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In Good Company: Tua Pittman on the Many Islands of Polynesia

In this episode of In Good Company, Cultural Specialist and Master Navigator Tua Pittman shines light on the breathtaking wildlife, natural beauty, and vibrant cultures of the South Pacific islands.

Explore with National Geographic Experts: Photographing New Zealand with Ricky Qi

National Geographic Photography Expert Ricky Qi goes in-depth on the natural and cultural richness of New Zealand and the rewarding experience of teaching guests how to capture the region’s beauty.

7 Stunning Sites That Define Japan

Our new expeditions bring you to a variety of beloved landmarks, from the magnificent Himeji Castle to the famed “floating” torii gate at Miyajima. See the full list of highlights, old and new.

Daily expedition reports

Daily Expedition Reports

5/19/2024

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National Geographic Endeavour II

Seymour and Rabida Islands

With a lovely hike at Seymour, our day started. We took an amazing tender ride around the shorelines of the island. In the afternoon, we enjoyed an amazing snorkel at Rabida Island, which has red sand beaches and sediments along the topography of the island.

Daily Expedition Reports

5/19/2024

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National Geographic Sea Bird

Haines

Overnight, we traveled north on the Lynn Canal and arrived in Haines, Alaska’s adventure capital. For guests on National Geographic Sea Bird , it was a choose your own adventure day. In the morning, guests could hike to Mt Riley, raft down the Chilkat River, or go flyfishing. In the afternoon, options included flyfishing, a guided bike tour, or a hike to Battery Point. In this small town of a little over 2,000 people, guests explored some amazing wildlife and landscapes. After the day’s outdoor activities, we gathered on National Geographic Sea Bird to exchange stories and learn even more from our naturalists.

Daily Expedition Reports

5/19/2024

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National Geographic Explorer

San Sebastian, Spain

We spent the day in San Sebastian, considered by many to be the most beautiful city in Spain. Situated in the mountainous north, this is Basque Country, a region with its own unique language (Euskara), food, and culture. We took a walking tour of this resort city next to France to observe the beautiful architecture, bridges, and churches. Then, we all walked through the old section of the city to visit the Txoko Gastronomic Society, where we sampled several different Basque dishes. Some guests walked up the hill for panoramic views. In the afternoon, National Geographic Explorer cruised out of the very narrow Pasaia Harbor under blues skies. What an amazing sight, as we went by old buildings, fishing boats, waving people, tilted rock layers, and several lighthouses…all very close to us due to the narrow harbor mouth. During the afternoon, we had delicious Swedish pancakes in the bistro for teatime. Later, the captain gave his farewell toast, thanking the entire staff during cocktail hour. Finally, we had a fantastic dinner on our final evening to celebrate an amazing eleven-day voyage around the Iberian Peninsula.

Daily Expedition Reports

5/18/2024

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National Geographic Islander II

Genovesa Island

We visited Genovesa Island today. This collapsed caldera is a unique place where thousands of seabirds can be observed at different life stages. We disembarked in the morning for a natural history walk along the beach at Darwin’s Bay, followed by kayaking and snorkeling in the bay. In the afternoon, we explored Prince Philip’s Steps. We finished our last full day in the Galapagos with a toast aboard National Geographic Islander II .

Daily Expedition Reports

5/18/2024

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National Geographic Sea Bird

Cross Sound, Southeast Alaska

We spent today in the northernmost entrance to the Inside Passage of Alaska. This is an amazing place for wildlife and wild weather, and we had a fantastic day experiencing all that Cross Sound has to offer.

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Sven-Olof Lindblad

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