Each winter, gray whales migrate south from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in Baja’s sheltered lagoons, making it one of North America’s premier whale watching sites.
During our days in the breeding lagoons of Bahia Magdalena, we venture among them in Zodiac landing craft. This gives us a water-level perspective for whale watching that is a rare privilege in the natural world. It also positions us perfectly for the increasingly common, friendly encounters with these mammals that we’ve shared with our guests.
Our expedition offers naturalist-guided walks on uninhabited desert islands, swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking in the Sea of Cortez. The itinerary remains flexible to make the most of whale watching and wildlife sightings.
Whales, dolphins, sea lions, birds such as blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, huge cardon cacti, mangroves and sand dunes are among the wonders you’ll experience.
Note: “Baja California” is the name of the Mexican State in which the tour takes place.
National Geographic Sea Bird Specifications
Capacity: 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. Registry: United States, Overall length: 152 ft.
Special Features
Zodiac landing craft, sea kayaks, snorkeling gear, wet suits, video microscope, hydrophone and Splash-Cam. An Undersea Specialist will be on board in Baja. A Video Chronicler will be on board all voyages. |
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Day 1 Arrive in La Paz, San Carlos and embark ship Day 5 Los Cabos and Gorda Banks Day 6 Islas Los Islotes and Espiritu Santo Day 7 Exploring the Sea of Cortez Accommodations
Aboard the 62 passenger National Geographic Sea Bird.
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