Magdalena bay is the largest wetlands ecosystem on the west coast of baja and one of the most important in north america. Mag bay tours resource page where campers can find current swell. In pursuit of grey whales at a magdalena bay whale. Gray whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Baja whale watching may be a yearround activity, but gray whale season peaks in the winter months of januarymarch. Video of a baby gray whale playing beside our boat in magdalena bay, baja california sur, mexico, february 2017. However it is certainly possible to see whales from the shore if you happen to be in the right place at. If youre lucky, the whale will breach, or rise out of the water. Family whale watching in magdalena bay sea kayak adventures. Each year, thousands of california gray whales make the 10,000mile or more 16,000kilometer round trek from their arctic feeding grounds to the warm pacific breeding waters of mexicos baja peninsula. Despite a hundred or so attempts to colonize it, 30milelong magdalena bay remains very remote. Whale watching tours in magdalena bay, whale camp magdalena. Towards the end of december, they begin to arrive in magdalena bay.
Of the whale watching tours we offer in baja mexico, this one is best for seeing whales at very close range, and plenty of them. It takes seeing just one picture of a magdalena bay whale watching excursion for it to hit your wildlife bucket list. Get up close with wildlife in mexicos magdalena bay travel. The bay was so named by the french antarctic expedition, 190810, under charcot, because of its use at that time by whalers historic site. Inside the bay the whales are friendly and eager to be touched and seen up close and personal. Magdalena bay is known for some of the best whale watching perhaps in the world.
Gray whales whale watching in magdalena bay cabo trek. Villas mar y arena magdalena bay whale watching tours. Starting from 2016 cabo trek offers now 2 days excursions to for gray whale watching in lopez mateos, also known as magdalena bay. Magdalena bay is a series of lagoons sheltered from the pacific ocean by low barrier islands and is the worldrenowned winter nursery grounds of the california gray whale. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet. Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch. Ground transportation, private plane and overnight options available. Take the private tour and enjoy this adventure to the fullest or share the boat and save a big buck. The laguna is quiet but full of life, for thousands of years the gray whales have migrated here to give birth to their calves and nourish them until they are strong enough to make their journey back to the cold waters of alaska. Check out these 2005 photos a local photographer snapped of a humpback breaching near morro rock and this viral video that made national news when some morro bay divers nearly ended up whalebrunch. So we are putting out the call for whale photos, whale selfies or better still a whale movie, ideally shot from a drone.
We booked our tour through the hotel with calafia whales but had recommendations where people did right through their site. From middecember to march, the grays mate and calve in the west coast shallows of scammons lagoon, san ignacio lagoon and magdalena bay. Today is filled with beachcombing, swimming, hikes through the. The tents are situated at such places from where you can watch the whales. The whale monitoring program also generates whale distribution data used to determine where and when whale waters vessel operating restrictions are needed during the summer visitor season. Join facebook to connect with magdalena bay whales and others you may know. Vacation whale watching activities in mexico expedia. Our 9day midwinter kayaking adventure in the sea of cortez with whale watching in magdalena bay, offers the experience of a lifetime for kayakers, bird and wildlife lovers, whale watching enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. For magdalena bay, use questions 6 through 8 from the gray whale obstacle course viewing questions. Gray whale watching in lopez mateos is an incredible experience. Sea kayaking and whale watching in the sea of cortez. Each year about january the whales enter the bay to breed and raise their young. The gray whales arrive in the cabo san lucas area usually in late december.
Gray whales arent the only species to see while in baja. In magdalena bay, gray whales seek attention from humans and completely alter your perception of whale watching. This bay is particularly noted for the seasonal migration of the california gray whales that. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of. Cabo san lucas is the southern most wintering range of the gray whale. You will have the privilege to embark on a interactive adventure through the majestic ever glade waters of magdalena bay with father crispin whale king or one of his 3 sons that with grand passion follow in his. Proudly creating lifelong memories for more than 20. If you visit our social media, youll notice that this is a busy time of year, for guests, family and friends. The gray whale spends summers in the waters off of alaska, and then heads 6,000 miles almost 10,000 km south to the warmer lagoons of baja in january, february and march. Whale watching in magdalena bay mexico the lodge at mag bay. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of meixco the worlds population of gray whales returns each winter to mexicos baja peninsula. Nearby whale activity has been recently captured in images and video.
The protected lagoon is the perfect place for the whales to give birth and raise their young. Touching gray whales in magdalena bay mexico oc mom blog. Gray whales in magdalena bay, lopez mateos cabo whale trek. Gray whales are typically the second most commonly encountered whale species seen on cabo san lucas whale watching tours. Whale watching in mexicos magdalena bay audley travel.
Offers weekly boat trips out of porto bodega harbor febuary, march and april. Whale watching magdalena bay outfitters magdalena bay. Whale spotting in the bay of biscay on a cruise from portsmouth to bilbao, there was plenty for the seabird enthusiasts but it was the whales we had come to see stephen moss. The best places to whale watch in the bay area sfgate. The site has been designated a historic site or monument hsm 71, following a. Bodega bay whale watching information on whale watching. After a good hearty breakfast be ready to depart 7. Day trip to magdalena bay to view the friendly grey whales and calves.
