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Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/lg/lg92501/lg061125-b.jpg Common%20dolphin%20riding%20the%20wake%20of%20Lord%20of%20the%20Glens%20as%20we%20rounded%20the%20famous%20Ardnamurchan%20Point.%20Photo%20by%20Emma%20Ridley Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/kyle-of-lochalsh-armadale-and-inverie-lg-2025-06-10/ daily 2025-06-10 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/lg/lg92501/lg061025-b.jpg Eilean%20Donan%20Castle,%20a%20picture-perfect%20stop%20on%20a%20picture-perfect%20day!%20Photo%20by%20Lauren%20Buchholz Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/lg/lg92501/lg061025-c.jpg The%20Skye%20Bridge,%20which%20first%20unified%20the%20Isle%20of%20Skye%20with%20the%20mainland%20in%20October%201995.%20Prior%20journeys%20between%20the%20two%20were%20only%20by%20ferry.%20Photo%20by%20Lauren%20Buchholz Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/lg/lg92501/lg061025-e.jpg Guests%20take%20in%20the%20view%20as%20we%20enter%20Loch%20Nevis%20on%20our%20approach%20to%20Inverie.%20Photo%20by%20Lauren%20Buchholz Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/tinos-island-cyclades-islands-sc-2025-06-16/ daily 2025-06-16 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sc/sc92504/sc061625-a.jpg A%20view%20of%20Tinos%E2%80%99s%20terraces%20through%20the%20characteristic%20oleander.%20Photo%20by%20Ashley%20Karitis Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sc/sc92504/sc061625-b.jpg A%20vintage%20crane%20for%20lifting%20quarried%20blocks%20of%20marble%20at%20The%20Museum%20of%20Marble%20Crafts.%20Photo%20by%20Ashley%20Karitis Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sc/sc92504/sc061625-c.jpg Colorful%20doors%20of%20Pyrgos.%20Photo%20by%20Ashley%20Karitis Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sc/sc92504/sc061625-d.jpg Sea%20Cloud%E2%80%99s%20riggers%20unfurl%20the%20sails.%20Photo%20by%20Ashley%20Karitis Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sc/sc92504/sc061625-e.jpg Adventures%20on%20Sea%20Cloud%E2%80%99s%20bowsprit.%20Photo%20by%20Linda%20Burback Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/santa-cruz-island-it-2025-06-21/ daily 2025-06-21 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162536/it062125-a.jpg A%20view%20from%20another%20planet.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Wittmer%20Naranjo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162536/it062125-b.jpg A%20Galapagos%20sea%20lion%20wakes%20up.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Wittmer%20Naranjo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162536/it062125-c.jpg Marine%20iguana%20hanging%20out.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Wittmer%20Naranjo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162536/it062125-d.jpg Curious%20yellow%20warbler.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Wittmer%20Naranjo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/santa-cruz-island-da-2025-06-20/ daily 2025-06-20 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da062025a.jpg It%20was%20a%20cloudy%20day%20with%20light%20mist%20in%20the%20highlands.%20Some%20of%20the%20tortoises%20seemed%20to%20have%20decided%20that%20it%20would%20be%20a%20slow-moving%20day,%20meaning%20they%20were%20still%20sleeping%20or%20occasionally%20sticking%20their%20heads%20out%20for%20a%20graze%20now%20and%20then.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da062025b.jpg It%20was%20a%20cloudy%20day%20with%20light%20mist%20in%20the%20highlands.%20Some%20of%20the%20tortoises%20seemed%20to%20have%20decided%20that%20it%20would%20be%20a%20slow-moving%20day,%20meaning%20they%20were%20still%20sleeping%20or%20occasionally%20sticking%20their%20heads%20out%20for%20a%20graze%20now%20and%20then.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/endicott-arm-sl-2025-06-15/ daily 2025-06-15 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061525-d.jpg Exploring%20Endicott%20Arm. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061525-a.jpg Exploring%20Endicott%20Arm. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061525-b.jpg Exploring%20Endicott%20Arm. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061525-c.jpg Exploring%20Endicott%20Arm. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/haines-alaska-sl-2025-06-14/ daily 2025-06-14 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061425-pic-a.jpg National%20Geographic%20Sea%20Lion%20docked%20for%20adventure%20in%20Haines.%20Photo%20by%20Luke%20Manson Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061425-pic-b.jpg Naturalist%20Paola%20prepping%20our%20hikers%20on%20the%20beach.%20Photo%20by%20Luke%20Manson Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061425-pic-c.jpg A%20silent%20moment%20in%20the%20woods.%20Photo%20by%20Luke%20Manson Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061425-pic-d.jpg Cheers%20from%20the%20Haines%20Brewery!%20Photo%20by%20Luke%20Manson Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061425-pic-e.jpg A%20nice%20rest%20after%20a%20challenging%20hike!%20Photo%20by%20Luke%20Manson Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/inian-islands-and-port-althorp-sl-2025-06-13/ daily 2025-06-13 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061325a.jpg Guests%20aboard%20a%20Zodiac%20observe%20Steller%20sea%20lions%20at%20the%20Inian%20Islands.%20Photo%20by%20Alex%20Joseph Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061325b.jpg Steller%20sea%20lions%20are%20the%20largest%20of%20the%20sea%20lions.%20Photo%20by%20Alex%20Joseph Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061325c.jpg View%20of%20Port%20Althorp%20from%20the%20beach.%20Photo%20by%20Alex%20Joseph Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061325d.jpg The%20temperate%20rainforest%20is%20magical%20to%20step%20into.%20Photo%20by%20Alex%20Joseph Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061325e.jpg Guests%20lean%20over%20the%20bow%20to%20watch%20bow-riding%20Dall%E2%80%99s%20porpoises.%20Photo%20by%20Alex%20Joseph Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/lake-eva-sl-2025-06-12/ daily 2025-06-12 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061225c.jpg Global%20explorers%20wrap%20their%20arms%20around%20an%20old-growth%20Sitka%20spruce%20tree.%20It%20took%20seven%20teenagers%20stretched%20arm%20to%20arm%20to%20make%20it%20the%20entire%20way%20around%20the%20tree.%20Photo%20by%20Frankie%20Wilton Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061225a.jpg Guests%20admire%20a%20banana%20slug.%20I%20always%20opt%20to%20pick%20up%20banana%20slugs%20with%20a%20leaf%20so%20as%20not%20to%20disturb%20the%20mucus%20that%20coats%20their%20skin%20and%20enables%20them%20to%20glide%20across%20the%20forest%20floor.%20The%20leaf%20also%20gives%20me%20a%20layer%20of%20protection%20as%20there%20is%20a%20high%20chance%20this%20very%20slug%20was%20snacking%20on%20bear%20scat%20in%20the%20not-too-distant%20past.%20Photo%20by%20Frankie%20Wilton Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061225b.jpg Guests%20are%20served%20spruce%20tips%20by%20yours%20truly.%20So%20many%20Alaskans%20have%20come%20to%20adore%20the%20citrussy,%20resiny%20taste%20of%20spruce%20tips%20and%20today%20our%20guests%20joined%20their%20ranks.%20Photo%20by%20Frankie%20Wilton Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22547/sl061225d.jpg Water%20pools%20on%20the%20branches%20of%20the%20understory%20of%20the%20forest%20around%20Lake%20Eva.%20Though%20it%20did%20not%20rain%20on%20us,%20the%20precipitation%20is%20never%20too%20far%20away%20in%20the%20Tongass.%20Photo%20by%20Frankie%20Wilton Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/rodman-bay-sl-2025-06-10/ daily 2025-06-10 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22546/sl061025a.jpg Hikers%20cross%20between%20massive%20Sitka%20spruce. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22546/sl061025b.jpg A%20peak%20in%20the%20valley%20after%20a%20long%20forest%20hike. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22546/sl061025c.jpg A%20welcome%20break%20for%20some%20laughs%20after%20stretching%20our%20legs. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22546/sl061025d.jpg Our%20Global%20Explorers%20get%20a%20taste%20of%20Zodiac%20driving. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22546/sl061025e.jpg The%20bow%20is%20crowded%20as%20we%20watch%20humpbacks%20en%20route%20to%20Sitka.