Mexico Sea of Cortez Cruises
A small ship adventure cruise to Mexico's Sea of Cortez, or "The Galapagos of the North" allows you to experience the rich abundance of wildlife and plant life like no other. Observe humpback, gray and blue whales and dolphins, up close, like no other place on earth. You'll explore where the desert meets the sea, over 6,000 animal species and over 3,000 plant species in the nearby desert, some species which grow nowhere else on earth. Expedition leaders, naturalists and regional specialists will guide you onboard ship, Zodiacs and kayaks to experience Mexico's Sea of Cortez completely, and help turn curious travelers into lifelong explorers.
Mexico's Sea of Cortez Small Ship Cruise Statistics
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| Avg Temp | 74/54°F | 77/55°F | 81/56°F | 86/58°F | 77/58°F | |||||||
| Avg Precip (in) | 0.20 | 1.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.10 | |||||||
Mexico's Sea of Cortez Cruise Itineraries
- Aquarium of the World
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By luxury yacht, kayak, motorized inflatable boat and on foot, encounter flora and fauna that are found nowhere else in the world. In this World Heritage biosphere reserve, experience pods of dolphins numbering in the thousands and view many whale species including the largest living being on earth — the blue whale.
- Baja's Bounty
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Explore this World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve and visit a culturally-rich centuries-old mission town. Snorkel, kayak, and paddle board in crystalline waters. Hike ashore along cactus-clad rims. Experience pods of dolphins, view whales, and enjoy a sunrise mule ride and radiant sunset cruising.
- Holiday Journey in the Sea of Cortez
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Celebrate the holiday season in an extraordinary way when you sail on our Sea of Cortez cruise this December. See Baja’s vibrant living sea from the deck of our nimble expedition ship and at water level in Zodiacs and kayaks. Go deeper, and see it through your snorkel mask, hear the communications of marine life through our hydrophone and watch a live undersea feed from beneath our ship in the comfort of the lounge. Learn what makes this ecosystem unique from a robust team of five naturalists, undersea specialists, horticulturalists and an expedition leader with immense regional knowledge.
- Baja California Odyssey: San Ignacio Lagoon And The Sea Of Cortez
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This new itinerary offers all the facets of Baja California in a multi-dimensional Photo Expedition. Spend one night in rustic cabins at San Ignacio Lagoon, where gray whale mothers linger with their newborn calves. Head out both days in pangas to encounter the mothers and feeding calves. Discover endless photo ops — leaping dolphins, breaching whales and sculpturally perched pelicans — as you voyage on the vibrant Sea of Cortez to explore its remote islands.
- Baja California: A Remarkable Journey
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This special Baja photo expedition is one of our most exciting and comprehensive cruise to Baja and offers the unique opportunity to explore — and photograph — the gray whale lagoons along Baja’s Pacific Coast and the richness of the vast Sea of Cortez.
- Baja California: Among The Great Whales
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Each winter gray whales migrate south from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in Baja California’s and Mexico's sheltered lagoons, making it one of North America’s premier whale watching sites.
Lonely Planet Baja & Los Cabos - by Danny Palmerlee - $19.99
The Log from the Sea of Cortez - by John Steinbeck - $16.00