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Learn from three AdventureSmith experts about identical sister ships Nat Geo Venture and Quest. Tips on choosing your cabin, what the food is like and why choose to sail aboard.
750 nautical miles covered, 32 species of fish, 60 species of plants, dozens of whales... If you're contemplating a Lindblad Baja cruise, let our expert's time aboard help you learn more about what it's like.
When is the best time to visit Baja? Consult this month-by-month guide for travel planning tips on the many Baja seasons for gray whales, whale sharks, mobula rays, enjoyable Baja weather and more.
Take a look at five must-do adventures in Baja California's Sea of Cortez. Activities such as hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, watching whales and even paddleboarding allow ordinary travelers to experience Baja’s backcountry.
Pick any month of the year, and we can guide you to a small ship cruise. Small ships position to take advantage of the best sailing seasons. Here's a calendar look at what's in season, where.
Small ship cruises to Baja California and the Sea of Cortez offer nature, adventure and wildlife right in our own backyard. We have created this Baja cruising guide to help you select the trip and ship that are best for your interests, ability and budget.
Our experts recommend their favorite Baja California books on this comprehensive reading list. Prepare for travel with recommended books, field guides, travel guides, maps, & resources.
This "Blog from the Sea of Cortez" takes you aboard the historic Westward in Baja. Visit the famed gray whale lagoons, swim with whale sharks and learn why this "trip with mum" was so unforgettable.
It’s only fitting that when you visit the Sea of Cortez—the body of water that Jacques Cousteau dubbed the aquarium of the world—that you travel by water. Lis reviews her 8 days aboard the Safari Endeavour.
Alaska trips and all inclusive vacation packages by land and sea. Expedition cruises, small group travel and private Alaska travel packages.
Experience the magic of Galapagos Islands in comfort, style and safety. Here, find the best selection of Galapagos trips by both land and sea—all backed by our U.S.-based company.
Your perfect trip to Antarctica awaits. We offer the largest selection of Antarctica vacations aboard ships under 200 passengers for the most intimate, active and sustainable ways to visit Antarctica.
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