%20%20 Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/port-althorp-and-the-inian-islands-sl-2025-06-09/ daily 2025-06-09 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22546/sl060925a.jpg Kayaks%20ready%20and%20waiting%20for%20exploration.%20Photo%20by%20Jordan%20Vest Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22546/sl060925b.jpg Salmonberries%20nearly%20ready%20to%20ripen.%20Photo%20by%20Jordan%20Vest Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sl/sl22546/sl060925c.jpg Bear%20tracks%20along%20our%20forest%20hike.%20Photo%20by%20Jordan%20Vest Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/genovesa-island-et-2025-05-30/ daily 2025-05-30 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162532/it053025-a.jpg In%20the%20foreground,%20a%20female%20great%20frigatebird%20is%20prominently%20featured%20in%20profile,%20showing%20her%20long,%20slender,%20and%20sharply%20hooked%20beak.%20This%20beak%20is%20well%20adapted%20to%20snatching%20prey,%20such%20as%20fish,%20from%20the%20surface%20of%20the%20water%20or%20even%20catching%20flying%20fish%20midair.%20Behind%20her%20and%20slightly%20to%20the%20left,%20a%20male%20magnificent%20frigatebird%20is%20partially%20visible.%20His%20most%20striking%20feature%20is%20an%20inflated%20red%20gular%20sac%20(throat%20pouch),%20which%20is%20used%20for%20display%20during%20mating%20rituals.%20Photo%20by%20Francisco%20Flores Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162532/it053025-b.jpg This%20photo%20captures%20a%20Galapagos%20short-eared%20owl%20perched%20on%20the%20ground%20and%20holding%20a%20storm%20petrel%20in%20its%20talons.%20In%20the%20absence%20of%20hawks%20on%20Genovesa%20Island,%20the%20short-eared%20owl%20takes%20their%20place%20and%20hunts%20during%20daylight%20hours.%20Photo%20by%20Francisco%20Flores Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162532/it053025-c.jpg On%20top%20of%20Prince%20Philip%E2%80%99s%20Steps,%20a%20yellow-crowned%20night%20heron%20is%20resting%20and%20thermoregulating,%20opening%20its%20wings%20to%20cool%20off%20in%20the%20middle%20of%20a%20hot%20day.%20Photo%20by%20Francisco%20Flores Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/genovesa-island-et-2025-06-13/ daily 2025-06-13 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112523/et061325c.jpg Puffing%20chest.%20Photo%20by%20Chris%20Dier Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112523/et061325a.jpg Anthony%20and%20Chris%20spotting%20a%20short-eared%20owl.%20Photo%20by%20Rashid%20Cruz Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112523/et061325b.jpg Bird%20shot.%20Photo%20by%20Chris%20Dier Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112523/et061325d.jpg A%20sea%20turtle%20nestled%20peacefully%20in%20a%20crevice.%20Photo%20by%20Anthony%20Segura%20%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112523/et061325e.jpg Building%20community%20with%20the%20other%20teacher%20fellows.%20Photo%20by%20Rashid%20Cruz Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/urbina-bay-and-tagus-cove-isabela-island-da-2025-06-18/ daily 2025-06-18 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061825d.jpg Like%20no%20other%20year%20previous%20in%20my%20memory,%20the%20endemic%20dark-billed%20cuckoo%20was%20in%20abundance%20this%20morning%20while%20walking%20the%20trail%20at%20Urbina%20Bay.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061825a.jpg So%20close%20even%20the%20female%E2%80%99s%20small,%20delicate%20red%20legs%20and%20feet%20were%20easy%20to%20see%20without%20binoculars%20or%20telephoto%20lenses.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061825b.jpg They%20have%20always%20appeared%20to%20me%20to%20have%20the%20chainmail%20covering%20of%20the%20knights%20of%20yore.%20The%20Galapagos%20land%20iguanas%20are%20in%20good%20shape,%20shedding%20of%20skin%20indicative%20of%20a%20healthy%20lifestyle.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061825c.jpg 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A%20pilot%20whale%20surfaced%20near%20National%20Geographic%20Delphina.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061725-c.jpg We%20had%20the%20great%20luck%20of%20finding%20several%20green%20sea%20turtles%20underwater%20during%20the%20snorkeling%20outing.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061725-d.jpg While%20walking%20this%20afternoon,%20the%20tide%20was%20low%20and%20marine%20iguanas%20left%20footprints%20on%20their%20way%20to%20the%20water.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/sullivan-bay-santiago-island-and-bartholomew-island-da-2025-06-16/ daily 2025-06-16 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061625-e.jpg A%20Pacific%20green%20marine%20turtle%20grazed%20over%20a%20rock%20thinly%20covered%20with%20algae,%20while%20snorkelers%20watched%20its%20every%20move.%20The%20ecological%20naivet%C3%A9%20of%20Galapagos%20creatures%20continues%20to%20astound%20me.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061625-a.jpg Young%20black%20basaltic%20lava%20overlays%20older,%20oxidized,%20red%20scoria%20during%20the%20hike%20at%20Sullivan%20Bay.%20Photo%20by%20Gilda%20Gonzalez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061625-b.jpg Galapagos%20penguins%20were%20hanging%20out%20by%20the%20beach%20when%20we%20arrived%20and%20dawdled%20enough%20for%20most%20of%20us%20to%20get%20in%20the%20water%20and%20see%20them%20%E2%80%9Cfly%E2%80%9D%20away.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061625-c.jpg Brown%20pelicans%20captivate%20the%20imagination%20with%20their%20unusual%20stance,%20attitude,%20shape,%20and%20demeanor.%20This%20individual%20was%20looking%20good%20in%20its%20breeding%20plumage,%20despite%20its%20three-feathered%20mohawk.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061625-d.jpg An%20entire%20penguin%20soap%20opera%20was%20played%20out%20under%20the%20massive%20Pinnacle%20Rock%20of%20Bartholomew.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/genovesa-island-galapagos-da-2025-06-15/ daily 2025-06-15 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182518/da061525-c.jpg In%20the%20afternoon,%20the%20tide%20was%20rising%20but%20could%20still%20make%20it%20out%20along%20the%20mangrove%20cluster.%20There%E2%80%99s%20always%20something%20around%20the%20corner.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning 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National%20Geographic%20Quest%20with%20the%20Dawes%20Glacier%20in%20the%20background.%20Photo%20by%20Leah%20Santini Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102518/qt061425a.jpg On%20the%20way%20to%20Dawes%20glacier%20on%20a%20Zodiac%20tour.%20Photo%20by%20Leah%20Santini Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102518/qt061425c.jpg Enjoying%20the%20secret%20waterfall%20from%20a%20Zodiac.%20Photo%20by%20Leah%20Santini Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102518/qt061425d.jpg Guests%20enjoying%20a%20waterfall%20from%20the%20bow%20in%20Endicott%20Arm.%20Photo%20by%20Leah%20Santini Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/petersburg-alaska-qt-2025-06-13/ daily 2025-06-13 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102518/qt061325-e.jpg Giant%20plumose%20anemones%20adorn%20the%20docks%20around%20Petersburg%20Marina. 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Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102517/qt060625-a.jpg One%20of%20the%20many%20sea%20otters%20in%20Glacier%20Bay. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102517/qt060625-c.jpg Margerie%20Glacier%20is%20a%20sight%20to%20see. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102517/qt060626-d.jpg Guests%20on%20deck%20enjoying%20the%20sunset. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/sullivan-bay-and-bartolome-island-gm-2025-06-13/ daily 2025-06-13 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061325-d.jpg The%20most%20iconic%20view%20of%20the%20Gal%C3%A1pagos%20Islands,%20Pinnacle%20Rock%20on%20Bartolom%C3%A9%20Island.%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061325-a.jpg Sullivan%20Bay%E2%80%99s%20stunning%20ropy%20lava,%20frozen%20waves%20of%20molten%20history.%20Photo%20by%20Andres%20Cruz Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061325-b.jpg A%20closer%20look%20at%20the%20fine%20textures%20and%20patterns%20of%20basalt%20rock%20formations.