Every spring, the rich waters of the loreto national marine park draw the worlds largest animal to come feed. Baja s whale season though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season. For most people, being close to a massive friendly whale with a gentle disposition is one of the greatest thrills in the animal world. Check out these cool new baja whale watching videos. This year there are some changes that we feel will improve the overall experience. Watch the giant sperm whales in the deep waters off the spectacular coast of kaikoura. Seven of us, plus our guide, were in a small panga motorboat, bobbing around on a sunny afternoon.
Meet 40 foot long and 40 ton gray whales and their newborn calves up close based from our allinclusive solar and wind powered ecolodge on the remote desert shores of san ignacio lagoon. Baja discovery san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. Sleepy west coast towns suddenly come to life when its the season for whale watching on baja. Whales and dolphins you may see on our 12day searcher natural history tour. The first official day of the season is december 15. To have an excellent chance of seeing whales, visit baja between the. Our remote location, spectacular views and variety of activities combined with our full service ecolodge and comfortable cabins with electricity make campo cortez an ideal choice for your grey whale watching adventure to san ignacio lagoon. Whale watching loreto mexico, blue and gray whale season. For thousands of years the gray whale has been a faithful visitor of the baja california peninsula, looking for warmer waters to pass the winter season. Blue whale watching tour loreto sea and land tours, baja. Our gray whale watching ecotour packages in baja california include transfer by air from the u. Although gary only actually speaks in a few episodes, mainly in sleepy time in spongebobs dream world, where gary is. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay gray whale watching guaranteed. Are you ready to embark on a once in a lifetime adventure to baja, mexico.
Tuition applies to age at the time of travel and children must be 7 years or older and traveling with parent or guardian. Gray whale watching at san ignacio lagoon, baja california, mexico every year gray whales migrate more than 10,000 miles between their summer feeding grounds in the arctic and the coastal lagoons of the southern baja peninsula. Diving, exploring and filming throughout the baja peninsula eventually led johnny friday to san ignacio lagoon in 1989. Cabos location at the tip of the baja peninsula provides a unique opportunity for both watching and studying humpback whales. Baja whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch. Discover whalw watching tours in mexico and get ready for a great getaway. And, two days whale watching in san ignacio lagoon also called, laguna san ignacio, both on the pacific side of baja, mexico. The town presents great opportunities for whale camping tours. Wed watched jealously as a mother and baby grey whale approached a boat 100m away. Baja whale watching, san ignacio lagoon baja discovery. Many species of these gentle giants make the long journey down to the baja peninsula to find new mates and give birth away from cold arctic waters up north.
Every spring the loreto national marine park is host to blue whales, the largest creatures on earth. There he met local fisherman and whale watching guide, maldo fischer. Here you will find the operators and licensed boats to take you live that wonderful encounter with the colossus of the sea, an extraordinary experience. Our 3 and 4day magdalena bay whale watching tours include camping at our exclusive safaristyle basecamp set on a secluded beach. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. Us tour operators played a crucial role in the development of mexicos whale. These are panga local motorboat tours with a knowledgeable captainguide.
Tea and coffee greet you with the morning sun, and youre welcome to stroll along the beach and watch the whales wake up while your guides prepare a hot breakfast. Baja discovery is a leading ecotourism company providing natural history trips and tours in baja california mexico, including gray whale watching at san ignacio lagoon, sea kayaking, pack trips to visit cave paintings, and custom tours and treks for birding and botany. Baja california sur is one of the best world destinations to see whales. Its worth travelling all the way to baja for that single experience alone.
A worldclass whalewatching destination, baja california is home to over a dozen different whales, including curious gray whales of laguna san ignacio and earths largest. Come watch the whales and, even if you get here out of season, take a boat ride on the bay. Todos santos whale watching baja california, mexico. The great gray whales of baja natural habitat adventures. Its flanked on the west by the mighty pacific ocean and on the east by the nutrientrich waters of the sea of cortez, so its no surprise that the mexican state of baja california sur bcs is one of the best destinations in the world for whale watching. Located on baja s pacific coast, magdalena bay and san ignacio lagoon are the worldrenowned winter nursery grounds of the california gray whale. The humpback whale watching season for cabo san lucas runs from mid december to mid april, the grey and blue whale seasons from mid january through late march. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and save the graphic on the next page. Every winter the mexican peninsula of baja california plays host to an aweinspiring migration of thousands of whales. Whale watching tours from loreto is a world class experience.
These whales watching tour camps in loreto and small and you get to meet people and hence you get to know the culture more. Prime season for gray whale watching is late january through early april. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic. If youre here just for the sea kayaking, the best time to visit baja is the end of octearly dec, as well as marapr, as the wind drops and the sea of cortez is clear and calm. How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. Whale shark facts the whale shark is the largest fish on the planet, reaching lengths of arround 18 to 40 feet 5. Perhaps the most extraordinary wildlife encounter on the planet is a visit to san ignacio lagoon to meet up close 40 ton grey whales and their newborn calves. Its where the whales are friendlier and encounters more likely. Whales can be seen all around the middle peninsula of baja california sur. Two unique baja whale watching trips on the pacific ocean and sea of cortez and one baja whale shark ecotour on the sea of cortez that world travelers rave about. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet.
