Mexico's Sea of Cortés Yacht Cruise

World Heritage Site

Just south of California lies an inland sea that is rightfully labeled one of the richest marine environments on the globe. Known as the Gulf of California, Sea of Cortez, or Sea of Cortes and bordered by the arid Baja California Peninsula and Mexican mainland, life in the Sea of Cortés flourishes. Over 3,000 plant species have been identified in the desert, some of which grow nowhere else on earth, and in the sea, over 6,000 animal species have been identified. From the 100-foot-long blue whale to the quiet beauty of bountiful reefs, the Sea of Cortés is, in a word, indescribable.

Follow the wind over the waters to the shores of Isla Espiritu Santo where white sand beaches lie untouched in the desert sun. Swim with sea lions and watch for Moorish idols and butterfly fish as you cool off on a snorkeling adventure. Wander among cardon cactus and palo adán trees with your Naturalist, then set off on a whale watching excursion to Bahia Magdalena, wintering grounds for hundreds of gray whales. And from the deck of your yacht, watch for pods of dolphins, fin, sperm, blue and pilot whales.

2008 - 2009 Departures

Itinerary	Yacht	Length	Rates/Dates
The Aquarium of the World La Paz to Loreto Loreto to La Paz	Safari Quest	8 days/7 nights	See Rates and Dates
The Galapagos of the North Loreto to San Carlos (Guaymas) San Carlos (Guaymas) to Loreto	Safari Quest	10 days/9 nights	See Rates and Dates

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