Steinbeck, Cousteau… now it’s your turn to explore the “world’s aquarium” in the Sea of Cortes. Greet sea lions from the boat or skiff, or slip into a wetsuit for an even closer encounter. Getting your sea legs is easy too—relax with toes in the sand, on a hike, or atop a mule through the canyons of Baja. Land and sea are a step, or kayak, away.
Itineraries
Complete with a mule ride and plenty of snorkeling with colorful marine life, experience the bounty that is Baja.
Activities
Get into the wild with a mule ride accompanied by a local ranchero or a snorkel with the sea lions in a quiet cove.
FAQs
We'll fill you in on footwear, drinking water, and all your questions about cruising in the Sea of Cortes.
Sea of Cortes Wildlife
Also known as “the world’s aquarium,” the Sea of Cortes is home to dolphins, whales, whale sharks, sea lions, rays, and a variety of fish.
Life On Board
Try morning on-deck stretches or, in the evenings, watch for sparkling bioluminescence from the bow.
Evening Wildlife Watching
Just when we thought the show couldn’t get any more exciting, I heard a cry from the deck above me....
Seasonal Variations
Whether you’re stoked to see the desert flowers in November or the Red-billed Tropicbirds of March, it’s always a good time to visit the Sea of Cortes.
The biggest changes are likely to be seen among migrating birds and marine life. Gray whales, for example, spend summers in Alaska and come to Mexico during winter months to have their babies in the warmer southern waters. From migratory to endemic, there is always unique and wow-worthy wildlife to see.
Feeding Frenzy in the Sea of Cortes
Soon, we heard the blow of water as a humpback whale joined the action. Then a second blow was heard as our one humpback whale turned into two.
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