%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061325-c.jpg A%20dramatic%20new%20lava%20field%20encircles%20rust-colored%20cinder%20cones,%20blending%20fresh%20flow%20with%20ancient%20fire. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/genovesa-island-gm-2025-06-12/ daily 2025-06-12 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061225c.jpg A%20nesting%20female%20frigatebird. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061225a.jpg Swallow-tailed%20gull%20perching%20on%20the%20cliffs%20of%20Genovesa. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061225b.jpg Nazca%20boobies%20courting%20each%20other. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061225d.jpg A%20red-footed%20booby%20standing%20on%20top%20of%20a%20palo%20santo%20tree. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061225e.jpg Short-eared%20owl%20flying%20with%20a%20storm%20petrel. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/santa-cruz-island-gm-2025-06-11/ daily 2025-06-11 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061125c.jpg When%20giant%20tortoises%20find%20water%20ponds,%20they%20will%20not%20miss%20a%20chance%20to%20wallow%20in%20volcanic%20mud.%20Photo%20by%20Ivan%20Vasquez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061125a.jpg The%20breeding%20center%20for%20Galapagos%20giant%20tortoises%20is%20the%20best%20spot%20to%20observe%20different%20species%20of%20tortoises.%20We%20saw%20several%20juveniles%20and%20adults%20in%20their%20corrals.%20Photo%20by%20Ivan%20Vasquez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061125b.jpg Tortoises%20migrate%20from%20the%20lowlands%20to%20the%20highlands%20to%20find%20food.%20We%20have%20always%20admired%20their%20size%20and%20how%20strong%20these%20animals%20are%20to%20walk%20through%20forests%20and%20over%20lava%20flows%20to%20find%20food%20and%20to%20mate.%20Photo%20by%20Ivan%20Vasquez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061125d.jpg We%20found%20several%20males%20and%20females%20at%20Manzanillo%20Ranch.%20Photo%20by%20Ivan%20Vasquez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061125e.jpg We%20stopped%20at%20the%20pit%20craters%20and%20marveled%20at%20the%20landscape%20and%20the%20unique%20vegetation%20nowhere%20else%20in%20the%20world.%20Photo%20by%20Ivan%20Vasquez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/isabela-island-gm-2025-06-10/ daily 2025-06-10 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061025-a.jpg Giant%20tortoise%20with%20a%20Galapagos%20mockingbird%20on%20top.%20Photo%20by%20Iv%C3%A1n%20V%C3%A1squez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061025-b.jpg Galapagos%20yellow%20land%20iguana.%20Photo%20by%20Iv%C3%A1n%20V%C3%A1squez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061025-c.jpg Guests%20enjoying%20the%20hike.%20Photo%20by%20Iv%C3%A1n%20V%C3%A1squez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061025-d.jpg Ecuador%20Volcano%20Zodiac%20exploration.%20Photo%20by%20Iv%C3%A1n%20V%C3%A1squez%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061025-e.jpg Guests%20enjoying%20the%20cave.%20Photo%20by%20Iv%C3%A1n%20V%C3%A1squez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm061025-f.jpg Guests%20celebrate%20crossing%20the%20equatorial%20line.%20Photo%20by%20Iv%C3%A1n%20V%C3%A1squez%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/isabela-and-fernandina-islands-gm-2025-06-09/ daily 2025-06-09 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm060925-2.jpg One%20of%20the%20curious%20pups%20was%20looking%20for%20its%20mom.%20Photo%20by%20Cristian%20Villarroel Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm060925-1.jpg It%E2%80%99s%20hatching%20season%20for%20marine%20iguanas,%20and%20we%20saw%20a%20few%20babies%20enjoying%20the%20sun%20on%20the%20black%20basalt%20rocks.%20Photo%20by%20Cristian%20Villarroel Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm060925-3.jpg Diving%20blue-footed%20boobies%20were%20impressive%20to%20see%20firsthand.%20Photo%20by%20Cristian%20Villarroel Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm060925-4.jpg We%20have%20nonvenomous%20snakes%20in%20the%20Galapagos,%20and%20this%20Galapagos%20racer%20snake%20was%20exploring%20the%20rocks%20as%20we%20passed.%20Photo%20by%20Cristian%20Villarroel Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/rabida-and-santiago-islands-gm-2025-06-08/ daily 2025-06-08 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm060825-b.jpg A%20charming,%20young%20sea%20lion%20paused%20for%20a%20moment.%20Photo%20by%20Andres%20Cruz Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm060825-a.jpg Flamingos%20in%20a%20quiet%20brackish%20lagoon.%20Photo%20by%20Andres%20Cruz%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm060825-c.jpg A%20mockingbird%20paused%20to%20inspect%20the%20visitors.%20Photo%20by%20Andres%20Cruz Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm060825-d.jpg A%20Gal%C3%A1pagos%20land%20iguana%20paused%20on%20the%20trail.%20Photo%20by%20Andres%20Cruz Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm060825-e.jpg Gal%C3%A1pagos%20fur%20sea%20lions%20rest%20in%20the%20shade%20among%20the%20rocks.%20Photo%20by%20Andres%20Cruz Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/ushk-bay-and-emmons-island-sb-2025-06-01/ daily 2025-06-01 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32521/sb060125-photo-e-cropped.jpg A%20harbor%20seal%20pokes%20its%20head%20above%20the%20water%20near%20Emmons%20Island.%20The%20seals%20were%20curious%20as%20they%20watched%20the%20Zodiacs%20cruise%20nearby.%20Photo%20by%20Emily%20Mall Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32521/sb060125-photo-a.jpg 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Just%20a%20bull%20with%20his%20gals.%20Photo%20by%20Jessie%20Johnson Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102517/qt052825-c.jpg A%20guest%20gets%20up-close-and-personal%20with%20wildlife.%20Photo%20by%20Ellie%20Piper Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102517/qt052825-d.jpg Forest%20bathing.%20Photo%20by%20Eric%20Holst Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102517/qt052825-e.jpg A%20beautiful%20end%20to%20the%20day.%20Photo%20by%20Eric%20Holst Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/south-plazas-and-santa-fe-islands-it-2025-05-29/ daily 2025-05-29 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162532/it052925a.jpg South%20Plazas%20Island.%20Early%20morning%20sunrise,%20as%20the%20Zodiacs%20and%20their%20drivers%20were%20getting%20ready%20to%20start%20the%20activities.%20Photo%20by%20Paulina%20Saa Gal%C3%A1pagos 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One%20of%20the%20views%20from%20the%20jetboat%20ride:%20a%20bald%20eagle%20looking%20for%20its%20next%20meal!%20Our%20jetboat%20drivers%20shared%20that%20bald%20eagles%20nest%20in%20the%20same%20tree%20for%20as%20long%20as%20they%20can%20keep%20the%20nest%20clean,%20which%20can%20last%20many%20years!%20Photo%20by%20Brady%20Clarke Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/misty-fjords-national-monument-sb-2025-05-24/ daily 2025-05-24 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32520/sb052425-a.jpg A%20bald%20eagle%20dries%20its%20feathers%20atop%20a%20Sitka%20spruce%20at%20the%20eastern%20extent%20of%20Rudyard%20Bay%20in%20a%20dead-end%20bay%20known%20as%20God's%20Pocket. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32520/sb052425-b.jpg A%20coastal%20brown%20bear%20emerges%20from%20the%20tall%20grasses%20and%20sedges%20of%20Misty%20Fjords%20National%20Monument. Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32520/sb052425-c.jpg The%20massive%20batholith%20of%20Punchbowl%20cove%20on%20our%20entry%20into%20Rudyard%20Bay,%20Misty%20Fjords%20National%20Monument.%20 Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32520/sb052425-d.jpg An%20orca%20is%20spotted%20off%20the%20bow%20of%20the%20ship%20as%20it%20races%20south%20toward%20New%20Eddystone%20Rock,%20seemingly%20chasing%20several%20Dall%E2%80%99s%20porpoises%20also%20seen%20in%20the%20area.%20 Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32520/sb052425-e.jpg The%20ship%20left%20Misty%20Fjords%20National%20Monument%20through%20Rudyard%20Bay%20before%20turning%20south%20into%20Behm%20Canal%20toward%20Ketchikan.%20 Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/santa-cruz-island-da-2025-05-23/ daily 2025-05-23 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182514/da052325d.jpg Freshwater%20pond%20with%20tortoises,%20in%20the%20highlands%20of%20Santa%20Cruz.