"It's a blue whale, the largest animal on the planet!" the expedition leader cried out, as passengers rushed to the front of the ship to watch for the telltale spout. After an initial pass, the ...

The remote Galápagos Islands of the Pacific, about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, have no historic monuments, only a handful of human settlements and the barest smattering of amenities such as ...

The Celebrity Xpedition will be renamed the National Geographic Gemini. Photo Credit: Lindblad Expeditions Celebrity Cruises' decision last month to sell its two small Galapagos vessels to Lindblad ...

The Galápagos is one of the most pristine destinations on earth, home to rare animals and plants that you won’t find anywhere else. This archipelago of islands, located hundreds of miles off the coast ...

(Inside Science) -- The birds and reptiles that inhabit the Galapagos Islands famously provided Charles Darwin with key insights into evolution by natural selection, but there's been little research ...

Photo Caption: Lindblad National Geographic expeditions in Galapagos. Lindblad is not just expanding its fleet but is also pursuing a broader ambition to balance growth with ecological stewardship.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kaeli Conforti covers solo, family and budget travel, and travel news. Aug 07, 2025, 07:28pm EDT National Geographic–Lindblad ...

These birds have evolved to withstand the equatorial sun and shelter in volcanic rocks along a subtropical coastline. After 50 years, biologist Dee Boersma continues to learn new things about the ...