Mothers nudge their daysold babies up to the boats, they rub against the hulls, and in some cases even come close enough to be patted on the nose. For more information on whales and whale watching in baja, please contact. Though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season. Our usbased pilotguides will assist you every step of the way and get you to the whales faster. It was around 3pm on friday 28 february 2014, in san ignacio lagoon, baja california. Study area around the baja california peninsula where blue whales.
The eye of a gray whale swimming in san ignacio lagoon. Its whale watching season on mexicos pacific coast, from baja to oaxaca the season runs from december through march, although some areas see whales to the end of may published on thursday. Humpback whales migrate through the cabo san lucas area from november through april. Combo trips gray and blue whale watching season tours in. By far the best way to explore is to join a marine safari. Depart from san diego and fly south to our seaside camp. When one of these animals surfaces next to the boat, you are hooked for life. Your day is filled with whale watching, hiking along the sand dunes and beachcombing the pacific beaches. Baja airventures has three oneofkind soft, ecoadventure baja whale watching tours youll love. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexicos baja california peninsula.
The sightings line up exactly with whale watching season that has been legally marked out by semarnat, the federal department of environment and natural resources. Bajas whale season though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. The main whalewatching season in baja is from early february to the end of april. Full service ecolodge solar powered cabins kayaking bird watching whale watching.
Of the three locations in baja california where the gray whales make an appearance each year, laguna san ignacio is regarded as the best. In addition, whale watching is becoming more common in the sea of cortez. If you are looking for an adventurous tour which takes you close to the nature, then grey whale watching tours in baja is the best options. Over two decades of adventure in baja california, mexico. One guest described it as, its handsdown one of the most incredible wildlife encounters ive ever had. Oct 16, 2011 spongebob squarepants is an energetic and optimistic sea sponge although his appearance more closely resembles a kitchen sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea with his pet snail, gary, who meows like a cat. Mexiko vamos baja california oceano meerzeit reisen. The combo trips offers three days of whale watching during peak season. Just of the coastline of loreto in loreto bay there are 5 great islands, namely del carmen,coronado,santa catalina and montserrate. Perhaps one of the most exciting things is the official dates for this seasons whale watching. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Oct 12, 2019 the main difference from past years, is that the whale shark season will run until may 2020. The stone mountains pile up to the sky and there is little fresh water. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet.
When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. Baja whale watching gray whales in baja california. A worldclass whalewatching destination, baja california is home to over a dozen different whales, including curious gray whales of laguna san ignacio and earths largest inhabitants, blue whales. Cedros outdoor adventures whale watching tours gray whale. Scammons is also the largest of the three whale watching lagoon. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong. I left the pacific ocean to go to the sea of cortez in search of the largest animal in the world. February is peak month for both grey whales and visitors, and whale watching trips take place in magdalena bay and san ignacio lagoon. Grey whales mothers often seek out human interaction as they approach our boats to present their newborn calves to us while encouraging visitors to scratch their head, back and baleen as. Whale watching san diego style we love whales and have driven deep into mexico twice to the unesco world heritage site of the whale diy baja california road trip. Spongebob squarepants season 17 complete kartoonzworld. Call kevin today for any specials on specific 2020 baja whale watching dates below 619 4212235. Guests typically see up close and swim with 3 8 gentle giant whale sharks every outing. Experience one of the most incredible closeup wildlife encounters on the planet with the friendly gray whales of magdalena bay and in san ignacio lagoon whale watching tours nonkayaking tours available.
Whale shark mexico is project of research, conservation, education and sustainable management of the charismatic whale sharks you like to be part of the research trips. The trip set out from san diego and travelling down the baja california peninsular and into the sea of cortez. Whale watching season has begun in baja california sur the. Combination gray whale and blue whale trips each combination trip is unique with specific start and end points that vary with the itinerary date. Start point san diego fly south, but ride north as you explore several very different whale watching locations. Baja whale watching experience gray whale watching tours. Whales, the largest known mammal, can grow up to 50 feet in. The 2019 2020 whale shark season will be open from october to may. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. Humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae, baja california sur, san jose del. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography.
There is a resident population of females that return each year to mate and calve, spending the entire winter season here. Whale watching in laguna san ignacio of the three locations in baja california where the gray whales make an appearance each year, laguna san ignacio is regarded as the best. Humpback whale sightings are highly likely on trips during january and february. Whale watching season has formally begun in baja california sur with the sighting of whales at puerto adolfo lopez mateos in the municipality of comondu in late december of 2015. Tour baja with us to experience the best of baja in comfort and indulge your spirit for adventure. Whale watching tours and cruises baja california, gray and. Download scientific diagram study area around the baja california. Baja california is fast becoming the premier location to watch whales in the world.
