Whales, fish, and more great sailing february 2018 june 11, 2018 by ellen 7 comments great wind on passage to bahia magdalena. Although we can organise half and fullday experiences from cabo, this signature eightday expedition delves deeper into the islandlike peninsula of baja sur for incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking desert scenery, crumbling spanish missions, culinary exploration and a unique interaction with. Tripadvisor fullday whale shark experience from cabo san. And with the doubling of whales seen migrating south as reported. Gray whales, blue whales, humpback whales, whale sharks and sea lions are our main objective, nevertheless many other species of animals will be seen either hiding in the sand dunes of magdalena bay or jumping around some volcanic rocks in loreto or. Whale watch cabo is the only dedicated whale watching company based in cabo san lucas, mexico. Small groups of boats head out into the bays, extinguish the motor and then wait. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. Know season and schedule for baja whale watching tours and. Please scroll down for available trips and to book your trip. Minutes later you can see water and air shooting up from the middle of the bay from the whales blow holes. Us tourists travelled from san diego on selfcontained 7 to 10day cruises down to the lagoons of the baja california coast.
Grey whale watching in baja is one of the worlds most intimate wildlife encounters. Fullday whale shark experience from cabo san lucas. From december to marchapril they mate and give birth in the warm and shallow waters off the baja california, mexico. Travelers get close to a gray whale in mexicos san ignacio lagoon. Spyhopping, where the animal vertically pokes its head out of the water, is a behavior exhibited by cetacean s some sharks. Song the sea 20 collection remaster artist morcheeba. Whales are our passion, and we love to share these moments with you. When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time.
A gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. We focus on educational tours led by marine biologists and naturalist. Watching the california gray whales in baja was first widely reported to the outside world by that prolific writer of mysteries and passionate baja aficionado, erle stanley gardner, in his 1960 book hunting the desert whale, an account of his early adventures at scammons lagoon. Many whalewatching toursoff boston or maui, for exampletake place on large commercial boats where you have to strain to see around guests crowding the rail, and if you do spot a whale, its likely youll glimpse only a tail or a spout of spray on the horizon. Whale watching in baja is done in pangas 22 foot boats, which are open and accommodate up to ten people. The sea of cortez the worlds aquarium, as it was referred to by the famous french explorer jacques cousteau and the pacific coast of the peninsula have 80% of all marine mammals found in mexican waters. Whales and dolphins you may see on our 12day searcher natural history tour. Thank you to baja bound mexico insurance services for your longterm.
The trip set out from san diego and travelling down the baja california peninsular and into the sea of. The sea of cortez is exceptionally nutrientrich, especially around islands. Petting baby whales in baja california, mexico buckettripper. Gopro footage shot on an 11 day whale watching trip with mark carwardine. This great whales of baja expedition is the ultimate land and sea whale watching experience. Have a close encounter with gray whales in a lagoon in baja. Four 22 yearolds on a mexican road trip seem bound for disaster until they, and their trip, are unexpectedly redeemed by a series of miraculous events. With jake thomas, chris brochu, michelle deshon, arienne mandi. Combination gray whale and blue whale trips each combination trip is unique with specific start and end points that vary with the itinerary date. Set in the brilliant turquoise waters of the sea of cortez, our adventure brings you up close to the wonders of baja. Then they go on their long journey to feed in the rich feeding grounds of the north. Marina puerto escondido gateway to the central sea. View two screens at once, freely switch back and forth, and omnitask without the need to open several new tabs.
Fullday whale shark experience from cabo san lucas provided by cabo expeditions. Whale watching and the best of baja 8 days and 7 nights of adventure come with us to pet the whales, ride the waves, kayak the mangroves, hike the cliffs, swim with the sea lions, walk the dunes, glamp on the island, make margaritas, and toast the stars some of the most magnificent adventures baja has to offer. Humpback whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Witness and interact with the friendly california gray whale on this incredible adventure set right in the heart of baja s gray whale territory. Mothers nudge their daysold babies up to the boats, they rub against the hulls, and in some cases even come close enough to be patted on the nose. Six separate whale excursionscome within arms reach of gentle whalesincluding amiable mothers with calveson six separate skiff journeys inside the protected waters of san ignacio lagoon.
Visit our baja mexico kayak map page to view or print a larger version of this baja whalewatching tour map. Our baja whale experience couldnt be more different. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. From december to april, whales migrate from alaskas cold bering sea to the warm waters of baja to feed, play, and mate. Our whale magic guests stayed at hotel baja oasis which has some.
