Sea of Cortés Adventure
Birds, Islands & Whale Sharks
with UnCruise Adventures
Whale Shark ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Bottlenose Dolphin, Gorda Banks ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Birding and island hopping, Sea of Cortez ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Whale Shark ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Explore the Baja peninsula and cruise the Sea of Cortés looking for birds, whales and other wildlife. We'll have up close and personal encounters with dolphins, seabirds, sea lions, fish and the world's largest fish, the Whale Shark.
Visit several islands and enjoy snorkeling, kayaking and hiking. This cruise is runned by UnCruise Adventures and fully equipped with kayaks, snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, sodiacs and an excellent crew. All you have to do is join the fun.
Expedition Map
MAR 25, 2017
APR 01, 2017
07
DAYS
For more information,
please contact:
Juan-Carlos Solis
JuanCarlos@QuetzalAdventures.com
or
(925) 222-8573
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Leaders:
Juan-Carlos Solis
Naturalist
The Expedition Experience
Whale Watching - Birding - Hiking - Snorkeling
What to Expect / What You'll Do
Our expedition headquarters will be the 92-foot long / 28 passenger M.V. Shogun. As we travel south on the California Current the boat becomes the perfect platform for exploration. The hallmark of this expedition is flexibility and choice of activities. You’ll have plenty of choices to experience Baja California up-close.
At Sea
On the boat, you may want to read a book while enjoying an amazing view of the Baja coast, enjoy a snack or coffee while peeking out the window in the dinning room or join naturalists to scan the horizon in search of wildlife. There are quiet moments on board, but it’s never long before we spot whales, dolphins, seabirds, seaturtles and other wildlife. Our 92-foot boat allows us to react immediately to wildlife sightings and follow the action! Moreover, with only 24 passengers aboard (on a 28-passenger boat), there is plenty of legroom and space to move around and observe wildlife up-close.
On Land / Island Hopping
Exploring Baja and the Sea of Cortez's secluded islands is one of the highlights of this expedition. On each stop there is the option for a hike, a stroll along the shore, going on a skiff ride or just hanging out at the beach. Several places are also perfect to go for a swim and snorkeling. You don’t have to chose only one activity. You can do more than one and all of them if you like.
Daily Rhythm
During the trip you’ll quickly get your sea legs and enjoy what I call the "daily rhythm". Each day we begin with fresh coffee, tea, morning treats and a hearty breakfast. After breakfast, we start the day’s activities depending on what is going on around us- often, whales, dolphins and seabirds arrive before or during breakfast. We plan the first round of activities to end just before lunch, often served in buffet style and with many choices to satisfy each taste. After lunch and some down time (unless the whales and other wildlife come back too soon), we set out for our second round of activities either on land or around the boat.
The day ends with a luscious dinner, a recap of the day’s sightings and a preview for the next day’s activities. Lectures are scheduled at the end of the day throughout the expedition to highlight specific topics such as marine mammals, cacti and seabirds.
Baja Wildlife
What am I going to see
Baja California is the best place on earth to look for whales. It is also a wildlife hotspot both on land and sea. Traveling on a boat and island hopping is the best way to experience this amazing corner of the world.
Blue Whale "fluking", Sea of Cortez ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Laguna San Ignacio ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Gray Whale calf resting on mom, San Ignacio Lagoon ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Ash-throated Flycatcher migrating through Baja ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Skiff ride at Isla Partida, Sea of Cortez ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Full moon over Santa Catalina Island, Sea of Cortez ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Green Heron on mangrove roots, Laguna San Ignacio ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Guadalupe Fur Seals ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis
Northern Elephant Seal pup ⓒ Juan-Carlos Solis