10-night Northern Gulf of California: Whales, Birds & Sealife Adventure Cruise

December 18, 2024

UnCruise Adventures: Safari Voyager

Roundtrip San Jose del Cabo (La Paz)

Vacation Offer ID 1534984

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Cruise Inclusions

Sea of Cortes UNESCO World Heritage Site—a marine life-rich natural aquarium
Snorkel with sea lion pups and colorful reef fish
Mule ride into the arroyos with local rancheros
Depending on seasonality, see gray whales, whale sharks, and/or superpods of dolphins, with opportunity for whale watching in every itinerary - wildlife watching with whales, orcas, and mobula rays
Birding—hummingbirds, cormorants, Great Blue Herons, Blue and Red-footed boobies, pelicans, and Magnificent Frigatebirds
Hike among desert shrub, cacti, along ridges, and take on a rock scramble

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
San Jose del Cabo San Jose del Cabo 12/18/2024 Board the Safari Voyager and get moved into your home for the next 11 days. We arrive and meet in San Jose del Cabo for our coach bus transport to La Paz. A place known for fantastic sunsets and culture, so plan on being on deck with a glass of champagne as we get underway for the rarely visited islands of the Northern Gulf of California.	12/18/2024	12/18/2024
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)	12/18/2024	12/18/2024
La Paz, Mexico La Paz, Mexico 12/18/2024 Board the Safari Voyager and get moved into your home for the next 11 days. We arrive and meet in San Jose del Cabo for our coach bus transport to La Paz. A place known for fantastic sunsets and culture, so plan on being on deck with a glass of champagne as we get underway for the rarely visited islands of the Northern Gulf of California.	12/18/2024	12/18/2024
Isla Carmen Isla Carmen 12/19/2024 This morning ushered in the waters of the Loreto Bay National Park. We will cruise the park waters this morning as we search for whales, sea lions, turtles, and dolphins that call these rich waters their own. This is also your chance to learn safety practices while kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and skiff riding. After lunch, we will find a secure cove on either Isla Carmen or Isla Danzante where you will have a chance to participate in active adventures ashore or in the water. As the sun sets, we are underway to Bahia Concepcion.	12/19/2024	12/19/2024
Isla Danzante	12/19/2024	12/19/2024
Bahía Concepción Bahía Concepción 12/20/2024 After breakfast, we'll drop the hook in the waters of Bahia Concepcion, a deep inlet that opens to the North. We will spend the entire day playing in this waterborne desert, soaking up the sun and settling into the vibe. You may choose to stay aboard and enjoy the scenery, go ashore for varying levels of activities, or simply settle in at our beach camp. Be on the watch for dolphins and turtles that frequent this area. We will pull the anchor after dinner and work our way north.	12/20/2024	12/20/2024
Santa Rosalia Santa Rosalia 12/21/2024 Originally a bustling French mining town from the 1880s, you will find Santa Rosalia to possess a flavor of that early charm, even today. This town is like no other in all of Mexico…they even have a French bakery. Take the opportunity to view many of the historic structures and take an included walking tour to Gustave Eiffel’s Church of Santa Barbara (of Eiffel Tower fame), the French Bakery, and the mining museum. Your guides will have these and other activities available throughout the day.	12/21/2024	12/21/2024