Feb 21, 2016 gopro footage shot on an 11 day whale watching trip with mark carwardine. Go on a whale watching cruise right here in san diego with birch aquarium and flagship cruises and events. Aug 25, 2017 a gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. An indepth immersionwitness the spring finale of the gray whales migration of nearly 6,000 miles from alaska to baja, with the expert interpretation of our naturalist expedition leader. Orcas killer whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Named after a 19thcentury american whaler, scammons remains the. Lodging for the popular best of bajas whales, dolphins and sea lions includes a bed and breakfast stay on the pacific ocean, as well as time spent at our famous las animas ecolodge, where you can experience sea lions, dolphins, and more whales. Although we can organise half and fullday experiences from cabo, this signature eightday expedition delves deeper into the islandlike peninsula of baja sur for incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking desert scenery, crumbling spanish missions, culinary exploration and. Witness and interact with the friendly california gray whale on this incredible adventure set right in the heart of bajas gray whale territory. The adventure begins we will leave from cocos on san ysidro blvd at 8. The nexus between governance and the economic impact of whale. The trip set out from san diego and travelling down the baja california peninsular and into the sea of cortez. On this whalewatching tour from cabo san lucas, watch humpbacks, gray whales, and other whale species on their yearly journey.
This exhilarating full day whale watching tour maximizes time on the water and allows you to fully experience the gray whales and the lagoon surroundings. Limited to 18 travelers a very important feature of our whale watching tours is the limited group size, as whale encounters are best experienced with fewer travelers for a more intimate nature experience. Ok, i have europe on my big trip planning list celebrating the high schoolers graduating, but now it looks like whale watching in baja needs to be high on my list. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. Thanks to pachico mayoral, dep updated, feb 2018 whale ista. Nbc, readers digest, ocean oasis imax film, new york times, national geographics intelligent traveler blog, eye of the whale. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. A worldclass whalewatching destination, baja california is home to over a dozen different whales, including curious gray whales of laguna san ignacio and earths largest inhabitants, blue whales. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Limited to 18 travelers a very important feature of our whalewatching tours is the limited group size, as whale encounters are best experienced with fewer travelers for a more intimate nature experience. Jan 09, 2018 whale watching in baja is done in pangas 22 foot boats, which are open and accommodate up to ten people. Thank you to baja bound mexico insurance services for your longterm support of the forums site. The best source of information on gray whales, the best gray whale and blue whale watching trips in baja mexico. Our whale magic guests stayed at hotel baja oasis which has some super nice new murals.
Grey whales, san ignacio lagoon, baja 2017 youtube. Magdalena bay, a chain of lagoons protected by barrier islands, provides a favored sanctuary and winter nursery for the gray whales that travel over 5,000 miles from the bering strait to. Every year, thousands of gray whales travel between mexico and alaska, one of the longest known maritime migrations. Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding baja peninsula. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. Lee morgan team searcher for whalewatchers, theres no better place on earth than baja. Gray whales, blue whales, humpback whales, whale sharks and sea lions are our main objective, nevertheless many other species of animals will be seen either hiding in the sand dunes of magdalena bay or jumping around some volcanic rocks in loreto or eventually flying. Double the whale watching and chances for interacting with the whales offered by the majority of the whale watching companies of san ignacio lagoon. Gray whale watching season begins in early december and moves along the pacific coast of the baja peninsula and ends in early april as the whale return north. Edited on 220 2018 by bajanomad edited on 32 2018 by shari. Charming todos santos, artists colony, surfing hotspot and agricultural center. Witness the gray whale migration, one of natures most phenomenal events, and see these gentle giants upclose in the heart of their breeding grounds. Based on decades of respectful wildlife ecotourism. Includes visit with coco at cocos conner, 2 nights stay, guided whale tour, tour the saltworks operation, 2 sack lunches with 2 drinks, and an optional private group dinner not included.
Observe one of the most miraculous natural phenomena on the planet. The orcas we encounter on cabo san lucas whale watching tours are individuals from the eastern tropical pacific population that is known to travel between the baja and sea of cortez down to costa rica. Encounter large and small whale species, whale sharks, jumping mobula rays, and sea lion colonies. Have a close encounter with gray whales in a lagoon in baja, mexico. The east coast of baja is bordered by the sea of cortez, supporting the largest and most varied population of whales in the world, as well as one of the last sanctuaries for the endangered finback and blue whales, the largest of the cetaceans twice the size of gray whale. Magdalena bay whale watching baja adventure travel baja tours.
Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. Have a close encounter with gray whales in a lagoon in. Orcas are infrequent visitors to cabo san lucas, we typically see orcas in cabo san lucas 4 or 5 times in the season. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. The whaleplanner february a whale watching infographic. Whale watching san diego style we love whales and have driven deep into mexico twice to the unesco world heritage site of the whale diy baja california road trip. Publication date was feb 12, 2018 and article says season ends april 30. Baja whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch. Aug 06, 2018 have a close encounter with gray whales in a lagoon in baja, mexico. February is also a good time to see the big whales around the baja california, mexico. Thank you to baja bound mexico insurance services for your longterm support of. Basic tools like screenshot, translator and calculator are preinstalled, and you can easliy customize it as you. Conducting whale watching tours in san ignacio lagoon for over 45 years. Baja whale watching is one of the most popular activities in all of mexico.
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