%20Photo%20by%20Christian%20Saa Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182514/da052325a.jpg Saddle-backed%20giant%20tortoises%20mating%20at%20the%20breeding%20center.%20Photo%20by%20Christian%20Saa Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182514/da052325b.jpg Lonesome%20George,%20the%20last%20of%20the%20Pinta%20tortoises%20before%20extinction.%20Photo%20by%20Christian%20Saa Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182514/da052325c.jpg Closeup%20of%20a%20tortoise%20leg;%20it%20resembles%20elephant%20skin.%20Photo%20by%20Christian%20Saa Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182514/da052325e.jpg Pit%20crater,%20an%20interesting%20volcanic%20formation%20in%20the%20scalesia%20forest.%20Photo%20by%20Christian%20Saa Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/siglufjordur-ex-2025-05-29/ daily 2025-05-29 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72553/ex052925-g.jpg Herring%20boats%20on%20display%20in%20the%20Herring%20Museum.%20Photo%20by%20Steve%20Morello Iceland https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72553/ex052925-a.jpg Fresh%20herring%20waiting%20to%20be%20cleaned.%20Photo%20by%20Steve%20Morello Iceland https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72553/ex052925-b.jpg Herring%20Girl%20cleaning%20herring%20at%20the%20museum.%20Photo%20by%20Steve%20Morello Iceland https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72553/ex052925-d.jpg One%20of%20the%20colorful%20Herring%20Girls%20packing%20herring%20in%20salt.%20Photo%20by%20Steve%20Morello Iceland https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72553/ex052925-e.jpg After%20the%20work%20of%20cleaning%20the%20herring,%20a%20good%20dance%20is%20always%20a%20welcome%20treat.%20Photo%20by%20Steve%20Morello Iceland https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72553/ex052925-f.jpg Cotton%20grass%20growing%20outside%20the%20Herring%20Museum.%20Photo%20by%20Steve%20Morello Iceland https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/loen-norway-rs-2025-05-29/ daily 2025-05-29 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/rs/rs152507/rs052925-1.jpg Exploring%20Loen,%20Norway.%20Photo%20by%20Jeff%20Litton Arctic https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/rs/rs152507/rs052925-2.jpg Exploring%20Loen,%20Norway.%20Photo%20by%20Jeff%20Litton Arctic 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https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172509/gm051125c.jpg A%20very%20playful%20and%20curious%20sea%20lion%20during%20our%20snorkeling%20activity.%20It%20came%20really%20close%20to%20the%20camera,%20definitely%20wanting%20to%20be%20the%20star%20of%20the%20show.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Cazar Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172509/gm051125a.jpg The%20kayaks%20ready%20to%20deploy%20just%20before%20spotting%20the%20pod%20of%20dolphins.%20The%20kayakers%20were%20the%20first%20ones%20to%20see%20the%20dolphins.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Cazar Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172509/gm051125b.jpg The%20iconic%20red-sand%20beach%20of%20Rabida%20Island,%20a%20breathtaking%20landscape%20with%20National%20Geographic%20Gemini%20in%20the%20backdrop.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Cazar Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172509/gm051125d.jpg 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Creeping%20morning%20glory%20adds%20a%20bit%20of%20color%20to%20the%20trail%20during%20the%20end%20of%20the%20warm%20season.%20Photo%20by%20Jason%20Heilmann Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112518/et050625-b.jpg A%20Galapagos%20land%20iguana%20takes%20advantage%20of%20the%20open%20trail%20to%20sun%20himself%20and%20forage%20for%20his%20daily%20sustenance.%20Photo%20by%20Jason%20Heilmann Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112518/et050625-c.jpg A%20scallop%20shell%20washed%20onto%20Urvina%20Bay%20Beach,%20somewhat%20of%20a%20rare%20sighting%20due%20to%20the%20deep%20surrounding%20waters%20of%20the%20archipelago.%20Photo%20by%20Jason%20Heilmann Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/isabela-and-fernandina-islands-da-2025-05-06/ daily 2025-05-06 0.7 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2025-05-06 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32517/sb050625-b.jpg The%20mortuary%20poles%20on%20SGang%20Gwaay.%20Photo%20by%20Ayla%20Townsend Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32517/sb050625-a.jpg The%20sunlight%20penetrated%20the%20trees%20to%20light%20the%20mossy%20path%20through%20the%20forest.%20Photo%20by%20Shannon%20Malone Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32517/sb050625-c.jpg The%20path%20is%20lined%20with%20shells%20collected%20from%20the%20shores%20of%20SGang%20Gwaay.%20Photo%20by%20Ayla%20Townsend Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32517/sb050625-d.jpg This%20view%20shows%20the%20old%20structures%20of%20the%20Haida%20village%20on%20SGang%20Gwaay.%20Photo%20by%20Ayla%20Townsend Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32517/sb050625-e.jpg The%20reflection%20of%20blue%20skies%20and%20the%20Haida%20village%20from%20the%20shore.%20Photo%20by%20Ayla%20Townsend Alaska https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/floreana-island-gm-2025-05-06/ daily 2025-05-06 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172508/gm050625d-cropped.jpg National%20Geographic%20Gemini. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172508/gm050625a.jpg A%20Zodiac%20full%20of%20National%20Geographic%20Gemini%20hikers%20ready%20to%20explore%20Floreana%20Island. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172508/gm050625b.jpg Sunset%20at%20Punta%20Cormorant%20with%20the%20branches%20of%20the%20palo%20verde%20trees%20cast%20against%20a%20beautiful%20sky. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172508/gm050625c.jpg Headed%20to%20recap%20and%20a%20BBQ%20dinner%20under%20a%20sky%20full%20of%20stars. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/calanais-isle-of-lewis-ex-2025-05-06/ daily 2025-05-06 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72521/ex050625-a.jpg View%20of%20the%20Standing%20Stones%20of%20Calanais.%20Photo%20by%20Simone%20Edgar%20Holmes Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72521/ex050625-b.jpg The%20surrounding%20landscape%20on%20the%20Isle%20of%20Lewis.%20Photo%20by%20Simone%20Edgar%20Holmes Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72521/ex050625-c.jpg A%20guest%20practices%20photography%20skills%20on%20the%20details%20of%20the%20Lewisian%20Gneiss.%20Photo%20by%20Simone%20Edgar%20Holmes Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/punta-pitt-and-cerro-brujo-san-cristobal-island-gm-2025-05-05/ daily 2025-05-05 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172508/gm050525-d-cropped.jpg Afternoon%20weather%20conditions%20were%20perfect%20at%20Cerro%20Brujo%20for%20an%20exploration%20of%20this%20beautiful%20coastline%20by%20kayak.%20Photo%20by%20Ixora%20Berdonces Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172508/gm050525-a.jpg Blue-footed%20boobies%20are%20opportunistic%20breeders%20and%20wait%20for%20the%20bonanza%20the%20lower%20ocean%20temperatures%20bring%20to%20start%20looking%20for%20a%20mate.%20Photo%20by%20Gilda%20Gonzalez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172508/gm050525-b.jpg The%20landscape%20at%20Punta%20Pitt%20is%20quite%20stunning.%20This%20site%20was%20the%20first%20spotted%20by%20the%20crew%20of%20HMS%20Beagle%20when%20they%20first%20approached%20the%20Galapagos%20in%201835.%20Photo%20by%20Gaby%20Bohorquez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172508/gm050525-c.jpg The%20curiosity%20of%20juvenile%20red-footed%20boobies%20has%20no%20equal.%20They%20approached%20for%20a%20close%20inspection%20as%20we%20departed%20from%20our%20anchorage.%20Photo%20by%20Gaby%20Bohorquez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172508/gm050525-e.jpg The%20beautiful,%20white%20sandy%20beach%20of%20Cerro%20Brujo%20is%20surrounded%20by%20coastal%20vegetation%20that%20stays%20evergreen%20all%20year%20round.