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Day by Day Summary and Map
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Feb 16, 2025
Day 1
Loreto, Mexico
Embark the ship in Loreto to start your cruise.
Monday - Feb 17, 2025
Day 2
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
The Gulf of California is home to great biological diversity, and with some luck, sightings of whales, dolphins, and other sea life are among the highlights of your journey. Plans are flexible as you explore some of the uninhabited islands sprinkled across these waters. Your captain and expedition leader collaborate to choose the perfect combination of activities for the day. You might go ashore at Isla San Francisco, where a sweeping arc of white-sand beach fringes waters perfect for kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding. Or perhaps you'll visit Bahia de los Muertos to snorkel among the coral. ... Read More
Tuesday - Feb 18, 2025
Day 3
Los Islotes, Mexico
La Paz, Mexico
Conditions permitting, wake this morning off the rocky island of Los Islotes and don flippers, a mask, and snorkel (which are provided) to swim with curious sea lions. Then the ship repositions to the colorful city of La Paz to garner insight into the culture of Mexico, soak in the vibrant street art, and stroll the lively Malecon. Dinner is an unforgettable cultural experience, complete with local cuisine, dancing, and folklore. ... Read More
Wednesday - Feb 19, 2025
Day 4
Cabo Pulmo, Mexico
Gorda Banks, Mexico
Land's End, Mexico
Snorkel the pristine reefs of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, one of the most successful national marine parks in the world, and chat with locals about their advocacy to protect this unique place. Search the seas of the Gorda Banks seamount, a renowned gathering place for whales, especially humpbacks, dolphins, and other sea life, and later cruise along the iconic Friars Rocks at Land's End. ... Read More
Thursday - Feb 20, 2025
Day 5
Cruising Magdalena Bay, Mexico
Kickstart your day with morning stretches hosted by your onboard wellness specialist on the sun deck. After breakfast, enjoy opportunities to explore and better understand the ecosystems that make up and power this diverse region. Later, sail through La Entrada as you enter Bahia Magdalena.
Friday - Feb 21, 2025
Day 6
San Carlos, Mexico
Bus Travel
Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Mexico
Day Boat Travel
Boca de Soledad, Mexico
Day Boat Travel
Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Mexico
Bus Travel
San Carlos, Mexico
After breakfast, transfer by motorcoach to Puerto Lopez Mateos to spend the full day observing and with luck, interacting with these majestic creatures. Together with savvy local Mexican fishermen, board boats to view the numerous mother-calf pairs that thrive in this sheltering region. Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant before returning to the ship in late afternoon. ... Read More
Saturday - Feb 22, 2025
Day 7
Isla Magdalena, Mexico
Rehusa Channel, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Mexico
Bahia Almejas, Mexico
Head to shore at Isla Magdalena to explore ever-shifting sand dunes on a cross-island walk to pristine beaches. Bird-watching can be excellent here with abundant seabirds in action. Explore Bahia de Almejas, where you'll board local pangas and enter the lagoons for encounters with gray whale mothers and calves. Whales tend to be very active here, seemingly oblivious to humans' presence and sometimes curious and playful. ... Read More
Sunday - Feb 23, 2025
Day 8
San Carlos, Mexico
After disembarking National Geographic Venture transfer to Loreto, a picturesque gulf-side town dotted with Spanish colonial architecture.
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