Happy Valentines Day!
We started the day with an excursion in pangas (small boats) from La Paz to view whale sharks. We had 16 snorkelers and four photographers make the trip. It was a big success with good views of multiple whale sharks. Everyone was extremely happy with the excursion this morning! Researchers at Whale Shark Mexico are actively studying this group of sharks through photo-identifying individuals and protecting the sharks from boat traffic.
While passengers were snorkeling with the sharks, the crew and I decorated the galley for Valentines Day and provided a place for people to make a Valentine for their special person. There was lots of candy too!
We departed La Paz and headed north towards Isla Espiritu Santo. We found a single humpback whale and spent a little time watching as it fluked before diving. This whale also breached right off the bow!
We ended the day at Los Islotes this afternoon. Everyone went for a skiff ride to view the blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds and sea lions.
After the skiff ride there was a snorkel option. Los Islotes is the spot to swim with sea lions and it is one of the premier places in Baja for reef fish. Everyone enjoyed the snorkel and the whole day!
More tomorrow from the Isla San Jose area.
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