Bahia de los Angeles Bahia de los Angeles 12/22/2024 This bay and the little town are considered the “Marine Oasis of Baja California” due to the abundant aquatic life. This lovely area is also of the finest boating areas in the Baja area. Perfect for kayaking and small boat excursions and ventures ashore such as hikes to Punta Gringa, visits to the nature museum, and even possible swims with whale sharks. This is also a great chance to take guided walks and hikes or be on your own. This area is also known as one of the few places in Baja where the famed, and huge, Leatherback Turtle is spotted.	12/22/2024	12/22/2024
Isla Salsipuedes Isla Salsipuedes 12/23/2024 We will have several hikes available, one to the prominent peak, where the view is incredible. En route you will see several species of cactus, with potential sightings of hummingbirds and possibly a nesting osprey. This island is also known for encounters with blue-tailed rock lizards, and sea birds of all kinds. Beachcombing, snorkeling, kayaking, skiff tours, and hikes will fill your day with joy. This evening, enjoy a campfire after dinner. Of course, keep your eyes out for marine mammals.	12/23/2024	12/23/2024
Captain's Choice Captain's Choice 12/24/2024 From UnCruise’s research notes: “The islands of San Lorenzo, las Animas, Salsipuedes, Raza, Roca Raza, and Isla Partida lie in a direction parallel to the Baja Peninsula. This area is known as the Canal de Salsipuedes, but due to its extreme depths it is also known to mariners as the Trench. The chart indicates a depth in this area of 4860 feet!"	12/24/2024	12/24/2024
Isla San Esteban Isla San Esteban 12/25/2024 Field notes from our research trip tell the story best: “We went up the main arroyo that splits the island in half. We found numerous Pinto Chuckwallas, that would slap their tails hard on the ground as they scurred off. The hike was rigorous but enjoyed by all. We found hundreds of sea lions hauled out along the south shore of the island. Pelicans, boobies, terns, cormorants, gulls, and osprey were numerous along this rugged coast. This is the right place to spend a full day.”	12/25/2024	12/25/2024
Mulege Town and Mission Mulege Town and Mission 12/26/2024 This morning, we will anchor off the Mulege River Estuary. Yes, a river in Baja! If conditions are right, we will set our kayaks, skiffs, and paddle boards loose to enjoy this beautiful area. Later a chance to go ashore, visit the beaches, local shops in town or even take a tour to the historic mission. Your guides have several hiking options available today.	12/26/2024	12/26/2024
Bahia Agua Verde Bahia Agua Verde 12/27/2024 After lunch, participate in an adventure in Agua Verde Cove. Twenty-four years ago, UnCruise pioneered a relationship with local ranchers, the Romero family, who you will meet and share stories with. Then take an included mule ride into the back country with them, hike the hills around Agua Verde, snorkel at the famed “Roca Solitaira.” After Captain's dinner, join us in the lounge for a remembrance of our time together.	12/27/2024	12/27/2024
La Paz, Mexico La Paz, Mexico 12/28/2024 After breakfast, it’s “adios” La Paz, as you transfer back to San José del Cabo for your flight or UnCruise hotel stay.	12/28/2024	12/28/2024
Cruise Ends (Debarkation)	12/28/2024	12/28/2024
San Jose del Cabo	12/28/2024	12/28/2024

