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JSC – 9 Days – Gray Whales, Whale Sharks and a Total Eclipse

DATE:  Feb 26 - Mar 06, 2026  |  9 days - Hotel/Land/Cruise

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Celestial event: Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse (while on the ship)
  • Gray whale watching at Magdalena Bay peak season (during hotel stay)
  • Snorkel with whale sharks peak season (during hotel stay) (optional Mines and Museums tour to El Triunfo – 6 hours)
  • Transportation – pick up/drop off from Cabo or La Paz Airport, and the Cabo – La Paz corridor
  • First night “Welcome to the Baja” dinner
  • Naturalist and guide
  • 5-night stay at the Hotel Catedral in La Paz (first two and last three nights – breakfasts included)
  • 3 nights/4 days of luxury-style cruising departing from La Paz; beach time, rare marine wildlife encounters, world-class birdwatching, mangroves, celestial event and more.
  • Ship Layout
  • Snorkelling, hiking and kayaking
  • luxury-style accommodations
  • Regional chef-prepared meals and speciality drinks
  • Small group dynamics
  • Cruise Only $3795 USD

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Hotel Catedral

Hotel Catedral

Hotel Catedral

Information: HOTEL CATEDRAL is a new concept of lodging that adapts to the needs of today's traveller. It is framed in the historic center of the city, surrounded by the main points of interest and next to the oldest church in La Paz, Cathedral of Our Lady of La Paz. With its sophisticated architecture in a contemporary modernist style, Hotel Catedral concentrates on each of the details to offer its guests a service of excellence and quality, both in the rooms and in its haute cuisine restaurant. The hotel, more than a lodging, is an invitation to a way of life based on elegance, comfort and relaxation.

Cost: $150 per night sgl/dbl occ

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Information: Our transportation service offers friendly and professionally trained staff fully licensed and experienced. The vans are up-to-date models including 14 passenger Toyota Hiace, 11 passenger Hyundai Starex and 10 passenger Econoline. Our vans are clean, full-size coaches with federal tourist plates, commercial insurance and all necessary permits for pick up/drop off at hotels and airports. Transfers are tracked through driver communications. Safety and comfort are our highest priority. We do not transfer guests during non daylight hours. COST:  Cabo / La Paz - $350 one way / $700 roundtrip

Desert Adventure

Desert Adventure

Desert Adventure

Information: Explore the hidden treasures of the Baja desert. Visit a 200-year-old abandoned winery located in the heart of an oasis. Experience the close-knit community of vaqueros who raise cattle and other domestic animals sustained by natural water springs. This family also maintains an impressive organic garden that feeds not only their families but also their ranch animals. Discover the intriguing story of seven areas where gold is said to be buried but remains unfound. The desert is filled with treasures waiting to be uncovered. Includes: Hotel transportation (La Paz), guide, ranch entry fee, lunch, beverages and snacks. Gratuities not included. Transportation for groups of 6 or more from Cabo and east/west capes are available. Please contact us for quote.

We acknowledge and thank the Ejido San Hilario community on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, and share knowledge.

Cost: $100 per person
Duration: 6 hrs
Season: year round

Museums and an Abandoned Mine

Museums and an Abandoned Mine

Museums and an Abandoned Mine

Information: Take a journey back in time exploring the history of mining in Baja California Sur. Visit an abandoned mine dating back to the 1930's. Enjoy lunch (guest responsibility) at one of the local restaurants with our recommendations the El Minera Restaurant. After lunch a quick walk to the Museo del Vaqueros de las Californias. Both museums are extremely informative and enlightening. Baja California Sur played a big role on the world stage for both mining and cattle rearing. Find out who introduced the world to the ukelele! Includes:  Hotel transportation (La Paz), guide, mine and museum entry fees and beverages and snacks. Lunch and crew gratuities not included. Transportation for groups of 4 or more from Cabo and east/west capes are available. Please contact our office for quote.

Cost: $90 per person
Duration: 6+ hrs
Season: year round

Mountain Ranch Experience

Mountain Ranch Experience

Mountain Ranch Experience

Information:

We venture into the Sierra de la Laguna mountains to explore the San Dionisio Canyon, an ecologically significant and breathtaking area featuring sparkling waterfalls and natural waterholes. Located within the canyon is one of the oldest family-run ranches in the region, with a history spanning 300 years. This ranch has upheld a sustainable and traditional lifestyle throughout its history. During your visit, you can enjoy a day filled with activities, including touring the organic gardens and visiting the livestock pens. Take a nature walk to learn about local medicinal plants, indulge in a traditional Mexican cooking experience, and discover the art of leather processing—where you can even try your hand at making a small keepsake. To conclude your day, take a short 5-minute hike to one of the river's waterholes, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the natural pool. It's a full day immersed in Mexican culture, food and outdoor adventure!
Includes: Transportation (La Paz), guides, national park entry fees, ranch entry fee, lunch, beverages and snacks.  Transportation for groups of 6 or more from Cabo and east/west capes is available. Please contact our office for quote.

Cost: $135 USD per person
Duration: approx. 10 hrs
Season: Oct. 15 - April 30

$4995 USD
Available Spots : 8

Air and Travel Insurance NOT included.

We highly recommend guests purchase travel
insurance to protect their vacation investment.

TRIP REVIEW:

We Travel
This was a well planned and executed cruise by a competent staff. The Naturalist, Lela Sankeralli, was 100% concerned with the guests comfort and experience. She is a knowledgeable lover of the Sea of Cortez and was complimented by Cultural Geologist, Myra, who brought her knowledge and helped with all activities. We liked the small group size (8 guests), the delicious food and the attentive staff. We loved our cabin. While this was a pricey cruise, for us, we would definitely recommend it as worth the experience and the lasting memories.
By Sandra S for Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Cruise on Mar 29, 2025
5 star review
Trip Advisor
Eco Cruise adventure of a lifetime
March 2025 My husband and I had the pleasure and privilege to accompany 3 other new-to-us adventure minded couples to explore the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) for 4 glorious days in the luxury of a 120 foot yacht with all the comfort and amenities one could think of or anticipate. A delightful departure from a land tour, the cruise crew ensured each guest was pampered and catered to. All manner of water activities were offered. Some of us fished, some kayaked, others snorkeled in the picture postcard azure waters and white sand beaches and others hiked with Lela, Naturalist and our guide and Maya, the on-board geologist. When we weren’t ‘playing’, enrichment excursions from the ship in a 21 foot tender with Lela and Maya allowed us to closely view and learn about the sea lion colony, the mangroves for a host of bird and aquatic life and to see the islands close-up for unique geological features. Lela and Maya were passionate in their field of expertise and willingly shared their knowledge. Our March 2025 cruise adventure coincided with the Blood Moon lunar eclipse. It was a magical occasion to share this phenomenon with the other cruise guests, now our friends, in the vastness of the sea with a stellar sky backdrop. Lela is an exceptional nature photographer. Her skill in capturing the best images of wildlife, still and in motion, has been honed by years of experience that allowed us to appreciate the subject in real time with the naked eye…..and not through a camera lens. That Lela forwarded to us the best of her best images, for us gifted in this regard, was a much appreciated gesture. The crew attended to every physical detail and our safety was a top priority. This Panterra cruise adventure was a highlight of a lifetime. From the dolphin escort out of the bay, scouting for mobulas and whales on the aft deck with other guests, can’t embellish on what was perfect in every way.
By Navigator49706280631 for Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Cruise on Apr. 27, 2025
5 star review

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