Baja California - Among the Great Whales - Among the Great Whales

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Highlights

• Visit Bahia Magdalena — one of the main breeding areas for grey whales
• Explore two of the most beautiful islands in the Sea of Cortez — Islas Partida & Espiritu Santo
• Search for humpback whales and dolphins at the Gorda Banks sea mount
• Observe the great diversity of bird life — verdins, woodpeckers and Costa’s hummingbirds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Swim, snorkel and kayak at the Sea of Cortez

Fact File

• 8 days
• Start and finish in Los Angeles
• Activity Level: 1
 

Each winter, gray whales migrate south from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in Baja California’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.

M.V. Sea Bird/Sea Lion Specifications Capacity: 70 guests in 37 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.

 

Itinerary - detailed itinerary

Accommodations

Aboard the 70-passenger ships Sea Bird or Sea Lion.

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