Every year, the far edges of the map offer up a new set of unscripted moments. In 2025, EYOS teams and guests traveled from the roaring floes of the Weddell Sea to the mirror-calm fjords of Greenland, from the volcanic archipelagos of the South Pacific to the remote coral havens of the Indian Ocean. Along the way, cameras captured more than landscapes and wildlife; they caught the feeling of being there.
This collection is our annual field recap: the images that stopped us in our tracks, that defined the season, and that remind us why we return to the planet’s most inaccessible places year after year. Each photograph tells its own story, but together they create a portrait of a world still full of wonder and of the extraordinary people and vessels that make these journeys possible.
Step aboard and explore the best of 2025 through the lens.
- Seen from above, a group of humpback whales feeds at the surface, their coordinated movements easy to track from the air. As they push krill toward the surface, the whales rise together in a tight formation, breaking through the water in a clear display of cooperative feeding. It’s a straightforward look at how these animals work as a group and one of the most consistent and impressive wildlife encounters in Antarctica each season.
- The distinctive limestone formations of Misool in Raja Ampat, where sharp karst ridges rise directly from the turquoise shallows. These structures are part of an ancient reef system, shaped over millions of years by erosion and shifting sea levels. It’s a clear example of the region’s complex geology—and a reminder of why Misool is considered one of Indonesia’s most striking marine landscapes.
- A helicopter rests on a ridgeline as the sun sets behind Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa and a defining landmark of the East African landscape. From this vantage, the scale of the mountain and the surrounding savanna becomes clear—a region known for its rich wildlife, seasonal migrations, and some of the most iconic safari experiences on the continent.
- A small group walks across stable sea ice in the Northwest Passage, taking in the scale of the Arctic environment firsthand. This part of the Canadian High Arctic offers a rare chance to step onto the ice itself, where changing conditions, shifting light, and vast open landscapes define the experience.
- Guests snorkel alongside a sperm whale off the coast of Dominica, one of the few places in the world where these deep-diving mammals can reliably be seen at the surface. The encounter is part of Camp Dominica, a collaborative initiative between local partners and EYOS that supports responsible in-water access, science, and community-led conservation. It’s a rare opportunity to observe sperm whales in a controlled, low-impact setting that prioritizes both animal welfare and meaningful field experience.
- In Southeast Alaska, Hanse Explorer navigates a maze of glacial ice with ease, a testament to her agility and seaworthiness. This aerial shot captures the yacht gliding through the fjord’s icy waters, showcasing the combination of luxury and adventure that defines EYOS expeditions, where every route is within reach.
- A gentoo penguin swims toward the camera, propelling itself with powerful flipper strokes as it hunts for krill and small fish. Summer in Antarctica is prime for wildlife encounters, with long days giving EYOS guests the chance to watch these agile swimmers in action up close.
- EYOS guide Moira Le Patourel poses against a dramatic Antarctic landscape, a reminder of the expertise guiding every expedition. With years of experience, our team leads guests to remote locations, sharing insights about the environment, wildlife, and history — turning every journey into a true adventure in some of the world’s most untouched places.
- Aqua Lares rests in the glassy waters near the Lemaire Channel, surrounded by towering ice cliffs and floating bergs. This part of Antarctica offers some of the most dramatic scenery on the continent, and traveling by private yacht allows guests to navigate these remote waterways in comfort while experiencing the region’s striking landscapes up close.