Spouting Gray Whale. Photo by Jeff Talsky
Naturalist-Guided Whale Watching Adventures
Whale watching season has come to an end at the Birch Aquarium. Please check back with us in the fall for information about the 2009 season.
Come aboard with Birch Aquarium at Scripps, as you become part of
the longest mammal migration in the world! See the magnificent gray
whale travel south to its birthing grounds in Baja California, Mexico
and north again to its feeding grounds in cold Arctic waters.
Please call Birch Aquarium at 858-534-7336 for more information.
Twice-Daily Naturalist-Guided Whale Watching Adventures
Join us for naturalist-led whale watching with San
Diego Harbor Excursion. These memorable trips take you west of San
Diego Bay in search of the beautiful gray whale. Naturalists from Birch
Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography will be on each cruise
to talk about gray whale behavior and point out whales as they migrate
past our shores on their way to the lagoons of Baja California, Mexico,
to breed and give birth. These naturalists will also share whale
biofacts and hands-on activities. All whale watchers will receive a
"whale-of-a-savings" coupon with tempting discounts to San Diego harbor
attractions.
RSVP recommended: Call San Diego Harbor Excursion at 619/234-4111 for reservations.
Extended Whale Watching Expeditions to Baja California, Mexico
For a longer and more intimate whale adventure,
travel down to Baja's beautiful Magdalena Bay with Andiamo Tours Mexico
and Birch Aquarium to see the gray whale up-close and personal. These
extended three-, five- and six-day trips take you to the heart of gray
whale birthing grounds where whales play, rest, and investigate their
curious visitors before heading north to return to their arctic winter
waters. Hotel accommodations, guest naturalist lectures and new friends
make these adventures one you will never forget.
Baja Weekend Whale Adventure
Enjoy an experience of a lifetime viewing
gray whales and their calves in the famed Scammons Lagoon Sanctuary,
also known as Ojo de Liebre. Hop aboard a guided boat for an up-close
encounter of these magnificent creatures in their temporary stop over
grounds. Travel the scenic desert coast of Baja California on this
3-night and 4-day trip. Included are visits to a pristine salt marsh,
the Vizcaino Desert, and cave paintings.
Whale Watching Safari (5 days)
Enjoy double the fun and encounter gray
whales and their calves in two separate lagoons, San Ignacio Lagoon and
Ojo de Liebre (famed Scammons Lagoon Sanctuary). This five-day
excursion travels along the scenic desert coast of Baja with visits to
Ensenada, San Quintin, San Ignacio, and Guerrero Negro. Other
highlights include drives through a natural reserve in an enormous salt
marsh with migratory birds, and a cave with rock art.
Whale Watching Expedition (6 Days)
Experience gray whales and their calves up close and personal on
this six-day trip. With visits to two separate lagoons and three
chances for close encounters on guided boats, this is the trip for any
gray whale enthusiast. Memorable highlights along the way include a
drive through an enormous salt marsh with migratory birds, a visit to a
cave with rock art, and an unforgettable beach sunset.
For more information on Baja whale watching trips, please visit www.andiamo-travel.com or click on the links below to view the trips in more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Itinerary: Weekend Whale Adventure (PDF)
Itinerary: Whale Watching Safari (PDF)
Itinerary: Whale Watching Expedition (PDF)
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