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Bluewater Travel’s Baja & Pacific Dive Specials

Explore 12 hand-picked whale and dive adventures across Baja and the Mexican Pacific — including San Ignacio gray whales, Sea of Cortez diving, Magdalena Bay sardine action, whale sharks, Socorro’s giant mantas, and more. 

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Itineraries

The Ultimate Baja Whale Safari

DAY 1: Naturalist-guided humpback whale watching in Cabo. Transfer to La Paz for 4 nights at a centrally located hotel near the Malecón. Accommodation.

DAY 2–4: Daily naturalist-led adventures. Explore UNESCO Isla Espíritu Santo, snorkel with sea lions, kayak through mangroves (panga-supported), visit Balandra Beach with lunch, kayaks, and paddleboards. Accommodation.

DAY 5–6 (Option 1): Stay at Cerritos Beach near Todos Santos for surf lessons or beach relaxation. Accommodation.

DAY 5–6 (Option 2): Camp at UNESCO Isla Espíritu Santo for kayaking, snorkeling, paddleboarding, nature walks, or scuba diving. Accommodation.

DAY 7–8: Ocean safaris supported by observation airplane searching for blue, fin, and humpback whales, dolphins, and mobula rays (based in Loreto or La Paz depending on season). Accommodation.

DAY 9: Flight to San Ignacio. Champagne welcome, brunch, briefing, and first gray whale encounters. Evening cocktails and naturalist presentation. Accommodation.

DAY 10–11: Scheduled gray whale encounters (90 min sessions) at San Ignacio Lagoon. Optional kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, birdwatching, or visiting a local turtle conservation project. Evenings with cocktails, sunset, and presentations. Accommodation.

DAY 12: Morning whale-watching (weather permitting). Breakfast and return flight to Los Cabos (arriving 1:30 pm). Recommended onward flights after 3:30 pm. End of program.

Baja’s Great Whales

DAY 1: Naturalist-guided humpback whale watching in Cabo. Afternoon transfer to a boutique beach hotel in La Paz. Accommodation.

DAY 2–4: Snorkel with sea lions and explore UNESCO Isla Espíritu Santo. Board a 116 ft expedition yacht to Loreto National Park for blue, humpback, and fin whale encounters, supported by an observation airplane. Optional kayaking, nature walks, and sunset beach cocktails. Accommodation.

DAY 5: Flight to San Ignacio. Champagne welcome, brunch, briefing, and first gray whale encounters. Evening cocktails and naturalist presentation. Accommodation.

DAY 6–7: Scheduled gray whale encounters (90 min sessions) at San Ignacio Lagoon. Optional kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, birdwatching, or visiting a local turtle conservation project. Evenings with cocktails, sunset, and presentations. Accommodation.

DAY 8: Morning whale-watching (weather permitting). Breakfast and return flight to Los Cabos (arriving 1:30 pm). Recommended onward flights after 3:30 pm. End of program.

Sea of Cortez Sail & Whale Encounter

DAY 1: Naturalist-guided humpback whale watching in Cabo. Transfer to La Paz and board your sailing yacht to begin exploring the Sea of Cortez. Accommodation on board.

DAY 2–4: Three full days of sailing during peak whale season with airplane-supported whale spotting. Explore UNESCO Isla Espíritu Santo, snorkel with sea lions, kayak, paddleboard, enjoy beach walks, and daily whale encounters. Accommodation on board.

DAY 5: Flight to San Ignacio. Champagne welcome, brunch, briefing, and first gray whale encounters. Evening cocktails and naturalist presentation. Accommodation.

DAY 6–7: Scheduled gray whale encounters (90 min sessions) at San Ignacio Lagoon. Optional kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, birdwatching, or visiting a local turtle conservation project. Evenings with cocktails, sunset, and presentations. Accommodation.

DAY 8: Morning whale-watching (weather permitting). Breakfast and return flight to Los Cabos (arriving 1:30 pm). Recommended onward flights after 3:30 pm. End of program.

Socorro & San Ignacio Whale Expedition

DAY 1: Meet in Cabo. 8 pm boarding.

DAY 2: Travel to Socorro Islands at sea; cocktail hour and sunset. Arrive San Benedicto Island evening.