%20Photo%20by%20Gilda%20Gonzalez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/santiago-and-bartolome-islands-da-2025-05-05/ daily 2025-05-05 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182512/da050525-c-without-watermark-2.jpg Galapagos%20penguin%20bathing.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Wittmer%20Naranjo Gal%C3%A1pagos 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Naturalist/Expedition%20Diver%20Maya%20Santangelo%20on%20the%20wreck%20of%20the%20SMS%20Dresden%20with%20dead%20man%E2%80%99s%20fingers%20soft%20corals%20growing%20on%20the%20structure%20of%20the%20cruiser.%20Photo%20by%20Justin%20Hofman Europe%20&%20British%20Isles https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72541/ex050525-b.jpg A%20sea%20slug%20feeding%20on%20hydroids.%20Photo%20by%20Justin%20Hofman Europe%20&%20British%20Isles https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72541/ex050525-c.jpg A%20sea%20slug%20feeding%20on%20hydroids.%20Photo%20by%20Justin%20Hofman Europe%20&%20British%20Isles https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72541/ex050525-d.jpg Dead%20man%E2%80%99s%20fingers%20(soft%20corals)%20growing%20on%20the%20YC21%20barge.%20Photo%20by%20Justin%20Hofman Europe%20&%20British%20Isles https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72541/ex050525-e.jpg Naturalist/Expedition%20Diver%20Maya%20Santangelo%20on%20the%20YC21%20barge.%20Photo%20by%20Justin%20Hofman Europe%20&%20British%20Isles https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ex/ex72541/ex050525-f.jpg A%20massive%20European%20lobster%20underneath%20the%20sheet%20of%20deck%20plating%20from%20the%20SMS%20Dresden.%20Photo%20by%20Justin%20Hofman Europe%20&%20British%20Isles https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/genovesa-island-et-2025-05-02/ daily 2025-05-02 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112517/et050225-a.jpg A%20red-footed%20booby%20on%20red%20mangrove%20trees.%20Photo%20by%20Paul%20Vergara Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112517/et050225-b.jpg An%20adult%20Nazca%20booby.%20Photo%20by%20Paul%20Vergara Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112517/et050225-c.jpg A%20romantic%20great%20frigatebird%20couple.%20Photo%20by%20Paul%20Vergara Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112517/et050225-d.jpg A%20juvenile%20Nazca%20booby.%20Photo%20by%20Paul%20Vergara Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/santa-cruz-island-it-2025-05-05/ daily 2025-05-05 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162527/it050525b.jpg The%20Santa%20Cruz%20giant%20tortoise%20can%20weigh%20up%20to%20500%20pounds%20and%20live%20more%20than%20100%20years,%20making%20them%20some%20the%20vertebrates%20that%20live%20the%20longest.%20Photo%20by%20Salvador%20Cazar Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162527/it050525a.jpg The%20Santa%20Cruz%20giant%20tortoise%20is%20one%20of%20the%20most%20iconic%20and%20admired%20species%20in%20the%20Galapagos%20Islands.%20They%20are%20found%20primarily%20in%20the%20lush%20highlands%20of%20Santa%20Cruz%20Island%20grazing%20on%20grasses,%20leaves,%20and%20cactus%20pads%20and%20fruits.%20Photo%20by%20Salvador%20Cazar Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162527/it050525c.jpg The%20Galapagos%20giant%20tortoises%20are%20the%20biggest%20herbivores%20on%20the%20islands,%20playing%20a%20crucial%20role%20by%20dispersing%20seeds%20in%20the%20forest,%20shaping%20the%20vegetation%20on%20the%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Salvador%20Cazar Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/anacapa-and-santa-cruz-islands-channel-islands-national-park-qt-2025-05-05/ daily 2025-05-05 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102514/qt050525-a.jpg A%20look%20at%20Anacapa%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Kim%20Nesbitt California%20Coast https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102514/qt050525-b.jpg After%20climbing%20a%20ladder%20from%20a%20moving%20Zodiac,%20we%20then%20walked%20up%20150%20feet%20of%20stairs%20to%20begin%20our%20hikes%20on%20Anacapa%20Island.%20Definitely%20exciting!%20Photo%20by%20Kim%20Nesbitt California%20Coast https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/qt/qt102514/qt050525-c.jpg Santa%20Cruz%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Kim%20Nesbitt California%20Coast https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/haida-gwaii-daajing-giids-sb-2025-05-05/ daily 2025-05-05 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32517/sb050525-a.jpg Dense%20moss%20engulfs%20a%20decomposing%20log. Canada https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32517/sb050525-b.jpg A%20deep%20forest%20view%20from%20a%20bridge%20path%20on%20the%20way%20to%20the%20Spirit%20Lakes. Canada https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32517/sb050525-c.jpg A%20mushroom%20cap%20holds%20a%20bit%20of%20water%20deep%20in%20the%20forest. Canada https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32517/sb050525-d.jpg Close%20up%20of%20Haida%20totem%20pole%20showing%20the%20bear%E2%80%99s%20mouth. Canada https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32517/sb050525-e.jpg A%20totem%20pole%20contrasts%20against%20the%20gray%20sky%20of%20the%20morning. Canada https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/in-the-ice-80-north-rs-2025-05-05/ daily 2025-05-05 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/rs/rs152504/rs050525-b.jpg A%20hooded%20seal%20sitting%20on%20the%20fast%20ice. Arctic https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/rs/rs152504/rs050525-a.jpg Little%20auks%20flying%20by%20with%20a%20single%20killer%20whale%20in%20the%20distance. Arctic https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/rs/rs152504/rs050525-c.jpg National%20Geographic%20Resolution%20parked%20in%20the%20fast%20ice%20at%2080%C2%B0%20north. 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Panoramic%20of%20the%20volcano.%20Photo%20by%20Maria%20Intxaustegi Europe%20&%20British%20Isles https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/punta-pitt-and-cerro-brujo-san-cristobal-island-gm-2025-04-21/ daily 2025-04-21 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172506/gm042125-a.jpg Along%20the%20trail%20of%20Punta%20Pitt,%20we%20encountered%20some%20blue-footed%20boobies%20getting%20ready%20to%20go%20feeding,%20while%20others%20were%20looking%20for%20a%20mate.%20Photo%20by%20Gilda%20Gonzalez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172506/gm042125-b.jpg Red-footed%20boobies%20have%20a%20colony%20on%20Punta%20Pitt,%20and%20they%20are%20one%20of%20the%20most%20colorful%20seabirds%20of%20the%20archipelago.%20Photo%20by%20Gilda%20Gonzalez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172506/gm042125-c.jpg At%20Cerro%20Brujo%20we%20deployed%20kayaks,%20the%20perfect%20way%20to%20explore%20this%20area%20and%20its%20striking%20cliffs.%20Photo%20by%20Gilda%20Gonzalez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172506/gm042125-d.jpg Along%20the%20coast%20of%20Cerro%20Brujo%20there%20is%20a%20combination%20of%20old%20lava%20flows,%20white%20sand,%20and%20%20turquoise%20blue%20water%20that%20makes%20this%20a%20remarkably%20beautiful%20place.%20Photo%20by%20Gilda%20Gonzalez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172506/gm042125-e.jpg We%20had%20a%20chance%20to%20enjoy%20a%20great%20sunset%20by%20the%20uniquely%20shaped%20Leon%20Dormido%20Islet.%20Photo%20by%20Gilda%20Gonzalez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/sulivan-bay-and-bartolome-island-da-2025-04-21/ daily 2025-04-21 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182510/da042125-b.jpg A%20great%20blue%20heron%20foraging%20by%20the%20beach.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Wittmer%20Naranjo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182510/da042125-a.jpg Contrasting%20lava%20in%20Sulivan%20Bay,%20Santiago%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Wittmer%20Naranjo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182510/da042125-c.jpg Iconic%20view%20from%20Bartolom%C3%A9%C2%B4s%20ultimate%20viewpoint.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Wittmer%20Naranjo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182510/da042125-d.jpg Guests%20descending%20the%20second%20round%20of%20steps.