Expedition Stories

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

World View

10/15/2021

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Exploring the Upper Amazon

When you explore the Upper Amazon aboard Delfin II, you'll experience spectacular wildlife, top-notch accommodations, and unparalleled expertise from our team of naturalists.

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Daily Expedition Reports

Follow Along

Daily Expedition Reports

2/26/2025

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National Geographic Venture

Los Cabos Region

Our plan for the day was to search for humpback whales in the rich waters of the cape region. Being that National Geographic Venture is an incredible platform for wildlife watching, we were well equipped as we crossed by Cabo San Lucas and steamed towards Gorda Banks.   Cruising in calm seas, we spotted whales all around us. Mother and calf humpbacks swam by while larger groups breached repeatedly and slapped their pectoral fins on the water’s surface. To add to the diversity of marine life, several gray whales and common dolphins passed by the bow of our ship along with a suite of seabirds, marlins, and sea turtles.   A day at sea well spent, the sun set as we looked towards Cabo Pulmo on the horizon.

Daily Expedition Reports

2/26/2025

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National Geographic Sea Bird

Bahia Almejas and Puerto Magdalena

Our day aboard National Geographic Sea Bird began with a wonderful gray whale watching adventure in Bahia Almejas. Aboard our pangas driven by local captains, we were surrounded by spy-hopping whales. In the afternoon, guests enjoyed hikes, fat-tire bike rides, and beverages and ceviche in Puerto Magdalena. What a wonderful way to start our trip!

Daily Expedition Reports

2/26/2025

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National Geographic Islander II

Isabela and Fernandina Islands

Today was our chance to explore the western realm of the archipelago. We woke up with the magnificent Roca Redonda as our landscape, a place full of wonder, with so many birds and a unique landscape. We celebrated crossing the equatorial line before we started our activities off the ship.   Isabela and Fernandina have so much to offer and today they did not disappoint. We rode our Zodiacs and hiked to explore these marvelous areas. We had so much fun and saw even more than we expected.   Our adventures finished with a delightful wine tasting event accompanied by a beautiful sunset. It was joyful to listen to the excitement among our guests as they shared their experiences of the day. Priceless.

Daily Expedition Reports

2/26/2025

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National Geographic Quest

Coiba and Isla Coco

Today was an ocean fiesta. We spent all day in the water, first at Isla Coco, so named for its lone coconut tree. This island supports an exceptionally resilient, old, and stunning rocky reef with a variety of colorful inhabitants such as parrotfish, guineafowl pufferfish, Moorish idols, and whitetip reef sharks.   In the afternoon, we visited the Coiba Ranger Station located on the largest island in Central America. Besides black vultures, agoutis, and capuchin monkeys, this island also hosts endemics like the Coiba spinetail and a subspecies of howler monkey that is smaller than their mainland cousin.   After a cocktail hour on the sundeck, guests enjoyed the evening recap, dinner, and then footage captured by Undersea Specialist Zoey Greenberg featuring animals from today’s reef.

Daily Expedition Reports

2/26/2025

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National Geographic Endeavour II

Santiago Island

Before breakfast, we started with an early walk on the beach where we admired traces of fresh sea turtles’ nests, followed by the morning activities that took place in the water.   In the afternoon, we explored the shores of Puerto Egas by land, surrounded by different birds, mammals, reptiles, and crustaceans that live in this ecosystem.   At the end of the day, we spotted a double rainbow over Sugar Loaf Hill, an iconic volcanic feature of this beautiful island.