Meeting all the folks that are so proud of their isle magdalena bay was truly a special time. After whale watching juan our captain took us to isle of magdalena bay. Private whale watching excursion to magdalena bay, mexico. February is peak month for both grey whales and visitors, and whale watching trips take place in magdalena bay and san ignacio lagoon. That said, uptodate information about whale whereabouts is always very useful and thats what this page is for. Magdalena bay whales operates its remote, beachside magdalena whale camp on the bay about a 30minute boat ride from puerto san carlos. Gray whales of magdalena bay from december to march, more than 400 gray whales come to magdalena bay in lower baja california sur, mexico. Gray whale watching in bahia magdalena, bcs, mexico. During september each year, the pacific gray whale, eschrichtius robustus, begins its 6,000 mile or so journey from the icy waters of the bearing sea to one of several of bajas warm pacific lagoons. The whale monitoring program covers glacier bay and most of icy strait. Experienced guides with local knowledge and connections. For some of the best spots in the bay area to whalewatch, check out the gallery above.
Newfoundland is a great place to go whale watching. Bahia magdalena is a 50 km long bay in comondu municipality. Whalewatching is typically done on a whalewatching boat trip bottom photo at right. Exclusive to magdalena bay, is the whale watching tours, in lopez matoes, minutes away from the whales tale inn. A baby whale, just a few days old, comes to visit at magdalena bay in mexico. Our respect and knowledge grows with each passing year, and we continue to be amazed with our extended family, the majestic gray whales. When in december the first whales arrive this place becomes increasingly visited by tourists from all over the world to experience something unique. For killer whales, use questions 3 through 10 from the gray whale obstacle course viewing questions.
Since 1991, we have arranged whale watching trips utilizing the best dive and land adventure specialists. The ross sea extends much further southas far as the gould coast, some 200 miles 320 km citation needed from the south polebut most of that area is covered by the. This past february, my husband and i had the extraordinary opportunity to visit magdalena bay for a onceinalifetime whale experience. If youre here just for the sea kayaking, the best time to visit baja is the end of octearly dec, as well as marapr, as the wind drops and the sea of cortez is clear and calm. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay gray whale watching guaranteed. Magdalena bay whales puerto san carlos 2020 all you. Magdalena bay whales is proud to announce that we have been awarded tripadvisors 2018 certificate of excellence, for the fifth year in a row. All sea trek baja trips start in the quaint little town of loreto, located on the baja. Bodega charters offers two trips a day january through april. Whalewatching is typically done on a whalewatching boat trip. Magdalena bay whale watching, puert san carlos, baja california sur, mex. The connections possible with our fellow mammals in the lagoons of magdalena bay are absolutely joyous and should be at the top of any bucket list you may be creating. Your first whale watching session will start immediately upon arrival.
Situated about 5 hours north of cabo san lucas, this stretch of land is populated by a small community of fisherman. To show our gratitude we are offering guests that stay at lejano bremer bay through the 2016 whale season a few incentives to share some happy snaps of whales captured from the hilltop or coastal frontage below the house. Baja whale watching and kayak classic islands skiff supported. There they enter the sheltered lagoons along the pacific coast where barrier islands protect them from the storms and surf of the open ocean. I highly recommend the camp because its so natural and breathtaking. Today there are only a couple of modest fishing towns to the north and smaller villages that live. As a wildlife watcher, its important to keep a respectful and federally regulated. After 40 years of working with whale sightings and having a constant interaction with our clients, all agreed. The bay of whales was a natural ice harbor, or iceport, indenting the front of ross ice shelf just north of roosevelt island, antarctica. However it is certainly possible to see whales from the shore if you happen to be in the right place at the right time. Located just a few minutes walking distance from the shore of magdalena bay, a 5minute drive to any restaurant, taco stand or souvenir store in our little village. This video is being managed exclusively by newsflare. It is the southernmost point of open ocean not only of the ross sea, but worldwide.
Our baja kayaking and whale watching trips combine two of the very best natural experiences in baja kayaking the beautiful loreto bay national marine park in the sea of cortez and whale watching in magdalena bay, an ecological reserve and the gray whale calving lagoon on bajas pacific coast. Whalers bay is a small bay entered between fildes point and penfold point at the east side of port foster, deception island, in the south shetland islands of antarctica. Whale watching magdalena bay whales, puerto san carlos. January through march, hundreds of gray whales mate and bear their young in these protected. Explore the best of both baja, mexico coasts on an oars baja sea kayaking and whale watching adventure. There are two broad whalewatching seasons for our area the gray whale season from december to april and the summerfall season for the other whales. You can download general gray whale information on this page kindly prepared and shared by the american. Our first, and best sighting of the grey whales in the bay. Gray whale watching at adolfo lopez mateos, magdalena bay.
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