Expedition Spotlight - The Whales of Magdalena Bay

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In this Expedition Spotlight, Naturalist and Certified Photo Instructor Gemina Garland-Lewis shares more about these incredibly curious whales and why encountering them in the wild brings her “tears of joy.”

In 1981, having completed the first season of small ship expeditions in Alaska, Sven Lindblad chartered a vessel to explore the waters surrounding Baja California—what Jacques Cousteau called "the world's aquarium." He was struck to discover biodiversity and natural beauty that rivaled Alaska’s Inside Passage, but with better snorkeling conditions. Forty-five years later, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions remains virtually alone in small-ship expedition cruising here, continually discovering thrilling new ways to explore this remarkable region.

In 2026, encounter gray whale mothers and calves on newly added departures of our popular 6-day Magdalena Bay expedition. Or experience a brand-new itinerary that combines the sweeping mangroves and dunes of Magdalena Bay with the Gulf of California's incredible marine wonderland. Enhance either of these voyages with new extensions, including an exciting immersion in the culture and cuisine of La Paz, Todos Santos, and San José del Cabo.

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