The 66-guest Safari Voyager boasts spacious decks and big, 270-degree view windows in the lounge that spotlight the natural surroundings, a casual atmosphere, colorful art, nautical décor, and full menu of amenities.

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 1982
Last Refurbished: 2016
Registry: Saint Kitts
Maximum Speed: 9 knots
Beam: 36 ft (11 m)
Ship Length: 174 ft (53 m)

Number of Crew: 31
Staterooms / Suites: 32
Passenger Capacity: 66
Bars / Lounges: Yes
Lounge: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: No

Dining

Bars & Lounges

Onboard Activities

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Wellness

Shipboard Policies

Electrical
All electrical outlets on the vessel are standard 110 Volt, the same voltage as in North America. If you live in other parts of the world, you may need a special adapter.
Medical Emergencies
The crew is trained in both first aid and CPR, and there are first aid supplies on board. While there is no physician on board, the ship is never too far from a port where medical facilities are available.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited anywhere inside the vessel. Smoking guests are welcome to smoke only on the outer aft deck in a designated area. Ashtrays will be provided. To protect the environment, guests should refrain from tossing cigarettes and cigars overboard.
Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
Un-Cruise Adventures is able to accommodate most special dietary needs. All booked guests are required to submit the completed Medical Information Form advising of any food allergies or other dietary requirements they may have. Completing this form will ensure that the chef has enough notice to prepare for your needs. It is recommended that you check in with the chef or hotel manager upon your arrival to the ship to confirm your request.
Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
Un-Cruise Adventures will earnestly try to accommodate guests wishing to travel with them. The primary concern is the health, safety, and well being of guests and crew. Guests with some mobility and who provide their own collapsible wheelchairs can generally be accommodated, but the vessels do not meet all applicable standards of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for buildings and facilities. Guests needing any form of assistance and those who are physically disabled must be accompanied by someone who will take full responsibility for any needed assistance during the cruise and in the event of an emergency.
Vessel interiors and operating conditions can always present challenges to wheelchairs and participation may not be possible for some activities and events. Please be aware that raised door thresholds, steep stairs, and narrow passageways can prevent wheelchair passage. Some ports of call, shore excursions, use of inflatable excursion craft, docks, gangways, and other requirements may preclude a wheelchair guest from leaving the vessel. This decision will be made by the Captain and is binding.

Public Rooms

Public Spaces
Each vessel has its own unique personality, but all share a universal goal and with you in mind - to relax and be comfortable. Designed to bring the outside in, they come alive with art and artifacts from the places you'll travel. And the open bridge policy welcomes you to visit and discuss navigation with the captain.
Public spaces aboard include an inviting dining room, main lounge or salon (with a varied collection of board games, books, and DVDs), and observation decks ideal for close-up wildlife viewing and relaxing under the stars. You may also find a hot tub, massage room, and sauna; and most of the vessels are equipped with an underwater hydrophone, a kayak launch platform or swim step (making access to the water easy), as well as cameras that connect to the TVs, bringing life in the water directly inside the boat.

Dining

All Beverages Included In Cruise Fare
Un-Cruise Adventures' approach to wetting-your-whistle is as uncharacteristic as their vessels. Fine spirits, wines, and microbrews are served aboard all of their vessels, with many even featuring sustainable cask wines on tap. A rotating list of wine and microbrew selections will vary depending on your destination. On many itineraries, wine, beer, and spirits are included in your fare.
Meals Onboard
All onboard meals ensure innovative, healthful dining experiences and the executive chefs aboard use ingredients that reflect the flavors of your destination.
Mornings feature an early-riser breakfast of fresh fruit, baked-on-board pastries and breads, and a full breakfast complete with specialty items. Lunches range from pasta salads and sandwiches, to homemade soups and ethnic dishes. Dinners offer a choice of entrées that include fresh seafood and meats. Vegetarian dishes are available and special dietary needs can be met with advance notice. Hors d'oeuvres are offered during the cocktail hour, and desserts are varied and plentiful.
Unless there's a barbecue on deck or some other special event, most meals are served over several courses - with particular attention to your personal preferences. Dining onboard is casual and seating is open so you are free to join new friends and choose a different table at every meal. And if you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other milestone occasion, let Un-Cruise Adventures know before you board and the expert pastry chef will make it memorable by whipping up a surprise treat.
Meals are casual and feature open seating. There is no need to dress up at any time; simply wear what's comfortable, even for the Captain's Farewell Dinner.

Sports, Health and Fitness

Wellness Program
Onboard amenities allow you to escape through morning yoga stretches, relaxing in the on-deck hot tub, laps around the deck, enjoying a workout on the fitness equipment, or being pampered by the wellness instructor/massage therapist. Nature’s splendor takes care of the rest. And at the end of your cruise, the onboard team will send you off with a renewed sense of beauty and spirit.

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Suite

Commodore Suite (COM) Call for pricing

Category: COM

Fixed queen bed
Sitting area with wet bar, refrigerator, media center, large bow-facing windows, jetted whirlpool tub
TV/DVD player, hairdryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash, reusable water bottles

Rates are cruise only, per person, unless otherwise stated, based on double occupancy. Government fees and taxes, transfers, and airfare (unless otherwise stated) additional for all guests.

Fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Triple rates are available in designated cabins (refer to deck plan); inquire for pricing details. Port taxes/fees are additional per guest.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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