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Day by Day Summary and Map
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Mar 2, 2025
Day 1
San Carlos, Mexico
Upon arrival in Loreto, transfer to San Carlos and embark the National Geographic Venture. (D)
Monday - Mar 3, 2025
Day 2
Cruising Magdalena Bay, Mexico
Explore the ever-shifting sand dunes of Isla Magdalena on a cross-island walk to one of the most pristine beaches in the Pacific. Bird-watching can be excellent here, with abundant seabirds in action and shorebirds patrolling the beaches as they fatten up and prepare for long journeys to Arctic breeding grounds. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Mar 4, 2025
Day 3
Laguna San Ignacio, Mexico
Laguna San Ignacio is a large bay and favored haunt of the gray whales in Baja California. The ship will anchor at the mouth of this remote and important locale. We'll explore the lagoon via local pangas with expert local guides. For some reason, the whales here seem to be friendlier than they are elsewhere. It's not unusual for mothers and calves to approach our boats, the calves often playing hide and seek-sometimes even welcoming a touch or a friendly chin scratch. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025
Day 4
Laguna San Ignacio, Mexico
Thursday - Mar 6, 2025
Day 5
At Sea
As we travel south along the Pacific coast of the peninsula, there is a chance of seeing a wide variety of marine life, including the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale. (B,L,D)
Friday - Mar 7, 2025
Day 6
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
Cruise past the spectacular Friars Rocks at Land's End. For those who wish, a visit to the historic town center of San Jose del Cabo will be arranged. Isla San Pedro Martir, Los Islotes, Isla San Francisco-these are some of the melodious names of islands scattered throughout this beautiful sea. After over 20 years of exploration here, we are still discovering new places and experiencing exciting events: bow-riding bottlenose dolphins, sperm whales near our ship, or a pod of fin whales feeding around a convergence zone. The best areas for whale watching remain consistent-the waters south of Isla Carmen, Canal de Ballenas up north, and near the mouth of Bahia Concepcion. Whether on the bridge of the ship, on Zodiacs, or kayaks, we will be in prime position to observe them all. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Mar 8, 2025
Day 7
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
Sunday - Mar 9, 2025
Day 8
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
Monday - Mar 10, 2025
Day 9
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
Tuesday - Mar 11, 2025
Day 10
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
Wednesday - Mar 12, 2025
Day 11
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
Thursday - Mar 13, 2025
Day 12
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
Friday - Mar 14, 2025
Day 13
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
Saturday - Mar 15, 2025
Day 14
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
Sunday - Mar 16, 2025
Day 15
Loreto, Mexico
Disembark in Loreto after breakfast and transfer to the city center. You'll have the opportunity to visit the first mission in Baja California, as well as the nearby museum to learn more about what makes this town so special. Enjoy free time to explore quaint shops and vibrant side streets. After lunch, transfer to Loreto Airport for flights home. (B,L) ... Read More
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