Join professor Gary Wagenbach to observe gray whales in Baja California’s sheltered lagoons, one of North America's premier whale watching sites. Having migrated from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear young, Baja’s gray whales represent one of the largest migrations of any mammal.

Whale Watching

Seeing the whales in their natural habitat is one of the great delights of this voyage. During our days in the breeding lagoons of Bahia Magdalena, we venture among them in Zodiac inflatable boats, giving us the rare privilege of a water-level perspective. Friendly encounters with the whales are common.

Sea of Cortez

Our voyage also offers naturalist-guided walks on uninhabited desert islands, and swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking adventures in the Sea of Cortez. The itinerary remains flexible so we can be present for wildlife sightings. Whales, dolphins, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, huge barrel cacti, mangroves, and sand dunes are among the natural wonders you'll experience on this trip.

Accommodations

Cruise aboard the M.V. Sea Bird, which can reach places inaccessible to larger ships, yet comfortably accommodate 62 guests in 37 outside cabins. This ship is often compared to a large private yacht.

Faculty

Gary Wagenbach, the Winifred and Atherton Bean Professor of Biology, Science, Technology, and Society, has taught biology and environmental studies at Carleton for 36 years. Wagenbach is a leader in off-campus studies, having directed 18 ecology-oriented programs, most with a marine biology emphasis. He also directs Carleton’s concentration in environment and technology studies. His research interests include water quality issues and threatened species of freshwater mussels.

Voyage Rates:

Double Occupancy
Category 1 = $ 3,990
Category 2 = $ 4,360
Category 3 = $ 4,960

Single Occupancy
Category 1 = $ 5,990
Category 2 = $ 6,540

See the ship layout by clicking on the "Ship Information" link in the blue box.

Please note

The Alumni Affairs Office has CDs and general Lindblad trip brochures for this alumni adventure that can be mailed to you. Please contact Amy Goerwitz to request these items.

Related links

Lindblad Expeditions Baja Voyage Website--Lindblad Expeditions is our tour operator and this site has general information on our Baja adventure.

Audubon Seafood Wallet Card--As a consumer you can make environmentally responsible choices that will protect our marine wildlife. Know which fish are species are abundant and well managed.