%20Photo%20by%20Felipe%20Wittmer%20Naranjo Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/hells-canyon-sb-2025-04-18/ daily 2025-04-18 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041825-c.jpg Exploring%20Hells%20Canyon.%20Photo%20by%20Alyssa%20Stoller Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041825-a.jpg Exploring%20Hells%20Canyon.%20Photo%20by%20Alyssa%20Stoller Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041825-b.jpg Exploring%20Hells%20Canyon.%20Photo%20by%20Alyssa%20Stoller Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041825-d.jpg Exploring%20Hells%20Canyon.%20Photo%20by%20Alyssa%20Stoller Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/genovesa-island-it-2025-04-19/ daily 2025-04-19 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041925-a.jpg In%20the%20sandy,%20open%20area%20of%20Darwin%20Bay,%20two%20red-footed%20boobies%20fight%20over%20a%20good%20nesting%20twig,%20but%20one%20is%20a%20juvenile!%20Perhaps%20it%20thinks%20it%E2%80%99s%20food?%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041925-b.jpg Great%20frigatebirds%20were%20in%20full%20display%20mode.%20The%20audio%20senses%20were%20filled%20with%20the%20glorious,%20wild%20sound.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041925-c.jpg A%20red-footed%20booby%20takes%20off%20with%20the%20perfect%20twig.%20Despite%20attempts%20by%20frigates%20to%20steal%20the%20twig,%20the%20booby%20made%20it%20home!%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041925-d.jpg The%20rarest%20gull%20in%20the%20world%20is%20the%20Galapagos%20lava%20gull,%20like%20this%20adult%20and%20chick.%20Both%20visited%20the%20ship%20for%20a%20while%20later%20in%20the%20day.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041925-e.jpg There%20is%20nothing%20quite%20like%20the%20pastels%20and%20vibrant%20blue%20seen%20in%20the%20faces%20of%20red-footed%20boobies.%20Photo%20by%20Cindy%20Manning Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/chinese-hat-and-sullivan-bay-it-2025-04-18/ daily 2025-04-18 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041825-d.jpg Galapagos%20penguins%20dodge%20extinction%20daily.%20They%20face%20threats%20like%20El%20Ni%C3%B1o%20events,%20invasive%20predators,%20and%20climate%20change%20overall.%20They%20are%20tough%20survivors.%20Photo%20by%20Bernardo%20Jacome Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041825-a.jpg Cinder%20cones%20are%20made%20of%20volcanic%20popcorn.%20Lava%20spit%20out%20by%20the%20cones%20cools%20down%20quickly%20due%20to%20steam%20and%20forms%20cinders.%20The%20cinders%20abruptly%20grow%20into%20the%20formation%20of%20little%20cones.%20Photo%20by%20Bernardo%20Jacome Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041825-b.jpg Lava%20cactus%20thrives%20with%20almost%20no%20soil.%20Unlike%20our%20needy%20houseplants,%20it%20grows%20from%20a%20tiny%20bit%20of%20eroded%20dust%20over%20volcanic%20rocks.%20Photo%20by%20Bernardo%20Jacome Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041825-c.jpg Sullivan%20Bay%E2%80%99s%20lava%20field%20is%20younger%20than%20the%20Eiffel%20Tower,%20which%20was%20completed%20about%20130%20years%20ago.%20The%20field%20is%20younger%20than%20many%20of%20our%20guests%E2%80%99%20great%20grandparents.%20Photo%20by%20Bernardo%20Jacome Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/santiago-and-bartolome-island-gm-2025-04-18/ daily 2025-04-18 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172505/gm041825-a.jpg View%20of%20Bartolome%20Island%20from%20the%20beach%20of%20Sullivan%20Bay%20on%20Santiago%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Karina%20Lopez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172505/gm041825-b.jpg Sally%20Lightfoot%20crab%20on%20the%20beach%20at%20Sullivan%20Bay.%20Photo%20by%20Karina%20Lopez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172505/gm041825-c.jpg National%20Geographic%20Gemini%20guests%20enjoying%20the%20beach%20of%20Sullivan%20Bay%20on%20Santiago%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Karina%20Lopez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172505/gm041825-d.jpg Spatter%20cones%20and%20volcanic%20landscape%20along%20the%20trail%20on%20Bartolome%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Karina%20Lopez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172505/gm041825-e.jpg The%20iconic%20Pinnacle%20Rock.%20Photo%20by%20Karina%20Lopez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/genovesa-island-gm-2025-04-17/ daily 2025-04-17 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172505/gm041725-a.jpg Swallow-tailed%20gulls%20are%20common%20on%20Genovesa,%20and%20today%20we%20observed%20many%20of%20their%20chicks.%20Photo%20by%20Adriana%20Aguirre Gal%C3%A1pagos 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Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172505/gm041625a.jpg Exploring%20Santa%20Cruz%20Island. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172505/gm041625b.jpg Exploring%20Santa%20Cruz%20Island. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172505/gm041625c.jpg Exploring%20Santa%20Cruz%20Island. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/seymour-and-rabida-islands-et-2025-04-20/ daily 2025-04-20 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112516/et042025c.jpg A%20lava%20heron%20feeding%20on%20a%20lava%20lizard. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112516/et042025a.jpg Blue-footed%20booby%20trying%20to%20get%20the%20attention%20of%20a%20potential%20mate. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112516/et042025b.jpg A%20land%20iguana%20hiding%20in%20the%20vegetation. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112516/et042025d.jpg A%20flamingo%20looking%20at%20us%20from%20the%20lagoon. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/bartolome-and-sombrero-chino-et-2025-04-17/ daily 2025-04-17 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112515/et041725-a.jpg This%20stunning%20photo%20captures%20the%20iconic%20landscape%20of%20Bartolom%C3%A9%20Island%20in%20the%20Gal%C3%A1pagos.%20Front%20and%20right%20of%20center%20is%20the%20striking%20Pinnacle%20Rock.%20Photo%20by%20Karina%20Ramon%20Gomez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112515/et041725-b.jpg From%20this%20vantage%20point%20on%20Bartolom%C3%A9%20Island,%20we%20can%20appreciate%20National%20Geographic%20Endeavour%20II.%20The%20ship%20is%20anchored%20in%20the%20channel%20that%20separates%20Bartolom%C3%A9%20from%20Santiago%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Karina%20Ramon%20Gomez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112515/et041725-c.jpg A%20group%20of%20Gal%C3%A1pagos%20penguins%20perched%20on%20the%20dark,%20rugged%20volcanic%20rocks%20at%20the%20water%E2%80%99s%20edge.%20The%20penguins,%20with%20their%20sleek%20black%20backs%20and%20white%20bellies,%20appear%20alert%20and%20at%20ease%20in%20their%20natural%20habitat.%20Photo%20by%20Karina%20Ramon%20Gomez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112515/et041725-d.jpg This%20photo%20captures%20a%20peaceful%20moment%20between%20two%20sea%20lions.%20It's%20lovely%20how%20they've%20chosen%20this%20spot%20on%20the%20beach%20to%20rest%20together,%20undisturbed.%20Photo%20by%20Karina%20Ramon%20Gomez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/pacaya-river-dl-2025-04-18/ daily 2025-04-18 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041825-b.jpg Cayman%20lizard.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041825-a.jpg Taricaya%20river%20turtles.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041825-c.jpg Red%20howler%20monkey.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/clavero-lake-and-supay-dl-2025-04-16/ daily 2025-04-16 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041625-d.jpg Mother%20and%20daughter%20in%20their%20canoe.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041625-ajpg.jpg A%20pink%20river%20dolphin.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041625-b.jpg A%20sand-colored%20night%20hawk.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041625-c.jpg The%20catch%20of%20the%20day%20at%20Clavero%20Lake.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/pahuachiro-nauta-and-yarapa-river-dl-2025-04-15/ daily 2025-04-15 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041525-01.jpg Female%20squirrel%20monkey%20carrying%20her%20baby.%20Photo%20by%20Carlos%20Navarro Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041525-02.jpg Immature%20great%20black%20hawk%20looking%20for%20frogs%20and%20other%20small%20prey.