San Ignacio is “one of the most enriching and unique experiences”

Working as a guide in Laguna San Ignacio has been one of the most enriching and unique experiences of my life. This corner of Baja California Sur, considered one of the most impressive natural sanctuaries on the planet, is not only a place full of history but also teeming with wildlife that takes your breath […]

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Whale sharks and sea lions join the Baja Ultimate Whale adventure!

I LOVE MY LIFE! We love all our new friends: loving, passionate, compassionate AND funny. TRAVELLERS for sure. We have all 7 continents. We have doctor, pharmacist, 2 attorneys, marketing, biologist, nurses on board. As we boated to anchor, we saw a naked sailer,,,no complaints,,,he was well tanned…all over. Some of us snorkelled with WHALE […]

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The whale reached out of the water right next to us!

As I reflect on my time at San Ignacio Lagoon, I am still overwhelmed by the joy and excitement seeing these grey whales in person. There is a special connection you feel to these animals when they look you right in the eye. It is an indescribable feeling being so close to such a beautiful, […]

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We saw 8-12 Blue whales, with 77 individual sightings!

Ultimate Whales Adventure in the Sea of Cortez onboard the Nautilus Gallant Lady. If you are a whale aficionado, this is THE trip for you. You begin with humpback whale watching in Cabo San Lucas, than you make your way to La Paz to snorkel with whale sharks and sea lions. Then you board the […]

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WhooHoo! Whale season is here!

Humpbacks at Socorro, blue whale and humpback mommas and calves in the Sea of Cortez, and gray whales in San Ignacio Lagoon. Baja’s whales have come home for another magical winter.  It is truly extraordinary this year with unheard of humpback whales bubble net feeding off Cabo yesterday when we were out whale watching (Jan […]

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NOAA announces that the gray whale population has rebounded

The “unusual mortality event” is officially closed and over. Looking in their eyes.The eyes of a grey whale.A huge 45-foot whale that swims over to be kissed and stroked. You might be a seasoned traveller who has gone on safari in Africa or visited Antarctica, explored Alaska and Haida Gwaii, or experienced the Arctic. But […]

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