DAY 3–7: Five full dive days at sites including El Canyon, Red Rocks, Roca Partida, and more. 3–4 dives/day (weather and regulations permitting). Expect giant mantas, dolphins, sharks, and abundant fish. Optional kayaking, paddleboarding, or hot tub relaxation.

DAY 8: Return voyage to Cabo San Lucas; relax, review photos/videos, connect with fellow travelers.

DAY 9: Disembark at 8:30 am; private transfer to FBO and fly to San Ignacio Lagoon; welcome with champagne.

DAY 10–11: Scheduled gray whale encounters (90 min panga sessions). Optional kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, birdwatching, or turtle conservation visits. Evenings with cocktails, sunset, and presentations. Accommodation.

DAY 12: Morning whale-watching (weather permitting). Breakfast and return flight to Los Cabos (arriving 1:30 pm). End of program.

Family Adventure Week

Adventure-filled week with guide and transfers, including 4 nights in a La Paz hotel.

1 day Isla Espíritu Santo: sea lions and Balandra Beach.

1 day kayaking in the mangroves.

2 nights at a surf camp south of Todos Santos.

1 night in Cabo Pulmo with diving or snorkeling.

In season: Swim with whale sharks or take a day trip to see gray whales in Magdalena Bay.

Baja’s Ocean Safari: Whales & Sea Lions

DAY 1: Naturalist-guided humpback whale watching in Cabo. Transfer to La Paz for 4 nights at a centrally located hotel near the Malecón. Accommodation.

DAY 2–4: Daily naturalist-led adventures. Explore UNESCO Isla Espíritu Santo, snorkel with sea lions, kayak through mangroves (panga-supported), and visit Balandra Beach with lunch, kayaks, and paddleboards. Accommodation.

DAY 5: Morning flight to San Ignacio. Champagne welcome at camp. Brunch, briefing, and first gray whale encounters in the lagoon. Evening cocktails by the fire pit, dinner, and naturalist presentation. Accommodation.

DAY 6–7: Scheduled gray whale encounters (90 min per session) at San Ignacio Lagoon. Optional kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, birdwatching, or visiting local village turtle conservation project. Evenings with cocktails, sunset, billiards, and presentations. Accommodation.

DAY 8: Morning whale-watching (weather permitting). Breakfast and return flight to Los Cabos (arriving 1:30 pm). Recommended onward flights after 3:30 pm. End of program.

Diver’s Dream: Sea of Cortez Explorer

DAY 1: Meet in Cabo at 5 pm and board the ship; sail into the Sea of Cortez with sunset drinks and dinner.

DAY 2: Warm-up dive at Cerralvo Island, explore La Reyna for giant manta rays; non-divers can snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, swim, or try discover scuba.

DAY 2–7: Flexible itinerary based on wildlife sightings: dolphins, orcas, sperm whales. Visits to Isla Las Animas (sea lions, hammerhead sharks), Espiritu Santo National Park, wreck dives, beach hikes, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming. Divers can do up to 4 dives/day. Explore Loreto National Park and nearby islands (Coronado, Danzante, Carmen).

DAY 8: Morning breakfast, disembark at La Paz at 8:30 am; transfer to SeeCreatures Cabo or SJD Airport.

Loreto & La Paz Diving Adventure

DAY 1: Meet in Cabo; drop off bags, local dives. Coach transfer to La Paz by 4:30 pm. Accommodation.

DAY 2: First day at sea; warm-up dive at Cerralvo Island, explore La Reyna for giant manta rays, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, or discover scuba for non-divers.

DAY 3–7: Flexible itinerary based on wildlife sightings: dolphins, orcas, sperm whales. Visits to Isla Las Animas (sea lions, hammerhead sharks), Espiritu Santo National Park, wreck dives, beach hikes, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming. Divers can do up to 4 dives/day. Explore Loreto National Park and nearby islands (Coronado, Danzante, Carmen).

DAY 8: Disembark at La Paz, transfer to Cabo or SJD Airport. Optional extensions: Cabo Pulmo day adventure, local hotel stay, or Gordo Banks dives for divers. End of program.