%20Photo%20by%20Carlos%20Navarro Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/yanayaquillo-san-regis-and-yanayacu-pucate-dl-2025-04-14/ daily 2025-04-14 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041425-c.jpg A%20three-toed%20sloth.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041425-a.jpg Taking%20a%20picture%20of%20a%20heliconia.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041425-b.jpg Taking%20a%20picture%20of%20a%20heliconia.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041425-d.jpg Chaman%20Carola%20and%20ayahuasca%20in%20the%20foreground.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92514/dl041425-e.jpg An%20ayahuasca%20vine.%20Photo%20by%20Alberto%20Montaudon%20Ferrer Amazon https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/genovesa-island-da-2025-04-20/ daily 2025-04-20 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182510/da042025b.jpg Red-footed%20boobies%20are%20usually%20observed%20perching%20on%20trees,%20sometimes%20sharing%20the%20same%20tree%20with%20frigatebirds.%20Genovesa%20Island%20is%20a%20great%20place%20to%20find%20this%20mosaic%20of%20species%20sharing%20the%20same%20habitat.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Carri%C3%B3n Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182510/da042025a.jpg We%20found%20a%20night%20heron%20perching%20on%20a%20handrail%20during%20our%20visit%20at%20Prince%20Phillip%C2%B4s%20Steps.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Carri%C3%B3n%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182510/da042025c.jpg We%20observed%20a%20few%20male%20frigatebirds%20displaying%20their%20red%20pouch.%20This%20is%20a%20special%20time%20to%20visit%20since%20we%20don%E2%80%99t%20always%20find%20these%20birds%20during%20their%20mating%20season.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Carri%C3%B3n Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182510/da042025d.jpg Our%20endemic%20version%20of%20Lantana%20only%20displays%20white%20flowers.%20This%20flower%20color%20is%20typical%20in%20Galapagos%20since%20the%20only%20pollinator,%20the%20carpenter%20bee,%20prefers%20to%20pollinate%20white%20flowers,%20thus%20acting%20as%20a%20natural%20selection%20on%20these%20islands.%20Photo%20by%20Javier%20Carri%C3%B3n Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/isabela-island-da-2025-04-17/ daily 2025-04-17 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041725c.jpg Guests%20hiking%20the%20Sierra%20Negra%20caldera.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041725a.jpg Guests%20at%20the%20sulfur%20mine.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041725b.jpg Galapagos%20penguin%20on%20the%20coast%20of%20Isabela.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041725d.jpg Sulfur%20from%20the%20mine.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/santa-cruz-island-da-2025-04-16/ daily 2025-04-16 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041625-c.jpg Giant%20tortoise%20in%20its%20natural%20habitat. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041625-a.jpg Baby%20tortoises%20at%20the%20Giant%20Tortoise%20Breeding%20Center. Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041625-b.jpg Giant%20tortoise%20in%20its%20natural%20habitat.%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041625-d.jpg Giant%20tortoise%20in%20its%20natural%20habitat.%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/floreana-island-da-2025-04-15/ daily 2025-04-15 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041525b.jpg A%20curious%20Galapagos%20flycatcher.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041525a.jpg Guests%20at%20the%20Post%20Office%20Barrel.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041525c.jpg Spotted%20eagle%20rays%20mating.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182509/da041525d.jpg A%20Galapagos%20flamingo%20at%20a%20brackish%20water%20lagoon.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/sao-jorge-azores-ed-2025-04-20/ daily 2025-04-20 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142508/ed042025a.jpg A%20Fajas%20in%20Sao%20Jorge,%20Azores.%20Photo%20by%20Giulia%20Ciampini Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142508/ed042025b.jpg A%20stop%20for%20a%20breathtaking%20view%20on%20Sao%20Jorge,%20Azores.%20Photo%20by%20Giulia%20Ciampini Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142508/ed042025c.jpg Taking%20in%20Sao%20Jorge,%20Azores.%20Photo%20by%20Giulia%20Ciampini Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/pico-acores-portugal-ed-2025-04-19/ daily 2025-04-19 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142508/ed041925-a.jpg Sunrise%20as%20we%20begin%20our%20day%20in%20Pico.%20Photo%20by%20Doug%20Gualtieri Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142508/ed041925-b.jpg Velas%20and%20Mt.%20Pico%20as%20seen%20from%20the%20ship.%20Photo%20by%20Doug%20Gualtieri Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142508/ed041925-c.jpg The%20Whaling%20Historical%20Museum%20is%20the%20most%20visited%20museum%20in%20the%20A%C3%A7ores.%20It%20tells%20a%20compelling%20story%20of%20an%20important%20and%20vital%20aspect%20of%20life%20with%20beautifully%20curated%20exhibits.%20A%20documentary%20bio%20pic%20filmed%20in%201969%20captures%20the%20essence%20of%20life%20here%20at%20that%20time%20and%20depicts%20a%20real%20time%20sperm%20whale%20hunt.%20Photo%20by%20Doug%20Gualtieri Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142508/ed041925-d.jpg We%20set%20out%20on%20kayaks%20to%20paddle%20the%20bay%20of%20the%20port%20of%20Velas.%20Photo%20by%20Doug%20Gualtieri Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142508/ed041925-e.jpg Guests%20hiked%20and%20toured%20by%20coach%20the%20currais%20style%20vineyards,%20recognized%20by%20UNESCO%20World%20Heritage.%20This%20was%20followed%20by%20a%20wine%20tasting%20at%20the%20Pico%20Island%20Winery.%20Photo%20By%20Giulia%20Ciampini Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/ponta-delgada-azores-ed-2025-04-17/ daily 2025-04-17 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142507/ed041725a.jpg Quesadas%20de%20Vila%20Franca%20do%20Campo.%20Photo%20by%20Gemina%20Garland-Lewis Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142507/ed041725b.jpg Azorean%20cozido.%20Photo%20by%20Serguei%20Ponomarenko Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ed/ed142507/ed041725c.jpg Staff%20photo! Europe https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/palouse-river-sb-2025-04-17/ daily 2025-04-17 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041725-b.jpg Zodiac%20tours%20on%20the%20Palouse%20River.%20Photo%20by%20Alex%20Rubenstein Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041725-a.jpg Guests%20on%20an%20early%20morning%20birding%20ride!%20Photo%20by%20Alex%20Rubenstein Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041725-c.jpg Gorgeous%20reflections%20of%20cottonwoods%20on%20the%20shore%20of%20Lyons%20Ferry.%20Photo%20by%20Alex%20Rubenstein Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041725-d.jpg Third%20Mate%20Trey%20gives%20a%20safety%20briefing%20to%20a%20group%20of%20brave%20kayakers.%20Photo%20by%20Alex%20Rubenstein Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/plaza-and-santa-fe-islands-it-2025-04-17/ daily 2025-04-17 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041725d.jpg Animals%20coexist%20in%20harmony,%20like%20gulls%20and%20iguanas.%20Photo%20by%20Christian%20Saa Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041725a.jpg Galapagos%20land%20iguana%20eating%20yellow%20flowers.%20Photo%20by%20Christian%20Saa Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041725b.jpg Prickly%20cacti%20provide%20shade%20to%20seabirds%20like%20swallow-tailed%20gulls.%20Photo%20by%20Christian%20Saa Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041725c.jpg Guests%20walking%20on%20Plaza%20Island%20among%20iguanas,%20finches,%20and%20seabirds.%20Photo%20by%20Christian%20Saa Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162523/it041725e.jpg Animals%20in%20Galapagos%20are%20ecologically%20na%C3%AFve%20which%20means%20our%20guests%20can%20experience%20close%20encounters%20with%20wildlife.