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Mexico Sea of Cortez Cruise Review: Safari Quest

This has been a week of Baja surprises and PURE Baja fun!! Below are a few of the highlights from the daily journal that I give guests. This is a small list of our daily adventures in the Sea of Cortés. Every day we get up we await the surprises that delight and ignite our sense of mystery and passion about this oasis.

Sunday, March 11
We hugged our dear friends and past guests and welcomed the newcomers with margaritas and appetizers atop the loveliest hotel in Loreto – all while the Safar Quest crew was working madly to finish the final touches on the yacht. Upon boarding the Safari Quest, we welcomed our guests on with Champagne and blue whales with the setting Baja sun. The perfect beginning to an amazing week in Baja’s Sea of Cortés.

Monday, March 12

• Breathtaking Sunrise at Isla Danzante
• Our first look at the Sea of Cortés marine aquarium. We snorkeled with dozens of king angelfish, chocolate chip sea stars, a feeding panamic sea star, an eel, bright blue Cortés damselfish, and more…
• Exploring a meandering trail overlooking the Sea of Cortés
• Tranquil seas and not a breath of wind! Just how we like it!!
• Kayaking exploration in sea caves exposing fossilized shells from 5 millions years ago!
• We brought out the rope swing for guests to show off their tricks and fancy moves! Ahhhh to be kids once again….
• A pod of bottlenose dolphins riding our bow as we squealed and screamed in delight!

Tuesday, March 13

• A morning spent with a pod of 100+ Short Finned Pilot Whales. We experienced close encounters in both the mother ship and skiff.
• Snorkeling amongst parrotfish, triggerfish, pufferfish, and damselfish at Punta Colorado on Isla San Jose.
• Skiing, sailing, and kneeboarding on the tranquil Baja waters…and LOTS of laughter!!
• Kayaking and beach time on the isolated beaches of Punta Colorado
• A glorious day on glorious Baja seas with glorious friends!
• Bow riding dolphins in bioluminescence!!

Wednesday, March 14

• Craig’s fresh sticky buns…Mmmm
• A wildlife excursion around Los Islotes…two volcanic islets that are home to hundreds of sea lions, boobies, frigate birds, cormorants, & pelicans
• Snorkeling with sea lions
• Visit to family run weavers and potters
• Anthropology & history museum
• The expertise and entertainment from our local La Paz guide, Guillermo
• Free time in La Paz to browse the shops, and stroll the malecon of this quaint city

Thursday, March 15

• We woke to a feeding frenzy! A bait ball of sardines and diving birds attracted local fisherman to the scene. With a net and hand line, they caught buckets of sardines and yellowtail tuna!
• Breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortés atop the Isla San Francisco ridge.
• Skiing, kneeboarding, tubing rides, and kayaking…fun was had by all!!
• An inside look into the lives of the fishermen living on Isla Coyote.
• A sunset beach walk with a glass of wine
• Chef Dave’s three-cheese crab dip!
• Skiff rides and a night swim through a glowing sea of bioluminescence.

More to come... Captain Winston Warr.
Safari Quest