Today we awoke before sunrise for an incredible start to our day. Anchored north of Los Islotes, two small, exposed islets, we watched the sun come up as we made our way in wetsuits to go for a snorkel. The sounds of California sea lions were carried across the sea as we got closer. In the water, the current moved us along, and we ended up in a large bait ball with pelicans diving for fish and young sea lions doing their acrobatics all around us. After snorkeling, Zodiac riders got to see the world from above, and we all had an amazing, tasty brunch waiting for us back on the ship. After a short reposition to Isla Partida, we explored the amazing beach of Ensenada Grande and the arroyo above it. We found lots of amazing bird and plant life and had some fun times scrambling up the rocks! Cocktail hour on the beach was waiting for us when we returned, and we soaked up the amazing views before heading back for dinner on the ship.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 12 Dec 2023
Los Islotes and Isla Partida, 12/12/2023, National Geographic Venture
- Aboard the National Geographic Venture
- Baja California
Channel Islands National Park to Baja California
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