Baja Whales

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Our new Whale Cruises, Whale Camps and Whale Shark Research Expeditions offer a unique opportunity to explore the Sea of Cortez, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to 1/3 of the world’s species of whales and dolphins. If you enjoyed the Galapagos you'll love this similar experience in Baja, closer to home–and with whales!  This is one of the few places in the world where you can frequently see blue whales. Second only to blue whales in size are the giant, sleek finback whales; the gulf is so productive in plankton that a population of finbacks – usually a migratory species -- has made it their year-round home. You'll also snorkel in waters teeming with a wondrous array of tropical fish. See abundant bird life such as blue footed boobies raising their young and tens of thousands of royal and elegant terns in their nests. Spot gray whales surfing in the waves of the Baja Pacific coast and humpback whales breaching to the skies. Snorkel nose-to-whiskers with graceful sea lions and their pups. Kayak amidst the feeding grounds for Blue, Fin, and Humpback whales. This area is rich in feed and also attracts large pods of dolphins, jumping rays, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds and more.There are few other places in the world where you will encounter such abundant marine life. The Sea of Cortez is a great "next cruise" after the Galapagos, or a great alternative to it.

All 3 of our new Baja cruises are aboard the 80' Don Jose. Its high second and third decks provide ideal vantage points as we ply the seas in search of marine life. The Don Jose comfortably accommodates passengers in seven above-deck, air-conditioned cabins. Snorkel gear is available at no charge and six open cockpit kayaks can be used to explore nearby coves and beaches when we anchor. With frequent anchoring for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking, you will have time for unparalleled encounters with whales, dolphins and other wildlife. 

Get even closer to these gentle giants at my new San Ignacio Whale camps, where curious whales approach our boats to be touched!  Our camp is at an ideal location, just a short skiff ride into the lagoon, where you'll experience the thrill of a friendly whale surfacing just a few feet away.  On a still night, you can even hear them breathing! We boat out on the bay in pangas to be near the mothers and her calves. The curious mothers will often approach, and encourage their baby calves to play and frolic around our boats, sometimes blowing water on us from their blowholes! On occasion, the mother rests against the boat, waiting to be stroked; her intelligence is apparent as we look into her eyes.