Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Land’s End & Whale Watching

One of the Most Diverse Seas on the Planet Cruise the legendary Sea of Cortez, viewing the region’s spectacular coastal beauty and magnificent creatures. Tender ashore and embark on an expedition by boat, casting out into pristine waters heralded as the most biodiverse on Earth. Even Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez “the aquarium of the world.” As you leave Cabo San Lucas behind, admire its famed El Arco, a natural rock formation that creates an arch over azure waters. Rounding Land’s End, the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula, you will cruise into the Sea of Cortez. As you sail, your crew will watch for blue, minke, humpback and sperm whales, as well as bottlenose dolphins. Famously, the gray whale swims 5,000 miles here from its feeding grounds in the Arctic to breed in the winter. Keep an eye out for the California sea lions that often gather in these plankton-rich waters. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.