Ultimate Whale Shark & Gray Whale Combo

DAY 1: Naturalist-guided humpback whale watching in Cabo; afternoon coach transfer to La Paz, 4-night beachfront boutique hotel.

DAY 2–4: Whale shark adventure by panga; visit UNESCO Isla Espíritu Santo, swim with sea lions, beach lunches, and free time to explore La Paz.

DAY 5: Fly to San Ignacio Lagoon; welcome with champagne, brunch, briefing, and first gray whale encounters. Evening cocktails, sunset, and naturalist presentation. Accommodation.

DAY 6–7: Scheduled gray whale encounters (90 min panga sessions); optional kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, birdwatching, mountain biking, turtle conservation visits, or relaxation at camp. Evenings with cocktails, sunset, and presentations. Accommodation.

DAY 8: Morning whale watching (weather permitting), breakfast, and return flight to Los Cabos (arriving 1:30 pm). End of program.

Diving the Sea of Cortez & Sardine Run Action

DAY 1: Meet in Cabo by 5 pm; transfer and board ship. Set sail up Baja coast toward Magdalena Bay (approx. 15 hr). Calm anchoring inside bays and barrier islands overnight.

DAY 2: Arrive late morning at Magdalena Bay; warm-up snorkel and freedive at south end of Margarita Island. Opportunity to snorkel with sea lions and dive on historic wrecks (200+ year-old ship and WW1 submarine).

DAY 3–5: Peak season sardine run adventures with observation airplane support. Snorkel and freedive with bait balls; watch striped marlin, Bryde whales, turtles, sea lions, sharks, and seabirds. Cooperative eco-tourism program with local pangas.

DAY 6: Spare day for bait balls or optional scuba diving and exploring sand dunes on Margarita Island. Afternoon return toward Cabo.

DAY 7: Breakfast and disembark in Cabo by 8:30 am. Explore the city. Accommodation (NOT INCLUDED).

DAY 8: Free day to explore. Accommodation (NOT INCLUDED).

DAY 9: Free day to explore. Accommodation (NOT INCLUDED).

DAY 10: Check-in by 4:30 pm for coach transfer to La Paz. Welcome drinks on deck; optional hot tub under the stars.

DAY 11–14: Daily adventures at sea with experienced captain and crew. Highlights include Cerralvo Island warm-up dive, tornadoes of fish at La Reyna, giant manta rays, dolphins, orcas, Isla Las Animas (sea lions, hammerhead sharks), UNESCO Espiritu Santo (wreck dives, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, whale encounters). Divers can enjoy up to 4 dives/day.

DAY 15: Breakfast, disembark at 8:30 am in La Paz, and complimentary transfer to SeeCreatures Cabo or SJD Airport. Optional Cabo Pulmo or Gordo Banks diving before departure.

Ultimate Baja Wildlife & Dive Odyssey

DAY 1: Meet in Cabo. 8 pm boarding.

DAY 2: Travel to Socorro Islands at sea; cocktail hour and sunset. Arrive San Benedicto Island evening.

DAYS 3–7: Five full dive days at sites including El Canyon, Red Rocks, Roca Partida, and more. 3–4 dives/day (weather and regulations permitting). Expect giant mantas, dolphins, sharks, and abundant fish. Optional kayaking, paddleboarding, or hot tub relaxation.

DAY 8: Return voyage to Cabo San Lucas; relax, review photos/videos, connect with fellow travelers.

DAY 9: Disembark at 8:30 am. Enjoy the city. Check-in by 4:30 pm for coach transfer to La Paz, greeted with margaritas and champagne. Snorkeling and freediving-focused trip; gear available for diving if desired.

DAYS 10–15: Daily wildlife adventures with expert crew guidance. Snorkel and freedive with mobula rays, blue whales and calves, humpbacks, whale sharks, cow-nose rays, and dolphins. Use RHIB/skiffs for small-group excursions. Afternoons and evenings include more water activities, kayaking, paddleboarding, hot tub, and optional night snorkeling or diving with plankton-attracted mobulas. Orca sightings possible. Ship always nearby for breaks and relaxation.

DAY 16: Morning breakfast, disembark at 8:30 am in La Paz, and transfer back to Cabo or SJD Airport.