Everyone also got to see fin whales and a humpback, as well as all kinds of dolphins that were in the area. “Best day ever” was heard several times as the guests came back to the Gallant Lady to refuel with lunch. During lunch, we motored two hours south to the beautiful bay of Agua Verde where we enjoyed cocktails on the beach and our famous taco night.
Read MoreOur original destination is Socorro but due to incoming weather, we were briefly re-routed to Magdelena Bay to snorkel with marlins during the sardine run. I have to admit there was some initial disappointment in the change of plans but boy, was I wrong! On day one we were introduced to our local panga (small […]
Read Morehe beauty of the southern Sea of Cortez is just amplified by the crew of the Gallant Lady. For my second time visiting this area, I would have to say this has been the best experience thus far. Spotting orcas, hammerheads, and bull sharks have highlighted this trip.
Read MoreWe had our first dive at 0800 we had dolphins around most of the dive and at least four mantas. On the second dive, it was manta love from the minute they dropped in until their safety stop, with seven individuals with the divers at the same time, who knows how many total individuals during the entire dive.
Read MoreWe did the first two dives at Roca Oneal. The first one was great with a very special manta encounter with a female named Barefoot, for a foot-shaped pattern on her underside. She has been known to seek close interaction in the past and apparently enjoys sitting on our DM Juan’s head but also went diver to diver to share that manta love.
Read MoreDiving has been great, so many mantas here, playing the whole dive with everyone. After 40 minutes of manta love the divers went off to look for some hammerheads but the mantas followed along and would not leave them alone!
Read MoreWe arrived at San Benedicto at 0030 last night, anchored near the Canyon, and did our first dive at manta rock and out to the canyon. Some hammerheads were around, as well as silver-tips, Galapagos, and a small pod of dolphins cruised by one group just at the end.
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