visited Puerto Egas. The landscape was full of wildlife and amazing geological formations that offered great opportunities for photography, conversations, and creating wonderful memories with our dear guests.

Daily Expedition Reports

1/16/2025

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National Geographic Endurance

Stanley, Falkland Islands

Today was an opportunity to explore Stanley in a variety of ways. Some of us opted to participate in a 6-mile hike to Gypsy Cove. Despite the rain, the scenery was spectacular. Others opted for a tour of the highlights of Stanley which took them on an adventure around some of the popular attractions.   After lunch there was an opportunity for more hikes and a visit to Fitzroy Farm to see a live sheep shearing demonstration. For those that wanted a more relaxing afternoon, they had the choice to explore Stanley at their own pace.   The day came to a close with a special presentation by Mensun Bound who helped rediscover the original Endurance .

Daily Expedition Reports

1/16/2025

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National Geographic Orion

Beqa Island, Fiji

Our first day of activities on board National Geographic Orion was spent visiting the tropical volcanic island of Beqa. As we disembarked the Zodiacs into the village of Naceva, we were given an enthusiastic welcome by the local inhabitants, and we strolled through the town to explore and inspect handicrafts for sale.   In the afternoon, we visited another location on the other side of the Island and after local cultural performances we had the chance to experience the renowned Fijian fire dance. Afterward, we enjoyed snorkeling among the vibrant coral reefs in the bay.

Daily Expedition Reports

1/15/2025

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National Geographic Endeavour II

Santiago Island

This is one of the islands with a wide variety of wildlife and geological scenery; part of the island is old, and the other half is relatively young. We visited early in the morning and enjoyed a beach stroll before breakfast to admire more of the Galapagos animals. Then we kayaked, went glass bottom boating, and snorkeled at the foot of a bay called Buccaneer Cove, where Darwin disembarked 200 years ago to study the Galapagos ecosystems.   In the afternoon we visited Puerto Egas, a magical place full of iguanas, sea lions, sea birds, and land iguanas. There were also plenty of land birds, such as mockingbirds, finches, flycatchers, and more.   We ended our day enjoying a BBQ dinner and a musical serenade from our naturalists to our happy guests. Dancing and singing were also part of our great journey exploring this enchanted archipelago.

Daily Expedition Reports

1/15/2025

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National Geographic Islander II

Roca Redonda, Isabela, and Fernandina Islands

Today, we visited one of the most dramatic landscapes in the Galapagos Islands. Roca Redonda Island is a paradise for seabirds. As the sun rose above the horizon, our guests were on deck watching the island come to life, with birds swarming around this tiny rock which is actually the tip of an active volcano that plunges over ten thousand feet to the seafloor.   We continued navigating south, crossing the equator and celebrating with our guests onboard. Our journey then took us to Punta Vicente Roca on the southwest flank of Ecuador Volcano, just a few miles south of the equator. We explored by Zodiac and snorkeled with turtles, flightless cormorants, and Galapagos penguins—an unforgettable morning!   In the afternoon, we repositioned National Geographic Islander II to Fernandina Island. Our visitor site, Punta Espinoza, is on the northeast side. We hiked across uneven, dark lava flows, seeing hundreds of marine iguanas basking on the shore while curious sea lion pups greeted us. Fernandina is the most recent island in the archipelago, and though it may look like a barren rock from a distance, its surrounding nutrient-rich ocean supports a thriving ecosystem.