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5 Night Baja California Observing the Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise

From Loreto, (Mexico) to La Paz, (Mexico)

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National Geographic Sea Bird
Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars

Cruise #: 13981967

Sail Date: Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

Return Date: Thursday, Feb 26, 2026

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Room Types & Rates:

Oceanview

$4,561

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy

Includes taxes & fees

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5 Night Baja California Observing the Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise

Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Feb 21, 2026

Day
1

Loreto, Mexico

Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday - Feb 21, 2026

Day
1

Cruise Begins

San Carlos, Mexico

Arrive in Loreto by early afternoon for the transfer to San Carlos, a small waterside town where the mountains meet the Gulf of California. Embark the ship this evening in time for cocktails and an introduction to the staff and crew. You may opt for a pre-voyage extension exploring the region's culture and cuisine. ...
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Sunday - Feb 22, 2026

Day
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Bahia Almejas, Mexico

Monday - Feb 23, 2026

Day
3

Puerto Magdalena, Isla Magdalena, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Puerto Magdalena, Isla Magdalena, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Tuesday - Feb 24, 2026

Day
4

Sand Dollar Beach, Isla Magdalena, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Sand Dollar Beach, Isla Magdalena, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Wednesday - Feb 25, 2026

Day
5

Hull Canal, Mexico

Boca de Soledad, Mexico

Below is a selection of locales we may visit during our expedition. Bahia Almejas: The southernmost of the waters we'll explore, Bahia Almejas, or Bay of Clams, is known for its many seabird species and its remarkably active gray whale populations. With luck, we'll have the opportunity to view a large frigatebird colony before heading out on a whale-watching trip. Board small, open boats called pangas, operated by pangueros-expert local guides. The areas around Magdalena Bay are primarily supported by whale-watching and small-scale, artisanal fishing; our pangueros make their livings as fishermen outside the gray whale season and have a deep familiarity with these rich waters. Isla Magdalena / Sand Dollar Beach: Explore ever-shifting sand dunes on a cross-island walk to one of the most pristine beaches in the Pacific. Take in the impressive desert plant life of this exotic terrain, home to five species of cacti. Tally treasures offered up by the ocean on the aptly named Sand Dollar Beach, and capture images of your discoveries with the help of a certified photo instructor. Puerto Magdalena: Wake up anchored at this small fishing village, surrounded by the open Pacific to the west, Magdalena Bay to the east, mangroves to the north, and mountains to the south. With a population of 85, Puerto Magdalena is the only inhabited area of Isla Magdalena. Meet a local resident and learn how his family has lived off the area since the 1800s-from lichen harvesting to managing an open-air cantina, where we'll enjoy local bites and beverages. Time permitting, visit the desalinization plant that supplies fresh water to the community. Get active on a fat-tire bike ride or, conditions permitting, a kayaking excursion through the mangroves in Man of War Cove. Hull Canal: Take in the scenery and watch for pods of bow-riding dolphins as we navigate this winding canal. Within its narrow channels, bordered by mangroves and sand dunes and filled with abundant wildlife, we join our keen-eyed naturalists on deck to spot species and hear expert commentary. Weather permitting, explore the vast mangrove system by kayak and Zodiac. Bird-watching can be excellent here, with various seabirds and shorebirds patrolling the beaches as they fatten up and prepare for long journeys to their summer breeding grounds. We might see anything from diving pelicans and wheeling cormorants to terns, great blue herons, ibis, whimbrels, and willets. Boca de Soledad: Settle in for unforgettable experiences in this tranquil lagoon. Each winter, during their long migration, gray whales travel south from their Arctic feeding grounds to breed and give birth to their calves in these sheltered waters, often called "Grand Central" for California gray whales. Venture out in local pangas to view the numerous mother-calf pairs that thrive in the region. With luck, enjoy up-close interactions with these curious creatures. ...
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Thursday - Feb 26, 2026

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6

San Carlos, Mexico

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 6 - Thursday - Feb 26, 2026

Day
6

Bus Travel

La Paz, Mexico

After breakfast, disembark the ship and transfer to the Loreto airport for flights home or to Loreto's city center to begin your two-night history and whale-watching extension.

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