Baja California and the Sea of Cortez: Among the Great Whales - Venture

People have described these gray whale encounters as a "spiritual" experience. Why not go yourself and find out what they meant?


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Baja: Drink It In
Each year California gray whales pause during their migrations to birth and nurse their calves in the lagoons on the Pacific side of Baja California. In the morning, head out in local pangas with naturalists and local guides for rare opportunities to observe them at water level. Not only are we often rewarded with a close encounter of calves and watchful mothers, mere feet away, but often we’ll experience heart-touching eye contact with playful calves surfacing to interact with us. Encounters with these marvelous creatures don't end there as we head into the Sea of Cortez, where magical moments continue with possible sightings of other whale species and dolphins. Discover some of the wild Sea of Cortez islands this operator's been exploring for 30+ years, mapping out biodiverse hotspots that teem with life on land and under the sea.

- • You'll be amazed by the whales' startlingly friendly behavior including mothers introducing you to their babies! Experts say this is learned behavior due to Baja's special regulations protecting the whales.
• Your marine experiences are complimented by exploring the charming, mazelike streets of La Paz and old Loreto.
• This operator knows the ins and outs of this area and where to find mama whales. Highly recommended!
Travel Curator’s Insights:
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$500 off each person when booked by July 1
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Families save 25% on guests 22 & under, Solo Supplement waived plus $350 Air Credit on some dates!
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From $6,400 per person
Cancel your expedition at least 14 days before departure and receive 100% future travel credit. Policies and protocols provided before you book.
Travel Seasons:
Jan - March 2023
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Trip Sustainability Awards

Carbon
Offsets 100% of operations and is carbon neutral

Waste
100% free of single-use plastics!

Food
Sources all food and seafood sustainably and locally
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CATEGORY 1 CABIN
#301-306 Cabins feature two lower single beds or queen, a writing desk and two portholes.
From in USD:
$6,400pp
CATEGORY 4 CABIN
Cat 4 #207-229 Cabins feature two lower single beds or queen, a writing desk, sliding glass door and small, private balcony.
From in USD:
$8,520pp
CATEGORY 2S CABIN
Solo traveler. #307-315 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes.
From in USD:
$10,610pp
CATEGORY 2 CABIN
#307-315 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes.
From in USD:
$7,130pp
CATEGORY 5 CABIN
#101-108 (Suite) Two lower bed or queen, convertible sofa bed, large view windows, expanded bathroom, writing desk.
From in USD:
$9,460pp
BLUE WHALE EXTENSION
3-day/2-night post-voyage extension to explore the Sea of Cortez and Bahia Loreto National Park with the possibility of encountering blue or fin whales.
From in USD:
$1,190pp
CATEGORY 3 CABIN
#201-206 Cabins feature two lower single beds or queen, a writing desk and a large view window.
From in USD:
$7,720pp
CATEGORY 1S CABIN
Solo traveler. #301-306 Cabins feature two lower single beds or queen, a writing desk and two portholes plus botanically-inspired toiletries.
From in USD:
$9,740pp

My clients always come back raving about their whale encounters. There's nothing quite like being in the presence of these new mothers who are trusting you to pet their babies. What an experience!
Joy Martinello, Founder
