Maude Island, British Columbia
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii, May 12, 2023
Bedding layers of sedimentary rocks, sandstones and mudstones covered in algae. —Jamie Ramsdell, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii, May 13, 2023
Indeed, “misty” adequately describes Misty Fjord, which annually receives 167 inches of rain. As we sailed through the upper portion of the Behm Canal, the mist provided an ever-changing palette of whites and grays, which enveloped the variable greens of cedars, spruce, and alders like a torn blanket, creating both a challenge and a delight for photographers. —Jim Coyer, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
Nauta Caño, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, May 15, 2023
The afternoon skiff ride provided gorgeous skies and perfectly flat water for wildlife viewing. —Aaron Raymond, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii, May 16, 2023
The call on the radio went out: Wolf! All eyes scanned the cobbled beach in Geike Inlet and found not one, but ultimately five wolves that eventually sublimated into the forest. —Brooke Jackson, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 16, 2023
A saddleback tortoise cooling off in the pond located in its corral at Darwin Station. What a great opportunity to see this giant tortoise type, which would normally be found on the dryer and flatter islands. —Karina Lopez, Naturalist
Belluda Caño, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, May 17, 2023
Almost as soon as we got into Belluda Caño, we found this three-toed sloth posing for us. —Aaron Raymond, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Inian Islands, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, May 17, 2023
Sea otters in a kelp forest near the Inian Islands. —Kelly Ferron, Naturalist (Photo by Alex Rubenstein)
Takaroa, French Polynesia
Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands, May 17, 2023
Noni fruits have a strong and unappetizing smell, but they are purported to have many health benefits. As we walked through town, we noticed other, more familiar fruits growing in people’s yards, including bananas and papayas. —Berit Solstad, Naturalist
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, May 18, 2023
National Geographic Quest tied up at Bartlett Cove’s dock in Glacier Bay as the sun sets over the Fairweather Mountains. —David Cannamore, Naturalist
Sombrero Chino, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 18, 2023
At Sombrero Chino, we had chance to snorkel in an impressive underwater landscape where black lava meets the white sand. With great visibility, we saw sharks, rays, penguins, and of course, a great many fish. —Celso Montalvo, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Nuku Hiva, Marquesas
Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands, May 19, 2023
Guests of National Geographic Orion at the sacred banyan tree in Nuku Hiva watch a cultural dance performed by local Marquesan people. —Alex Joseph, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Inian Islands, Alaska
Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands, and Tracy Arm Fjord, May 20, 2023
Four eagles competing over a rockfish. —Jamie Ramsdell, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Loen, Norway
Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard, May 20, 2023
Our ship looking tiny from a high altitude. —Paul North, Undersea Specialist
Inian Islands, Alaska
Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands, and Tracy Arm Fjord, May 20, 2023
A small pool forms on the surface of a brilliant blue iceberg. —Eric Guth, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Fatu Hiva, Marquesas
Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands, May 22, 2023
Scuba diving in Fatu Hiva is a remarkable experience characterized by nutrient-rich waters filled with diverse marine life. —Christine Regent West, Undersea Specialist
Isabela Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, May 22, 2023
Among the most impressive geological features of Vicente Roca Point is this cave, the result of volcanic tuff being eroded by wave action over the years. —Karina Lopez, Naturalist
Ideal Cove, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, May 22, 2023
Guests land bright and early at Ideal Cove, a beautiful beach landing bathed by the silty outflow of the nearby Stikine River and across from the Le Conte Glacier valley, the southernmost tidewater glacier in North America. Ice from the Le Conte sailing into Frederick Sound helped inspire the foundation of Petersburg: a perfect fish packing location to put freshly caught seafood on glacial ice for export to Seattle. —Patrick Webster, Undersea Specialist
Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, May 22, 2023
Galapagos giant tortoise “smiling.” —Bernardo Jacome, Naturalist
Moho Tani, Marquesas
Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands, May 23, 2023
Finally, the mantas came out to meet everyone. —Adam Maire, Undersea Specialist
