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Baja and the Sea of Cortez: In Search of the Great Whales – with Smithsonian Journeys Cruise

  • Departure DateWed 10th Feb 2027
  • Ponant Le Bellot
  • 10 Night Cruise From Cabo San Lucas
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Itinerary

  • Cabo San Lucas
  • Loreto
  • La Paz, Mexico
  • Cabo San Lucas

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Day 1 - Cabo San Lucas

Arrive: Wed 10 February 2027 / Depart: Wed 10 February 2027 at 19:00

Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Guerrero Negro

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Cabo Pulmo National Park

Day 7 - Loreto

Arrive: Tue 16 February 2027

Seated on the eastern coast of Baja California Sur, the secluded stopover of Loreto offers a blend of culture and spectacular nature. Quiet little streets are edged by colonial buildings such as the Mission de Notre-Dame de Loreto, which bears witness to the town?s status as an 18th-century Californian capital. Hiking paths lead to the impressive mountains of the Sierra de la Giganta and ?there are lots of stunning beaches, where. kayaking is a great way to explore the region?s rich marine life.

Day 8 - Loreto

Depart: Wed 17 February 2027

Seated on the eastern coast of Baja California Sur, the secluded stopover of Loreto offers a blend of culture and spectacular nature. Quiet little streets are edged by colonial buildings such as the Mission de Notre-Dame de Loreto, which bears witness to the town?s status as an 18th-century Californian capital. Hiking paths lead to the impressive mountains of the Sierra de la Giganta and ?there are lots of stunning beaches, where. kayaking is a great way to explore the region?s rich marine life.

Day 8 - Coronado Island

Day 9 - Los Islotes

Day 10 - La Paz, Mexico

Arrive: Fri 19 February 2027 / Depart: Fri 19 February 2027

La Paz, in Bolivia, is the highest administrative capital in the world, resting on the Andes’ Altiplano plateau at more than 3,500m above sea level. It stretches to El Alto city in the highlands, with snow-capped, 6,438m-high Mt. Illimani as its backdrop. The city's dramatic setting can be taken in during rides on Mi Teleférico, the aerial cable car system.

Day 11 - Cabo San Lucas

Arrive: Sat 20 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 20 February 2027

Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars.

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