Pia Glacier, Chile
Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice & Epic Fjords, November 10, 2021

With majestic scenery surrounding us, we explored the fjord in kayaks. Clear blue skies, dark green Nothofagus forests, and high waterfalls reflected on the glassy still glacial waters. —Madalena Patacho, Naturalist
Petermann Island, Antarctica
Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent, November 12, 2021

When certain experiences are impossible to convey, it helps to share them side by side. —Ian Strachan, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Half Moon Island, Antarctica
Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice & Epic Fjords, November 12, 2021

Chinstrap penguin on Half Moon Island. —Ezra Siegel, Naturalist
Pleneau Island, Antarctica
Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice & Epic Fjords, November 12, 2021

The Zodiac cruises were stunning around the icebergs. —Adam Maire, Undersea Specialist
Floreana Island, Galápagos

Four of the seven species of sea turtle gracing this planet exist in the Galápagos Islands, but only the green sea turtle nests in these islands. Males and females gather in the shore from December to April in order to mate, and females visit sandy beaches to nest between 60 and 120 eggs. Today we found this baby sea turtle walking the beach, which was surprising because they usually hatch during nighttime.—Javier Carrion, Naturalist
Gardner Bay, Española Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, November 14, 2021

At Gardner Bay we found a small colony of Galápagos sea lions; these charming creatures share the same peculiar behavior that so many local species do in not showing fear of humans. —Gaby Bohorquez, Naturalist
Brown Bluff, Antarctica
Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent, November 12, 2021

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Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent, November 15, 2021

A pair of emperor penguins checking us out as the National Geographic Endurance lies wedged in fast ice. All aboard the ship enjoyed both the ice and the penguins! —Michael S. Nolan, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Paulet Island, Antarctica
Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent, November 16, 2021

A Weddell seal glances up at guests passing by as she naps on the rocky beach of Paulet Island. Her gigantic eyes and long whiskers – known as vibrissae – are indicative of the deep diving lifestyle of these phocids to forage for deepwater fishes. —Jill Niederberger, Naturalist
Barrientos Island, Antarctica
Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent, November 17, 2021

On this last morning before crossing the open ocean towards South America, we were all ready for a last landing on Barrientos Island. This is an ice-free island in the Aitcho group in the South Shetland Islands. With winds exceeding fifty knots and a considerable swell, this plan was not feasible. However, Captain Oliver Kruess managed to place the ship in a perfect spot for viewing the colonies of chinstrap as well as gentoo penguins on the slopes ahead of us. —Carl Erik Kilander, Naturalist