| Sat |
- Arrive La Paz/Embark
- Transfer from La Paz or Los Cabos airport to ship.
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| Sun |
- Isla Carmen
- Kayak around this deserted Sonoran desert island or step ashore and go for a naturalist-led hike—highlights include a ghost town, abandoned salt mines, dolphins and sea lions galore. Among the birds you are likely to see are brown- and blue-footed boobies, murrelets, gulls, brown pelicans, frigate birds and cormorants. The desert’s treasures include numerous cacti: the Cardon, Organ Pipe, Pencil Cactus, Iron Wood, Old Man Cactus and many more.
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| Mon |
- Isla San Marcos
- Located in the middle of the Sea of Cortez, the Isla San Marcos is home to excellent fishing and sea life viewing! The only town on the island—San Marcos—is home to around 425 people. From huge yellowfin to curious whales, this area brims with marine life.
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| Tue |
- Isla Santa Catalina
- Spend the day exploring the ruggedly beautiful Isla Santa Catalina, with its giant cacti and extraordinary bird and marine life. Bring your camera for a cacti photo shoot—the Cordon, the Chain-link Cholla, the Galloping Cactus, the Teddy Bear Cholla and the Barrel Cactus will be your willing subjects!
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| Wed |
- Isla San Jose
- At the remote Isla San Jose, take a Zodiac cruise through the island’s lush mangrove channels and discover nearby middens (ancient shell mounds) — evidence of the region’s history. See the non-migratory yellow-footed gull and a plethora of other birds and then hop in the water for an incredible snorkeling adventure—the sea is teeming with tropical fish.
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| Thu |
- Islas Partida and Espiritu Santo
- Islas Partida and Espiritu Santo are the largest and southernmost islands in the Sea of Cortez; separated at high tide, these beautiful islands are joined by an isthmus when the water recedes. With their dramatic cliff-lined coasts, Islas Partida and Espiritu Santo are considered two of the most beautiful islands in the Sea of Cortez, and provide a natural playground for your day’s activities. Many of the 800 aquatic species present in the Sea of Cortez are found here; several massive wrecks along with vast undersea canyons support a rich ecosystem that includes several species of whales, sharks and manta rays.
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| Fri |
- Exploring the Sea of Cortez
- Spend time searching for whales, dolphins, sea lions and other wildlife amid the rich waters of the Sea of Cortez. The Sea of Cortez is host to world-class fishing, scuba diving, beautiful views and an amazing array of sea life. Legendary diver Jacques Cousteau described the Sea of Cortez as the “world's aquarium”—here’s your chance to peek inside!
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| Sat |
- La Paz/Disembark
- Fly home from La Paz or Los Cabos
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