Islas Todos Santos

Stop at Ensenada harbor for Mexican Customs and Immigration clearance. Cruise along Todos Santos islands to view nesting seabirds, rocky reef and cliff life, and harbor seal adults and pups. Whalewatch during the afternoon for migrating gray whales, dolphins, and seabirds aboard Searcher.

 Laguna San Ignacio

Here we anchor among the gray whales and make this famous lagoon our home for two days. Whalewatch from smaller boats, called pangas, and see eye-to-eye with the whales. Observe mother gray whales care for their calves, and marvel at the power and grace of breaching and spyhopping whales. Explore pristine beaches for shells, blooming plants, and tidal animals and observe feeding birds in the mangrove channels.

 Offshore Cabo San Lucas

Cruise to Gorda Banks where humpback whales gather. Humpback whales are very acrobatic–spectacular to observe, photograph, and listen to with our underwater microphone.

 Isla San Francisco

We’ll stop at this small island with a beautiful sandy beach to explore sand dune community and snorkel in an area where Cortez garden eels are found. This island has beautiful desert plants and an early morning walk is an enjoyable option. Bird life is abundant too.

Again we’ll spend time aboard Searcher for the afternoon whalewatching in this productive area.

 Isla Cerralvo

Make a stop at one of Baja California’s premiere islands for giant cardón and  barrel cactus, and incredible scenery. We’ll go ashore for a botanical walk in an immense arroyo and then dive in for some great snorkeling. There’s time to whale watch offshore for Baja’s blue whales, fin whales, and other whales.