After cruising all night the National Geographic Sea Bird made it to the area known as La Fortuna, just off the East Cape of Baja California Sur. The waters of La Fortuna and Gorda Banks are known for high concentrations of humpback whales during the winter months. We spent the morning observing numerous whales and multiple cow and calf pairs. After lunch some of the guests explored the streets of San Jose del Cabo, while others explored the estuary in search of the many varieties of birds that inhabit the area. During the evening we had cocktails on the bow as we sailed around Finisterra and Land’s End, a beautiful rock formation just outside of the popular tourist destination of Cabo San Lucas
1/9/2025
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National Geographic Venture
Magdalena Bay and Sand Dollar Beach
After a nocturnal navigation along the Pacific side of the Baja California Peninsula from the Los Cabos area, National Geographic Venture reached Magdalena Bay, our final destination of the expedition. While navigating this morning, our guests and staff observed the profile of Margarita Island, which flanks the southern section of Almejas Bay. Along the way, we found several humpback whales breeching and travelling to their breeding grounds. We also observed long-beaked common dolphins and sea birds taking part in a feeding frenzy. By noon, the ship entered Magdalena Bay, and we felt the quietness of this coastal lagoon. Later, our guests had the opportunity of walking on the dunes of Magdalena Island, reaching the Pacific side, and had the privilege of watching their elusive inhabitants, including sea and shore birds, a suite of wadders, and a couple of coyotes! Our Global Explorers, led by Naturalist Mauro Butron, had the chance to discover the mangroves, sand dunes, and other wonders of this impressive environment.
