Lindblad Guests exploring by a panga watch a California gray whale in Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Lindblad Guests exploring by a panga watch a California gray whale in Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
ExpeditionsBaja California: Observing the Whales of Magdalena Bay

Baja California: Observing the Whales of Magdalena Bay

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Enjoy several days in the company of majestic gray whales in Baja California’s Magdalena Bay, one of the best places in the world to encounter gray whale mothers and their calves. On this compact trip, we explore aboard the only expedition ship in the region small and nimble enough to anchor inside the bay’s sheltered waters, giving you unparalleled access to this busy whale nursery. Set out in local pangas for up-close encounters with these curious cetaceans, kayak mangrove forests, hike desert islands, and look for pelicans and ospreys while soaking up the sun on pristine beaches. 

Highlights

Traveler, Isabella Lindblad, walking the Magnificent Magdalena Bay Sand Dunes in Baja California
  • Search for gigantic gray whale mothers and their calves in the nursery waters of Magdalena Bay, delighting in up-close encounters

  • Kayak and paddleboard in stunning mangrove forests, or beachcomb along endless stretches of sand

  • Go hiking and fat-tire biking across diverse landscapes—from windswept dunes to cactus forests—keeping an eye out for rambling coyotes and soaring eagles

  • Scan the skies for myriad bird species, like diving pelicans and magnificent frigatebirds

  • Extend your expedition with a history and whale-watching experience in Loreto, or explore culture and cuisine in Todos Santos and La Paz

duration
6 Days
starts at
San Carlos, Mexico
ends at
San Carlos, Mexico
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2026-2027 Voyages

Baja California 2026-27

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duration
6 Days
starts at
San Carlos, Mexico
ends at
San Carlos, Mexico

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2026-2027 Voyages

Baja California 2026-27

duration
6 Days
starts at
San Carlos, Mexico
ends at
San Carlos, Mexico
See all offers

View our brochure for more details

2026-2027 Voyages

Baja California 2026-27

Video

Expedition Spotlight - The Whales of Magdalena Bay

  • May 2024

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.”

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Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.

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

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