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7 Night Baja California Among the Great Whales Cruise

From San Carlos, (Mexico) to Loreto, (Mexico)

National Geographic Venture
Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
Cruise #: 13987935
Sail Date: Sunday, Jan 12, 2025
Return Date: Sunday, Jan 19, 2025
Room Types & Rates:
Oceanview
$6,783
Balcony
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Suite
$10,672
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
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7 Night Baja California   Among the Great Whales Cruise

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Sunday - Jan 12, 2025
Day
1
San Carlos, Mexico
  • San Carlos, Mexico
Arrive in Loreto, a picturesque gulf-side town dotted with Spanish colonial architecture. Transfer to the National Geographic Venture to set sail at sunset.
Monday - Jan 13, 2025
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2
Bahia Almejas, Mexico
  • Bahia Almejas, Mexico
  • Rehusa Channel, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Mexico
  • Isla Magdalena, Mexico
Awake this morning in Bahia de Almejas, where you'll board local pangas and enter the lagoons for encounters with gray whale mothers and calves. Whales tend to be very active here, seemingly oblivious to humans' presence, and sometimes curious and playful. Later, head to shore at Isla Magdalena to explore ever-shifting sand dunes on a cross-island walk to pristine beaches. Bird-watching can be excellent here with abundant seabirds in action. ...
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Tuesday - Jan 14, 2025
Day
3
San Carlos, Mexico
  • San Carlos, Mexico
  • Bus Travel
  • Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Mexico
  • Day Boat Travel
  • Boca de Soledad, Mexico
  • Day Boat Travel
  • Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Mexico
  • Bus Travel
  • San Carlos, Mexico
After breakfast, transfer by motorcoach to Puerto Lopez Mateos to spend the full day observing, and, with luck, interacting with these majestic creatures. Together with savvy local Mexican fishermen, board boats to view the numerous mother-calf pairs that thrive in this sheltering region. Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant before returning to the ship in late afternoon. ...
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Wednesday - Jan 15, 2025
Day
4
Cruising Magdalena Bay, Mexico
  • Cruising Magdalena Bay, Mexico
Kickstart your day with morning stretches hosted by your onboard wellness specialist on the sun deck. After breakfast, enjoy opportunities to explore and better understand the ecosystems that make up and power this diverse region. This afternoon, sail out through La Entrada as you leave Bahia Magdalena behind. Traveling south along the coast of the peninsula, there is a chance of seeing a wide variety of marine life, including the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale. Hear naturalist talks and learn photography basics. ...
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Thursday - Jan 16, 2025
Day
5
  • Land's End, Mexico
  • Gorda Banks, Mexico
  • Cabo Pulmo, Mexico
Ease into the day with a majestic sunrise over the iconic Friars Rocks at Land's End. Spend the rest of the morning searching the seas of the Gorda Banks seamount, a renowned gathering place for whales, especially humpbacks, dolphins, and other sea life. Following lunch, snorkel the pristine reefs of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, one of the most successful national marine parks in the world, and chat with locals about their advocacy to protect this unique place. ...
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Friday - Jan 17, 2025
Day
6
  • Los Islotes, Mexico
  • La Paz, Mexico
Conditions permitting, wake this morning off the rocky island of Los Islotes and don flippers, a mask, and snorkel (which are provided) to swim with curious sea lions. Then the ship repositions to the colorful city of La Paz to garner insight into the culture of Mexico, soak in the vibrant street art, and stroll the lively Malecon. Dinner is an unforgettable cultural experience, complete with local cuisine, dancing, and folklore. ...
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Saturday - Jan 18, 2025
Day
7
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
  • Cruising the Sea of Cortez
The Gulf of California is home to great biological diversity, and with some luck, sightings of whales, dolphins, and other sea life are among the highlights of your journey. Plans are flexible as you explore some of the uninhabited islands sprinkled across these waters. Your captain and expedition leader collaborate to choose the perfect combination of activities for the day. You might go ashore at Isla San Francisco, where a sweeping arc of white-sand beach fringes waters perfect for kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding. Or perhaps you'll visit Bahia de los Muertos to snorkel among the coral. ...
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Sunday - Jan 19, 2025
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8
  • Loreto, Mexico
After breakfast, disembark the ship and transfer to the Loreto airport for flights home or to Loreto's city center to begin a two-night history and whale-watching extension.
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