Sunday, January 27, 2008

Morning Exploring &

Isla Danzante

We will begin our day today in the vicinity of Isla Carmen and Isla Danzante in the Gulf of California, which is also known as the Sea of Cortez. The deep waters of this area are very productive and we invite you to join us on deck as you wake up this morning, to search for wildlife. Just after breakfast this morning, we’ll conduct our mandatory safety drills, so stay tuned for the Captain’s announcements over the P.A. system. After the safety drill, we’ll talk briefly about our Zodiac and snorkeling operations, distributing masks, fins, snorkels and wetsuits afterward.

For the afternoon, we plan to anchor at Honeymoon Cove, on Isla Danzante. This lovely bay features a secluded sandy beach, with contrasting Sonoran desert terrain as a backdrop. We will take opportunities to hike, snorkel and kayak in the protection of this, the first of many stops in beautiful Baja California.

0700: Wake-up call & morning stretch class, on the Bridge Deck

0730: Breakfast is served

0830: Mandatory safety drill & briefings, followed by distribution of snorkel gear

We will spend the morning cruising in search of wildlife and enjoying the

dramatic scenery of Baja California…

1230: Lunch is served

Lindblad Expeditions & National Geographic Partnership video after lunch, in the Lounge

Afternoon snorkeling and kayaking at Isla Danzante

1830: Evening recap

1900: Dinner is served

LEX Market after dinner, in the Lounge

Sunrise: 0710 Sunset: 1804

High tide: 1011 1.4 ft. Low tide: 1633 0.2 ft.