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History of celestial navigation - sailing ship in the open ocean at nighttime, navigating by the stars with a quote from John Masefield's Sea-Fever

Sailing Under the Stars: The History and Magic of Sailing Baja

Post author By Captain Mike
Categories Baja California Peninsula, Baja Ultimate Whales, Information, San Ignacio, Sea of Cortez
Post date 2026-10-24
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By Captain Mike on October 24th, 2026 in Baja California Peninsula, Baja Ultimate Whales, Information, San Ignacio, Sea of Cortez

Discover the history of celestial navigation, how sailors used stars to navigate at sea, and how you can experience sailing in Baja today.

Tags celestial natigation, Mango Bay, San Ignacio Lagoon

How to Plan a Liveaboard Diving Trip in Mexico

Post author By Nautilus Crew
Categories Baja California Peninsula, Magdalena Bay, Sea of Cortez, Socorro
Post date 2026-09-05
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By Nautilus Crew on September 5th, 2026 in Baja California Peninsula, Magdalena Bay, Sea of Cortez, Socorro

Learn how to plan a liveaboard diving trip in Mexico and how to choose from Socorro, the Sea of Cortez, and the Sardine Run.

Tags diving, diving liveaboard, liveaboard diving mexico

Remote destinations and desert landscapes - is travelling in Baja Mexico safe?

Is Baja Mexico Safe? Travel Safety Guide for the Baja Peninsula

Post author By Nautilus Crew
Categories Baja California Peninsula, Information, Sea of Cortez
Post date 2026-05-14
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By Nautilus Crew on May 14th, 2026 in Baja California Peninsula, Information, Sea of Cortez

Is Baja Mexico safe for travelers? Discover the real risks and expert tips for safe whale watching and guided expeditions.

Best Time to Dive the Sea of Cortez: A Seasonal Wildlife Guide

Post author By Beth
Categories Baja California Peninsula, Baja Ultimate Whales, Sea of Cortez
Post date 2026-03-12
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By Beth on March 12th, 2026 in Baja California Peninsula, Baja Ultimate Whales, Sea of Cortez

Best time to dive the Sea of Cortez: seasons, marine life highlights, and how to plan your Baja diving adventure with Nautilus Liveaboards.

Tags scuba diving in mexico, Sea of Cortez

Gray Whale Eye, close-ups at San Ignacio Lagoon

Gray Whale Watching Mexico: The 2026 Season Is Here!

Post author By Captain Mike
Categories Baja California Peninsula, Baja Ultimate Whales, Captain Mike, San Ignacio, San Ignacio
Post date 2026-01-24
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By Captain Mike on January 24th, 2026 in Baja California Peninsula, Baja Ultimate Whales, Captain Mike, San Ignacio, San Ignacio

Gray whale watching Mexico is back. Experience San Ignacio’s gray whales and newborns through stories from the start of the 2026 season.

Striped marlin and a huge bait ball of sardines. Part of the Magdalena Bay Sardine Run.

Top Snorkeling in Mexico: Magdalena Bay Sardine Run

Post author By Nautilus Crew
Categories Baja California Peninsula, Magdalena Bay, Sea of Cortez, Socorro
Post date 2025-09-27
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By Nautilus Crew on September 27th, 2025 in Baja California Peninsula, Magdalena Bay, Sea of Cortez, Socorro

Discover the Magdalena Bay sardine run. Swim with bait balls and see predator vs prey action at one of the top snorkeling spots in Mexico.

Tags magdalena bay, sardine run, Snorkeling Mexico, Top Snorkeling

Whales have started to return to La Baja

Post author By Captain Mike
Categories Baja California Peninsula, Captain Mike, Noon Reports
Post date 2022-11-30
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By Captain Mike on November 30th, 2022 in Baja California Peninsula, Captain Mike, Noon Reports

Whales have started to return to La Baja. We had the most incredible encounter yesterday with a newborn humpback whale calf. Literally one hour old. This cute little guy was pristine and gorgeous and reminds us of how special the ocean is. And how delicate the balance is. The gray whales are back at San […]

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