In the first episode of the BBC's latest wildlife series, Oceans, the team explored the depths of the Sea of Cortez – home to the world’s greatest variety of whales and dolphins. To see Mexico’s whales join Wildlife Worldwide on its epic 10-day ‘Simply Whales!’ tour incorporating a 5-night live-aboard whale watching voyage through the Sea of Cortez in search of Fin, Minke, Humpback and hundreds of courting Grey Whales. The tour next departs London 1st and 22nd February 2009. After arriving into La Paz, guests embark on a 5-night voyage aboard the 24m Don Jose. Along with above-deck air-conditioned cabins, dining and lounge area, the vessel offers a library, video system and an onboard naturalist. Beginning in the Sea of Cortez, search for Fin and Minke Whale, before heading towards the tip of the Baja Peninsula - a Humpback Whale hotspot. Sightings of Common, and Bottle-nosed Dolphins, Green Turtles, Thresher Sharks, Blue Marlin and even Whale Sharks are all possible. Later, a major highlight of the trip is the passage through the northern portion of Magdelena Bay, on the west coast of the Baja Peninsula. Here, the waters are sheltered by low barrier islands, providing a perfect winter home to hundreds of migratory Grey Whales, who travel 5,000 miles from their Arctic feeding grounds to overwinter in these waters. Opportunities to observe, at close range, Grey Whales courting, rolling, breaching and tending to their young, are an exhilarating and humbling experience. Other activities on offer include snorkelling, hiking, beach combing and birdwatching. The voyage concludes at Magdelena Bay where passengers disembark and return by road to La Paz for a final night before homeward flights next day.
The tour costs from £2,295 p/p including scheduled flights, hotel and expedition vessel (standard cabin) accommodation, most meals and expertly guided activities.
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