Arrive in Los Angeles by early afternoon. Transfer to the port to embark National Geographic Venture.
Tuesday - Dec 3, 2024
Day 2
Channel Islands, United States
Not far from the city lights, these islands are a world away, home to incredibly diverse and endemic flora and fauna. Spend the day kayaking, hiking one of the many trails, or simply relaxing ashore. Learn the fascinating prehistory of these islands from the naturalist guides.
Vineyards and culinary marvels await in one of the world's hottest up-and-coming wine regions. See what the hype is all about as we visit a family-run vineyard for a private tour, tasting, and lunch.
Thursday - Dec 5, 2024
Day 4
Bahia de San Quintin, Mexico
Explore Bahia de San Quintin and surrounding islands-home to 400+ species of plants, animals, and birds, including 23 seabird species. The bay is located along the Pacific Flyway migration route and sees more than 25,000 birds pass through in the winter.
Friday - Dec 6, 2024
Day 5
El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Islas San Benito, Baja California, Mexico, Mexico
Isla Natividad, Mexico
Saturday - Dec 7, 2024
Day 6
At Sea
Explore El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve and its plentiful wildlife, sailing to Islas San Benito, home to thousands of breeding elephant seals, and on to Isla Natividad to learn of the community's exemplary protection of the fragile ecosystems of the reserve. We are at sea the following day searching for a wide variety of marine life, including the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale, listening to naturalist talks, and learning photography tips and tricks. ... Read More
Sunday - Dec 8, 2024
Day 7
At Sea
Monday - Dec 9, 2024
Day 8
Cruising Magdalena Bay, Mexico
Isla Magdalena and the bay of the same name are irresistible treats for the nature lover. Come to know this island while hiking the ever-shifting, wind-sculpted dunes on our cross-island transit to Sand Dollar Beach. Watch for coyote tracks in the soft dunes and spot migratory shorebirds. Many-including western sandpipers, whimbrels, willets, Wilson's and black-bellied plovers, and marbled godwits-are concluding their southbound journeys here. Observe astounding flora, like the endemic and sideways-growing creeping devil, a columnar cactus thick with spines packed together to protect against herbivores and the relentless sun. This evening, as we exit the bay, be on the lookout for beaked dolphins and, with luck, a humpback whale. ... Read More
Tuesday - Dec 10, 2024
Day 9
San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Gorda Banks, Mexico
Cruise past Friars Rocks and visit the historic town center of San Jose del Cabo before cruising Gorda Banks seamount or La Fortuna, renowned gathering places for whales, dolphins, and other marine life.
Wednesday - Dec 11, 2024
Day 10
Cabo Pulmo, Mexico
Thursday - Dec 12, 2024
Day 11
Los Islotes, Mexico
Snorkel the pristine reefs of Cabo Pulmo National Park and chat with locals about their advocacy to protect this unique place. With luck, swim with sea lions before relaxing ashore.
Friday - Dec 13, 2024
Day 12
La Paz, Mexico
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 12 - Friday - Dec 13, 2024
Day 12
Bus Travel
San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Disembark in La Paz and transfer to Los Cabos Airport for flights home.
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