Guests birdwatching by zodiac spot Elegant terns and Heerman's gulls in Isla Rasa, Bird Sanctuary, Gulf of California, Baja California, Mexico
Guests birdwatching by zodiac spot Elegant terns and Heerman's gulls in Isla Rasa, Bird Sanctuary, Gulf of California, Baja California, Mexico
ExpeditionsBaja California Holiday: A Living Sea and Desert Isles

Baja California Holiday: A Living Sea and Desert Isles

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Transport your holiday traditions to Baja California for a spectacular celebration of wildness. Designated by UNESCO as a marine world heritage site and dubbed “the world’s aquarium” by Jacques Cousteau, the waters and islands of the Gulf of California are places of legendary biodiversity. This isolated region is, arguably, the best place in the world to keep watch for a vast variety of whale species plus massive pods of dolphins, leaping mobula rays, and seabirds.

Highlights

Devil ray jumping out of the water in Mexico
  • Spend your holiday season in search of large pods of dolphins, blue and humpback whales, and other marine mammals

  • Explore the sculpted desert shoreline by kayak, hike uninhabited beaches, and snorkel among fish and acrobatic sea lions

  • Take in the stunning hues of a Baja California sunset at a festive, holiday-themed celebration

  • Visit the island of San Pedro Mártir to witness crowds of lounging sea lions and expanses of sea where huge pods of dolphins gather

  • Visit the old mining town of Santa Rosalía (conditions permitting), with its wooden homes and historic steel church, designed by Gustave Eiffel

  • With National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, our exclusive family program, kids and teens will learn about this vibrant part of the world—from migrating gray whales to desert plant species

From

$6,160

/ per person

Does not include any flights

duration
8 Days
starts at
Loreto, Mexico
ends at
Loreto, Mexico
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From

$6,160

/ per person

duration
8 Days
starts at
Loreto, Mexico
ends at
Loreto, Mexico

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Baja California 2026-27

From

$6,160

/ per person

duration
8 Days
starts at
Loreto, Mexico
ends at
Loreto, Mexico
See all offers

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Baja California 2026-27

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Ships

Ship National Geographic Venture

National Geographic Venture

GUESTS 100

CABINS 50

DECKS 4

American-flagged, she is ideal for discovering domestic waters. Her design innovations were informed by 50+ years of expedition expertise to ensure extraordinary discoveries.

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Expedition Extensions

Small fishing boats called pangas in the inner harbor in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Gulf of California, Mexico.
Extension
Pre-Voyage

One-Night Loreto Pre-Voyage Extension

Duration2 Days

Starting from

$950

/ per person

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Expedition Team

Our captains, crew, staff and guides make up the most experienced team in the industry—committed to making every voyage unforgettable. Veteran captains, with decades at sea, are experts at navigating in all conditions, while seasoned naturalists bring advanced knowledge in fields such as geology, wildlife biology and climate science. Many of these professionals have been with us for decades, and their insights bring each destination to life in ways that profoundly enrich your journey. Their expertise is the foundation for the meaningful and transformative experiences we offer in the world’s most extraordinary places.

Captain Andrew Cook with guests and Staff on the Bridge of National Geographic Venture, Baja California, Mexico

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