Milagros Maritimos de Baja California - join the Safari Voyager for a 7-night inclusive island-to-island adventure cruise in Mexico's Sea of Cortés. Itinerary highlights include:
- Expedition cruising among the biologically diverse Midriff Islands
- Excellent bird watching opportunities in an important migration corridor
- Hike and search for endemic species at several Biosphere Reserves
- View fin whales, sea turtles, whale sharks, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and chuckwalla
- Kayaking, paddle boarding, skiff exploration, and snorkeling in marine life-rich waters
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
You’ll be met at the Hermosillo Airport and transferred to Guaymas for an afternoon boarding of the Safari Voyager. Get acquainted with the Captain, crew, and new shipmates as you sail into sunset over cocktails and dinner.
Day 2: San Pedro Martir / Isla Tiburon
Today holds excellent opportunities for bird watching and history. One of the most isolated islands in the gulf—San Pedro Martir—boasts several endemic species and has an interesting story. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, guano from the island was mined for use as fertilizer and shipped as far away as Europe. The island is now a heavily protected Biosphere Reserve. Isla Tiburón is the largest island in the Gulf of California and sits along the gulf’s eastern shore. Homeland to bands of the Seri people for many centuries, here you’ll learn about their history and intimate relationship with both the sea and the land.
Day 3: Captain's Choice
With the Captain in charge, anything is up for grabs, but your day could include “The Hunting of the Snark,” or rather, a search for boojums while hiking in a natural desert laboratory. If you find one, whatever you do, don’t touch it—in ancient Seri belief, touching this plant will cause strong winds to blow. Your day of exploration has many adventurous treats in store, including several opportunities for water play—kayaking, exploring by skiff, and a chance to snorkel in this rich marine environment.
Day 4: Isla Angel de la Guarda
Having journeyed slightly north today, Archangel Island—separated from the Baja California Peninsula by the Canal de Ballenas (Whales Channel)—is the second largest of the Midriff Islands. This biological reserve—called Isla Angel de la Guarda National Park—is an uninhabited island and offers first-rate snorkeling and hiking.
Day 5: Bahia de los Angeles
High desert mountains meet the sea at Bahía de los Ángeles—a Biosphere Reserve established to protect the region’s unique ecology and diverse marine population. The bay is famous for whale sharks during the summer months and as an important feeding and nesting ground for many species of sea turtles. Fin whales and California sea lion colonies are common to the area, and the swift currents are known the draw diving pelicans and boobies. You may get lucky today and snorkel alongside a sea turtle or gentle whale shark.
Day 6: Midriff Islands Exploration
Discover John Steinbeck’s “Galápagos of Mexico.” Lined with rocky reefs, the ecosystem of the Midriff Islands is rich in biological diversity and endemism—perfect for exploration. With its high abundance of pelagic fish, marine mammals, and over 50 species of birds, you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled both above and below the surface. Sailing past Isla Rasa, where ornithologist Lewis Wayne succeeded in establishing a Migratory Waterfowl Sanctuary, keep watch for Blue-footed boobies, brown pelicans, cormorants, gulls, or try and catch a glimpse of a Costa’s hummingbird or ash-throated flycatchers. Whether snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, or hiking, surprises are surely in store.
Day 7: Isla San Esteban
Your last day in paradise takes you to Isla San Esteban, home to many odd species found only in these islands. Keep your eyes peeled on and between the rocks for the endemic spiny-tailed iguana and Pinto chuckwalla lizards basking in the sun, they’re the largest and most endangered of the chuckwalla species. Desert hikes, kayaking, and snorkeling round out the day’s activities. Enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Dinner this evening and afterwards, a special presentation by your Expedition Leader recaps your week’s adventures.
Day 8: Guaymas, Mexico - Disembark
After breakfast, your weeklong adventure ends back in Guaymas. A transfer to the Hermosillo Airport is provided.
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Navigator Cabin
Queen or twin beds, desk & chair, view window, private bath with shower. #103-108
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Trailblazer Cabin
Queen or twin beds, desk & chair, view window, private bath with shower. #205-206, 209-212, 215-222
- All rates are quoted in USD and represent cost per person, based on double occupancy
- Children ages 8-13 are welcome on all sailings and will received a $500 per child savings
Initial deposit is $950 for one week cruises, $1700 for two or three week cruises, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx
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8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.