When tourists come to see gray whales that migrate to baja lagoons at calving season, it often seems the curiosity might be mutual. Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding baja peninsula. Sea kayak adventures ensures a rich gray whale experience even when youre not on the water. Whaletrips mexico the best tips for whale watching in mexico. This beautiful destination is highlighted by the las animas ecolodge, a selfsustaining, solarpowered retreat consisting of eight wellappointed beachside yurts, but it has another attraction baja is one of four places in the world where whale sharks annually congregate to feed on algae, plankton, and krill. Their presence gives baja californians a sense of pride because the gray whale is internationally known as a mexican whale. Gray whale encounters in san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico, 2017. Baja whalewatching tours immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. Whales, dolphins and deserts of mexicos baja peninsula. A stay of a month on either side will likely have you seeing whales too. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. The gray whale lagoons of baja california offer the best possibility for this opportunity of anywhere in the world.
Gopro footage shot on an 11 day whale watching trip with mark carwardine. There are several annual whale festivals on the baja peninsula, e. Humpback whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. It has a bulky head with bumpy knots tubercles and long pectoral fins. The humpback gets its name from its distinctive body shape. Best time to see blue whales in baja california sur at the sea of cortez. Orcas killer whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo. Many whalewatching toursoff boston or maui, for exampletake place on large commercial boats where. Whale watching in baja california in january, we took a whale watching excursion around the southern end of the santa monica bay. The best whale petting kissing viewing experience ever. Enjoy our fabulous whale watching base camp at laguna san ignacio, the worlds premier gray whale watching destination, known for its high percentage of friendly whales.
Baja whale watching top things to know about bajas gray. As we begin to approach high season in cabo all sorts of interesting things start happening. Grey whale watching in baja is one of the worlds most intimate wildlife encounters. From december to marchapril they mate and give birth in the warm and shallow waters off the baja california, mexico. Baja whale watching combined with sea of cortez kayaking in loreto makes this tour a guest favorite. There are only 3 places in the world that grey whales give birthall on the baja. To have an excellent chance of seeing whales, visit baja between the end of december and early march. Usually, well over whales are here during each season and, on some exceptional seasons, baja whale watching experts counted over.
Like the gray whale, the humpback is a baleen filter feeder whale that grows to about 12 to 16 meters 39 to 52 feet. The first of the gray whales arrive in bajas calving lagoons by late december to early january, beginning the baja gray whale season. May 25, 2015 whale shark season, as it is commonly referred to throughout the riviera maya, opens on may 15 th of every year, but the best time to take a tour is between june and july when you can see hundreds upon hundreds of the humongous docile fish passively swimming and feeding on tiny plankton and any unlucky fish that may be hanging around. Then they go on their long journey to feed in the rich feeding grounds of the north. More than 20 species of whales are encountered around baja most yearround, making this area an important center for whale observation. Spend indepth time with giant gray whales that migrate to the warm waters of bajas pacific lagoons. The sea of cortez was aptly coined the worlds aquarium by jacques cousteau. This is a diverse and brilliant wilderness area full of contrasts. This said, san ignacio does have a longer whale watching season from january through april while magdalenas prime whale watching season is from midjan through march. Its whalewatching season on mexicos pacific coast, from. Baja whale watching expeditions gentle giants expedition. Gray whale watching season begins in early december and moves along the pacific coast of the baja peninsula and ends in early april as the whale return north. Know season and schedule for baja whale watching tours and.
Calm hopefully seas, small intimate boats, and all around the sound of these giants breathing. The fifth season consisted of 28 halfhours of material, divided into 24 halfhour episodes and two hourlong episodes. Of the whale watching tours we offer in baja mexico, this one is best for seeing whales at very close range, and plenty of them. Blue whale watching tours in the loreto national marine park jan 25mar 25, 2020. Usually, well over whales are here during each season and, on some exceptional seasons, baja whale watching experts counted over 2000 gray whales, including baby whales. We have combined what we consider to be the two best whale watching trips anywhere into one exciting adventure package. Gray whales are 52 feet long and weigh 36 tons, yet are gentle enough to touch and baja californias pacific coast is the perfect place to experience the thrill. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. In this baja lagoon, whales seek attention from humans, turning the rules of wildlife photography on their head.
Whale watching from loreto blue whales sea kayak baja mexico. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. Baja whale watching expeditions 2021 season dates now available. If it were lush and rich, one could understand the pull, but it is fierce and hostile and sullen. With the highest concentration of baja gray whales right offshore, theres no better place to witness the gray whales as they play.
The fifth season of the american television comedy the office premiered in the united states in the 20082009 television season on nbc on september 25, 2008 and concluded on may 14, 2009. Family whale watching in magdalena bay sea kayak adventures. But for 1 month every year the peaks of all 3 seasons cross over allowing us to run these super special whale expeditions to see the best of them all. Please scroll down for available trips and to book your trip. Campo cortez is known for its secluded, private, and pristine wildlife location. You can go on a gray whale watching tours in baja with your family and friends and if you are a wanderlust and want to go for a solo trip, then also you are welcome.
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