Wildlife in Galapagos

The reveal of the 96-guest National Geographic Endeavour II was perfectly timed with the 50th anniversary of when Lars Eric Lindbald led the first international tourist expedition to the Galapagos islands.Under the eye of National Geographic-certified field educator,naturalists and photographers, you'll explore the islands' diverse habitats and wildlife. Kayak with an Ecuadorian-born naturalist who will point out brightly patterned crabs scuttling across the black lava of Santiago Island. Explore with a photographer to capture a frame-worthy image of a frigate bird with its fully blown red pouch. Come summertime, an expanded family program invites young explorers on field observations, snorkeling with sea lions and Zodiac navigation lessons.

Perspectives of Costa Rica

Find more wildlife adventures in Central America aboard the brand new, 100 passenger National Geographic Quest. Just as your ship was purpose-built for exploration,nimble landing craft make even the most remote harbors accessible. Point your camera lens toward the flightless cormorants inhabiting islets in the Gulf of Panama and plunge into the abundant reefs of the isla Coiba, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Be a part of a new addition expedition with Camino de Osa. You'll journey into the Osa Peninsula, a rarely visited region that contains four percent of the world's biodiversity. Peer into local communities as you visit palm farm or enter a rain forest reserve where a gold miner-turned-conservationist shares the history of panning for gold. Spend a night on Gatun Lake and enjoy special access to the protected forests of Barro Colorado Nature Monument, home of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Follow this with another adventure navigating the complex lock system of Panama Canal. With one certified naturalist for every 12 guests, specialists showcase their fine-tuned knowledge in marine and terrestrial biology, botany,ornithology and geology, while an award-winning National Geographic photographer offers advice on shore and on board.

Visions of the South Pacific

The islands of the South Pacific have long inspired LindBald Expeditions- National Geographic's leaders, who have been traveling here for over four decades. Built to navigate hard-to-reach shores, National Geographic Orion is loaded with complimentary gear to enhance your voyage, including a fleet of kayaks, a glass bottom Zodiac to view marine life and a remotely operated vehicle to capture rarely seen underwater images. Among five unique itineraries throughout the South Pacific, a team of experts enriches every aspect of your journey - from dive masters who guide you into the deep to expedition leaders introducing you to local inhabitants of remote islands. On select 2018 voyages, you'll be joined by award-winning writer and film-maker Jon Bowermaster, a seasoned expeditioner who is renowned for his tireless advocacy for ocean conservation and ethical practices. With  LindBald Expeditions- National Geographic, the learning never stops and yet it's always effortless. Prepare for your day over a leisurely breakfast with a naturalist who reveals details of your upcoming excursions. An open bridge means you can train your binoculars on the horizon alongside the crew or pore over navigational maps with officers. Evenings in the lounge are an opportunity to eagerly recap your day's adventures over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres as leaders share more of their insider knowledge through lectures and presentations. Get to know the world through the eyes of experts and bring home a trove of unexpected memories.