Baja California: How You See It Matters
Blissfully Remote, Yet Close to Home
Enjoy up to $500 in air credits when you book select 2025 and 2026 Baja California voyages by October 31, 2025.
Just hours from major West Coast cities lies a pristine wilderness that Jacques Cousteau called "the world's aquarium." Direct flights from Los Angeles, Phoenix and Dallas bring you to Baja California—a UNESCO World Heritage Marine Site where desert meets sea in captivating contrast.
Here, you'll have up-close encounters with gray whale mothers and their calves in protected lagoons, swim with playful sea lions, and witness a variety of whale and dolphin species in waters home to more than a third of the world's marine mammal species. For 45 years, Lindblad Expeditions has pioneered access to this remarkable peninsula, offering authentic encounters in a wilderness that feels utterly remote yet remains surprisingly close to home.
Experience this marine paradise on the perfect winter getaway, guided by nearly half a century of expedition expertise.
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Video
Expedition Spotlight - The Whales of Magdalena Bay
- May 2024
In this Expedition Spotlight, Naturalist and Certified Photo Instructor Gemina Garland-Lewis shares more about these incredibly curious whales and why encountering them in the wild brings her “tears of joy.”
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Baja California vs. Alaska
Wild and rugged Alaska is a surefire favorite when it comes to close-to-home destinations that feel a world away. But Northeastern Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula offers just as much wildlife and natural beauty when you venture beyond the bustling border cities and resort towns to the remote desert isles in the Gulf of California.
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A Day in Baja California
Baja California is known the world over for its profusion of sea life and desert isles. Here’s a look at the unique shape a given day might take in this incredible wilderness that is blissfully remote, yet close to home.
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VIDEO: Exploring the “World’s Aquarium”
Undersea specialist Carlos Navarro has been exploring the Gulf of California for over 20 years. Learn how he brings his fascinating undersea discoveries to life for our guests.
Ships
Showing 3 ships
National Geographic Sea Bird
GUESTS 62
CABINS 31
DECKS 3
National Geographic Sea Bird accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.
National Geographic Sea Lion
GUESTS 62
CABINS 31
DECKS 3
National Geographic Sea Lion accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.
National Geographic Venture
GUESTS 100
CABINS 50
DECKS 4
American-flagged, she is ideal for discovering domestic waters. Her design innovations were informed by 50+ years of expedition expertise to ensure extraordinary discoveries.
Travel Savings
Terms and Conditions
Up to $500 Air Credit: Book from September 8, 2025 to October 31, 2025. Receive an air credit up to $500 per person, deducted from airfare prior to any additional applicable savings, with the purchase of cabin fare on select 2025 and 2026 Baja California departures. To qualify for the offer, airfare must be ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions. In the case that airfare at the time of booking is higher than $500, guest will be required to pay any amount in excess of $500 per person for flights. Valid for new bookings only on select 2025 and 2026 Baja California departures, subject to availability, not applicable on extensions and may not be combined with other offers. Baggage fees may incur additional costs and seat assignments may not be guaranteed. All offers are subject to Lindblad Expeditions' standard Terms & Conditions. Full payment terms and cancellation policies apply. Call an expedition specialist or contact your Travel Advisor for details.
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2026-2027 Voyages
Baja California 2026-27