Day 1 - Monday - Mar 18, 2024
Arrive in Loreto in early afternoon. Transfer to the port and embark the National Geographic Venture. (D)
Day 2 - Tuesday - Mar 19, 2024
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Cruise past the spectacular Friars Rocks at Land's End. For those who wish, a visit to the historic town center of San Jose del Cabo will be arranged. Isla San Pedro Martir, 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, sperm whales near our ship, or 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 Bahia Concepcion. 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 3 - Wednesday - Mar 20, 2024
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Day 4 - Thursday - Mar 21, 2024
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Day 5 - Friday - Mar 22, 2024
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Day 6 - Saturday - Mar 23, 2024
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Day 7 - Sunday - Mar 24, 2024
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Day 8 - Monday - Mar 25, 2024
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Day 9 - Tuesday - Mar 26, 2024
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Day 10 - Wednesday - Mar 27, 2024
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Day 11 - Thursday - Mar 28, 2024
As we travel north 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 - Friday - Mar 29, 2024
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Laguna San Ignacio is a large bay and favored haunt of the gray whales in Baja California. 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 13 - Saturday - Mar 30, 2024
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Day 14 - Sunday - Mar 31, 2024
Cruising Magdalena Bay, Mexico |
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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 can be excellent here, with abundant seabirds in action and shorebirds patrolling the beaches as they fatten up and prepare for long journeys to Arctic breeding grounds. (B,L,D)
Day 15 - Monday - Apr 1, 2024
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)