We woke up anchored in Almejas Bay at the southernmost tip of the Magdalena-Almejas Lagoon Complex. After breakfast, all guests and staff boarded local pangas for two rounds of gray whale watching. This time, we observed adult whales in reproductive condition. They were ready to mate, and we spotted various behaviors, including spyhops and breaching. Overall, staff and guests observed almost 30 whales in frenzied activity to construct the next generation of their own species. In the afternoon, we took delightful walks on the long, sandy shores of Magdalena Island and enjoyed observing the numerous invertebrates unveiled by low tide.
2/3/2025
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National Geographic Venture
Punta Colorada, Isla San Jose
We started our day with a perfect sunrise tinting the clouds in fading pinks and oranges. We had an all-in-one day starting with snorkeling by the colorful rocky shores of Punta Colorada, a place that is only accessible when we have perfectly calm conditions as we had today. We spotted a humpback whale straight from the dining room during lunch, and right after we headed back out for our arroyo hikes and kayaking. The cove was unbelievably beautiful. Trapped in the sandstone, we found innumerable fossils of shells and even the carapace of a turtle and some whalebones. We also learned of the Baja California desert vegetation and history from our informative naturalist that led the way. We went kayaking which provided a spectacular perspective of the tall pink and yellow walls that line the coves. From Zodiacs we could enjoy the enviable views of this pristine island. We are only on day one of National Geographic Venture’s Among the Great Whales expedition and we have seen and done so much. We feel accomplished yet we’re hungry for more!
