Cruise Line |
Lindblad Expeditions |
Ship |
National Geographic Sea Lion |
Destination |
Mexico |
Nights |
14 |
Departure Date |
15 Mar 2021 |
Description |
14 Night Cruise sailing from Loreto to San Carlos aboard National Geographic Sea Lion.
DAY 1: Loreto/Embark
Embark the National Geographic Sea Lion. (D)
DAY 2-10: Islands of the Sea of Cortez
Cruise past the spectacular Friars Rocks at Land’s End. For those who wish, we will arrange a visit to the historic town center of San José del Cabo. Isla San Pedro Mártir, Los Islotes, Isla San Francisco —these are some of the melodious names of islands scattered throughout this beautiful sea. After over 20 years of exploration here, we are still discovering new places and experiencing exciting events: bow-riding bottlenose dolphins, or sperm whales near our ship; a pod of fin whales feeding around a convergence zone. The best areas for whale watching remain consistent—the waters south of Isla Carmen, Canal de Ballenas up north, and near the mouth of BahÃa Concepción. Whether on the bridge of the ship, on Zodiacs, or kayaks, we will be in prime position to observe them all. (B,L,D)
DAY 11: At Sea
As we travel south along the Pacific 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. (B,L,D)
DAY 12-13: Laguna San Ignacio
Laguna San Ignacio is a large bay and favored haunt of the gray whales in Baja. The ship will anchor at the mouth of this remote and important locale. We'll explore the lagoon via local pangas with expert local guides.
For some reason, the whales here seem to be friendlier than they are elsewhere. It’s not unusual for mothers and calves to approach our boats, the calves often playing hide and seek—sometimes even welcoming a touch or a friendly chin scratch. (B,L,D)
DAY 14: Bahia Magdalena
Explore the ever-shifting sand dunes of Isla Magdalena, on a cross-island walk to one of the most pristine beaches in the Pacific. Bird watching here can be excellent—magnificent frigatebirds, pelicans, cormorants, terns, great blue herons, ibis, whimbrels, and willets are among the species we might see. It’s not unusual to see forty species of birds in just one day along these fertile shorelines where they refuel for their destinations ahead. (B,L,D)
DAY 15: Disembark/San Carlos/Loreto
Disembark in San Carlos after breakfast and transfer to Loreto. Here you’ll have the opportunity to visit the first mission in Baja California, as well as the nearby museum to learn more about what makes this town so special. Enjoy free time to explore quaint shops and vibrant side streets. After lunch, transfer to Loreto Airport for flights home. (B,L)
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
15/03 |
Loreto, Mexico |
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2 |
16/03 |
At sea |
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3 |
17/03 |
At sea |
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4 |
18/03 |
At sea |
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5 |
19/03 |
At sea |
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6 |
20/03 |
At sea |
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7 |
21/03 |
At sea |
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8 |
22/03 |
At sea |
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9 |
23/03 |
At sea |
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10 |
24/03 |
At sea |
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11 |
25/03 |
At sea |
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12 |
26/03 |
Laguna San Ignacio |
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13 |
27/03 |
Laguna San Ignacio |
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14 |
28/03 |
BahÃa Magdalena, Mexico |
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15 |
29/03 |
San Carlos, Mexico |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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