Sea of Cortez Luxury Yacht Cruise - Aquarium of the World
Explore Mexico’s Sea of Cortez up close and in style aboard a luxury yacht. A professional crew attends to your every need while expert naturalist guides introduce you to Baja California and the Sea of Cortez, home to ruggedly beautiful deserts and incredibly rich oceans. Plant species alone number close to 3,000, and bird-life is rich and varied, from migrating terns to comical boobys. You'll marvel at the wealth of marine life like elephant seals, California sea lions, hundreds of fish species, dolphins, and whales. The Baja Adventure Cruise offers you an ideal opportunity to explore and encounter the riches of the Sea of Cortez. Whether you're kayaking, sailing, or cruising above water, or swimming and snorkeling below, you will wander and weave your way through one of Mexico's most treasured, unspoiled areas. Each evening relax with fine wines, gourmet meals luxury staterooms and spectacular sunset.
Cruise Details
Duration
8 Days
Location
Sea of Cortez
Season
November - January
Cruise Type
Overnight
Nearest City
Loreto
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Baja California, Mexico
Guest Capacity
22
Accommodations
The deluxe, luxury motor yacht, Safari Quest comfortably accommodates 22 guests in 11 gorgeous staterooms. All staterooms face outside with windows. Each has private facilities, climate controls and ample space to hang and store clothing.
Dining
Meals are served in the Dining Room in one unhurried seating with fine views through panoramic windows. Breakfast is a wide selection buffet and lunch is often served family style. American chefs prepare wholesome and varied menus.
Public Areas include a Lounge with bar and facilities for films, slide shows and lectures; Library; Sun Deck with chairs; Outside Deck area for viewing. The open Bridge policy allows you to meet officers and crew. Special Features: Zodiac landing craft, sea kayaks, snorkeling gear, wet suits.
Rates
$4,695.00 - $6,495.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Not Included: Round-trip airfare from your hometown to Loreto or La Paz. Passport and visa expenses; baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (strongly recommended); excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar and alcoholic beverage charges and telecommunication charges; and gratuities.
Single Travelers: There is a single cabin. In addition, any stateroom may be sold as a single for 175% of double-occupancy rate.
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Cruise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Loreto, boarding Welcome to Baja California Sur! You will be met at the airport and taken on a tour of the local area before boarding the Safari Quest. Step out on deck with your fellow travelers, champagne in hand, to toast the brilliant Baja sunset before dinner. The ship will anchor in a quiet cove this evening.
Accommodations: Safari Quest
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Whales and Dolphins Join the Expedition Leader for an introduction to the whales of the Sea of Cortes while the Captain and crew keep their eyes open for spouts. Your first day is spent on the water in search of marine mammals of many kinds before dropping anchor in a beautiful cove along the shores of the Baja Peninsula. Take the inflatable launch to shore for an evening stroll on the beach, and then enjoy a wonderful dinner back on board the Safari Quest.
Accommodations: Safari Quest
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Trail Rides and Water Activities After breakfast you will meet a local ranchero for an included trail ride into the arroyos and mountains of the Baja peninsula. Take in stunning views of the mountains and sea before returning to the tiny village on the beach where we will spend some unhurried time with local artisans and fishermen. During lunch the cruise continues, stopping later in a remote cove to swim, sail, or kayak before calling it a day.
Accommodations: Safari Quest
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Isla Coyote and Swimming with Sea Lions Step ashore at the smallest village in the Sea of Cortes today. Enjoy a conversation with a remarkable group of people who make their living as fishermen in the middle of nowhere before departing this afternoon. After cruising for a short while, the ship will drop anchor and slip into the water where playful California sea lions come over for a look. It is hard to tell who is more curious! The ship will depart for evening anchorage, and cruise until sunset. Take advantage of the top-deck hot tub after dinner this evening.
Accommodations: Safari Quest
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: La Paz Historic La Paz will be this morning's port call. Here, you will tour the local church and mission, and talk with artists in their workshops. You will also have free time to stroll the lively waterfront, and shop or relax. Back on board enjoy a light lunch as the ship cruises north, searching for whales and dolphins along the way. This evening anchor in a pristine bay surrounded by clear skies and crystalline waters.
Accommodations: Safari Quest
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6-7: The Nature of the Sea of Cortes, Gray Whales Spend the next two days weaving a path through some of the most scenic areas found in the Sea of Cortes. You will go beachcombing on white-sand beaches decorated with seashells, and hike to the tops of rocky bluffs where the views take your breath away. Watch pods of dolphins, and blue, pilot or fin whales as they spout and dive in the surrounding waters. During the late winter and early spring months, you will travel with your local guide to the calving grounds of gray whales for a close up view of these gentle giants. Or, if the whales have left the bay on their northward migration, you will continue your exploration of the Sea of Cortes by kayak, sail boat, and inflatable launch. And finally, to celebrate your journey in this magical place, you will enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner the night before your departure for home.
Accommodations: Safari Quest
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Disembarkation, Loreto After breakfast on board, AdventureSmith will bid you adios. A transfer to the airport for connections home is included.
Accommodations: Safari Quest
Included Meals: Breakfast
This Package Includes
Accommodations Aboard Vessel
All Meals and Premium Wine, Beer, Liquor
Naturalist Guided Activities
Airport Transfers
Use of Kayaks, Wet Suits and Snorkeling Equipment
Comprehensive Pre-Departure Information Kit
All Taxes, Port Charges and Fees
Zodiac Cruising and Ship to Shore Transfers
Notes
Special theme departures including Photography, Stargazing and SCUBA are sometimes scheduled. Please contact AdventureSmith Explorations for availability. This trip also goes from Loreto to La Paz (or reverse).
Ask about our charters for your special group or occasion.
Reservation Policy
Deposit of $1000 per person is required.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees apply as follows:
More than 91 days in advance are subject to a $500 cancellation fee.
Between 90 - 61 days: forfeit of deposit.
Between 60 - 46 days: 50% of fare.
Between 45 - 31 days: 75% of fare.
Between 30 - 0 days: 100% of fare.
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