Baja California: Among the Great Whales on National Geographic Venture
Baja California and the Sea of Cortez: Among the Great Whales
Much more than whale watching—exploring expedition-style
Unique, immersive style of travel
Each year California gray whales pause during their migrations to birth and nurse their calves in the Bahía Magdalena lagoons. For most travelers, the only opportunity to observe the mothers and calves is to bus across the peninsula for a day trip. Fortunately, our ships, the 62-guest National Geographic Sea Bird and Sea Lion, have exclusive permission to drop anchor and spend ample time inside the bay. Your ship becomes your mobile base camp, as you live for three whole days among these gentle giants, making daily Zodiac forays for up-close observations, before heading out on an itinerary that features these opportunities:
- See California gray whales up close
- Spend three days at Bahía Magdalena, one of the whales’ main breeding grounds
- Hike desert islands, sculpted sand dunes and see a variety of wildlife in the Sea of Cortez
- Snorkel with sea lions and search for marine mammals
- Experience the Baja California undersea
- Benefit from our 30+ years of experience and relationships in Baja California to see all you came for and more
- Adventure and Active
- National Geographic Journeys
- Safari, Animals, and Wildlife
Lindblad Expeditions goes to the most amazing places on the planet—40+ geographies in all. And they’ve planted a flag in many of them, deeply committing to remote wild places—like South Georgia and the Falklands; Patagonia, where they opened up Staten Island, ‘the island at the end of the world,’ for eco-tourism; and remote and beautiful regions of Polynesia, including the Marquesas Islands where few go.
Teams that do whatever it takes
Lindblad’s teams will do whatever it takes to ensure you unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s manning the spotting scopes all night to ensure a polar bear sighting, orchestrating a landing at an extraordinary wildlife site to coincide with a magnificent sunrise, or sending waitstaff out with gourmet ice cream bars to refresh you as you explore a Polynesia atoll, their commitment creates thrilling moments for you.
Global Stewards
A core value of Lindablad Expeditions is to positively impact the geographies where the fleet sails. Leaders in the travel industry for over 50 years, Lindblad has built ground-breaking programs in education, empowered local artisans, protected wild areas, and so much more. By bringing travelers into wilderness and inspiring them to care, Lindblad creates planetary stewards every day.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Loreto / San Carlos / Embark Ship | ||
2 | Bahía de Almejas / Rehusa Channel / Isla Magdalena | ||
3 | Boca de Soledad | ||
4 | Bahía Magdalena / Cruising | ||
5 | Gorda Banks and Cabo Pulmo | ||
6 | Los Islotes and La Paz | ||
7 | Exploring the Gulf of California | ||
8 | Loreto / Disembark Ship |