%20Photo%20by%20Christian%20Saa Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/walla-walla-washington-sb-2025-04-16/ daily 2025-04-16 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041625-d.jpg The%20neighborhoods%20around%20downtown%20were%20filled%20with%20flowering%20trees%20of%20crabapple%20and%20dogwood.%20Photo%20by%20Linda%20Burback Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041625-a.jpg We%20were%20warmly%20greeted%20at%20the%20Seven%20Hills%20Winery,%20not%20only%20by%20the%20winemakers,%20but%20by%20their%20furry%20companions,%20Sugar%20and%20Beau.%20Photo%20by%20Linda%20Burback Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041625-b.jpg While%20the%20flowers%20of%20spring%20were%20colorful,%20the%20sculptural%20aspects%20of%20a%20teasel%20seed%20head%20were%20also%20attractive.%20Photo%20by%20Linda%20Burback Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041625-c.jpg A%20photomontage%20on%20the%20side%20of%20the%20Odd%20Fellows%20Temple%20in%20downtown%20Walla%20Walla%20portrays%20the%20history%20of%20the%20area%20and%20town.%20Photo%20by%20Linda%20Burback Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/astoria-oregon-sb-2025-04-13/ daily 2025-04-13 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041325-a.jpg The%20confluence%20walk%20to%20Waikiki%20Beach. Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041325-b.jpg Astoria%20Column. Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041325-c.jpg Lewis%20and%20Clark%20Interpretative%20Center. Pacific%20Northwest https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/sb/sb32515/sb041325-d.jpg The%20Pacific%20Ocean. 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https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/espanola-island-et-2025-04-13/ daily 2025-04-13 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112515/et041325-a.jpg A%20Galapagos%20sea%20lion%20rests%20on%20the%20white%20sand%20by%20the%20turquoise%20water.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112515/et041325-b.jpg A%20young%20Galapagos%20seagull%20enjoys%20the%20afternoon%20at%20Punta%20Suarez.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112515/et041325-c.jpg An%20endemic%20Galapagos%20dove%20ends%20a%20busy%20day.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112515/et041325-d.jpg Marine%20iguanas%20gather%20along%20the%20coast%20of%20Espa%C3%B1ola%20Island.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112515/et041325-e.jpg A%20fantastic%20brown%20pelican%20looks%20for%20something%20to%20eat.%20Photo%20by%20Omar%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/san-cristobal-island-et-2025-04-11/ daily 2025-04-11 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112514/et041125-a.jpg We%20had%20a%20successful%20day%20and%20found%20red-footed%20boobies%20with%20their%20chicks.%20There%20were%20more%20than%20fifteen%20of%20them%20close%20to%20the%20trail.%20Photo%20by%20Johan%20Ricaurte Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112514/et041125-b.jpg During%20the%20walk,%20we%20found%20a%20male%20frigatebird%20with%20an%20inflated%20gular%20sac%20to%20catch%20the%20attention%20of%20a%20female.%20This%20species%20demonstrates%20sexual%20dimorphism.%20Photo%20by%20Johan%20Ricaurte Gal%C3%A1pagos 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Our%20visit%20to%20the%20Breeding%20Centre%20gave%20us%20our%20first%20look%20at%20these%20tiny%20giants.%20This%20is%20the%20best%20way%20to%20see%20how%20conservation%20helps%20to%20protect%20these%20incredible%20creatures.%20Photo%20by%20Ruben%20Calderon Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112514/et041025-b.jpg On%20the%20Ochoa%20Farm,%20we%20had%20the%20opportunity%20to%20participate%20in%20using%20the%20hydroponic%20technique%20by%20placing%20heads%20of%20lettuce%20in%20the%20ladder%20mechanism.%20It%20is%20important%20to%20realize%20that%20the%20products%20grown%20on%20the%20farm%20are%20the%20ones%20that%20we%20eat%20in%20our%20meals.%20Photo%20by%20Ruben%20Calderon Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112514/et041025-c.jpg 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In%20Tagus%20Cove,%20a%20historical%20anchorage%20used%20by%20pirates%20and%20whalers,%20we%20had%20the%20chance%20to%20see%20a%20mega%20pod%20of%20common%20dolphins%20as%20we%20navigated%20at%20sunset.%20While%20they%20share%20the%20ocean%20with%20their%20larger%20bottlenose%20cousins,%20common%20dolphins%20are%20smaller,%20more%20slender,%20and%20often%20found%20in%20larger%20groups.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/da/da182508/da040925-d.jpg More%20common%20dolphins.%20Photo%20by%20Anahi%20Concari%20 Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/isla-san-pedro-martir-isa-rasa-and-bahia-de-los-angeles-ve-2025-04-09/ daily 2025-04-09 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/ve/ve122543/ve040925-a.jpg Isla%20San%20Pedro%20Martir%20at%20sunrise.%20Photo%20by%20Hiro%20Kawashima Baja%20California 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2025-04-09 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162521/it040925-b.jpg Galapagos%20sea%20lion%20posing%20in%20the%20wall%20of%20ash.%20Photo%20by%20Ramiro%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162521/it040925-a.jpg Galapagos%20penguins%20posing%20on%20a%20rock.%20Photo%20by%20Ramiro%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162521/it040925-c.jpg Flightless%20cormorants%20preening.%20Photo%20by%20Ramiro%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162521/it040925-d.jpg Guests%20enjoying%20a%20Zodiac%20ride%20at%20Punta%20Vicente%20Roca.%20Photo%20by%20Ramiro%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/it/it162521/it040925-e.jpg Marine%20iguanas%20sunbathing.%20Photo%20by%20Ramiro%20Adrian Gal%C3%A1pagos 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https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112514/et040925-b.jpg Beautiful%20postcard%20view%20of%20our%20ship%20with%20the%20landscape.%20Photo%20by%20Adrian%20Vasquez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112514/et040925-a.jpg Our%20guests%20stretching%20on%20board%20very%20early%20this%20morning.%20Photo%20by%20Adrian%20Vasquez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112514/et040925-c.jpg Brown%20pelican%20and%20our%20guests%20enjoying%20the%20shallow%20waters.%20Photo%20by%20Adrian%20Vasquez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112514/et040925-d.jpg A%20beautiful%20colony%20of%20Nazca%20boobies.%20Photo%20by%20Adrian%20Vasquez Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/punta-vicente-roca-and-punta-espinosa-da-2025-04-08/ daily 2025-04-08 0.7 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Seabirds%20have%20different%20ways%20to%20cope%20with%20the%20intense%20heat%20of%20the%20season,%20like%20this%20male%20great%20frigatebird.%20Photo%20by%20Adriana%20Aguirre Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172503/gm040325-a.jpg The%20swallow-tailed%20gull%20is%20the%20only%20nocturnal%20gull%20in%20the%20world,%20and%20one%20of%20the%20most%20beautiful%20ones,%20too.%20Photo%20by%20Domenica%20Guerrero Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172503/gm040325-b.jpg The%20mangrove%20trees%20were%20dotted%20with%20color%20thanks%20to%20the%20red-footed%20boobies,%20which%20perch%20on%20them%20with%20their%20prehensile%20feet.%20Photo%20by%20Domenica%20Guerrero Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/gm/gm172503/gm040325-d.jpg 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The%20beautiful%20landscape%20of%20the%20rainy%20season%20together%20with%20National%20Geographic%20Endeavour%20II,%20surrounded%20by%20clouds,%20green%20vegetation,%20and%20the%20blue%20sky%20and%20ocean.%20Photo%20by%20Paola%20Luque Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112513/et040225b.jpg A%20land%20iguana%20in%20the%20bushes,%20trying%20to%20get%20the%20first%20rays%20of%20sun.%20Photo%20by%20Paola%20Luque Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/et/et112513/et040225c.jpg A%20great%20blue%20heron%20searching%20for%20breakfast%20along%20the%20coast%20of%20Dragon%20Hill%20Bay.%20Photo%20by%20Paola%20Luque Gal%C3%A1pagos https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/daily-expedition-reports/nauta-cano-and-yarapa-river-upper-amazon-peru-dl-2025-04-01/ daily 2025-04-01 0.7 https://cdn2-stg2019.expeditions.com/globalassets/der-images/dl/dl92512/dl040125a.jpg 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