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Itinerary: Whales and Wildlife
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Sea of Cortez
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| Day 1 : | Arrive in Cabo San Lucas |
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| Day 2 : | Isla Espiritu Santo |
| Day 3 : | Whale Watching |
| Day 4 : | Island Exploration |
| Day 5 : | Loreto |
| Day 6 : | Los Islotes & Isla Partida |
| Day 7 : | La Paz |
| Day 8 : | Disembark in Cabo San Lucas |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||
| A | AA | AAA | Deluxe | Balcony | ||
| 8 | Dec 20, 2008 | $2,899 | $3,149 | $3,649 | $4,249 | -- |
| The cost of your cruise includes $194 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees and on board services. On board gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single/Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Airfare extra. | ||||||
| 8 | Dec 20, 2008 Jan 24, 2009 Jan 31, 2009 Feb 7, 2009 Feb 14, 2009 Feb 21, 2009 |
$2,999 | $3,249 | $3,749 | $4,299 | $4,749 |
| The cost of your cruise includes $278 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees. Onboard gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single-Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Airfare extra. Jan 24, 2009 - Book by Sep 5 '08 and save $175 Jan 31, 2009 - Book by Sep 5 '08 and save $175 Feb 7, 2009 - Book by Sep 5 '08 and save $175 Feb 14, 2009 - Book by Sep 5 '08 and save $175 Feb 21, 2009 - Book by Sep 5 '08 and save $175 | ||||||
| 8 | Dec 27, 2008 | $2,699 | $2,949 | $3,449 | $4,049 | -- |
| The cost of your cruise includes $194 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees and on board services. On board gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single/Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Airfare extra. | ||||||
| 8 | Dec 28, 2008 Jan 17, 2009 Feb 28, 2009 |
$2,599 | $2,849 | $3,349 | $3,899 | $4,349 |
| The cost of your cruise includes $278 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees. Onboard gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single-Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Airfare extra. Jan 17, 2009 - PENTAX Photo Cruise!! Includes professional photography workshops, equipment demos, etc. Jan 17, 2009 - Book by Jun 27 '09 and save $250 Feb 28, 2009 - Book by Jun 27 '09 and save $250 | ||||||
| 8 | Jan 3, 2009 Jan 10, 2009 Mar 7, 2009 |
$2,199 | $2,449 | $2,949 | $3,499 | $3,949 |
| The cost of your cruise includes $278 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees. Onboard gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single-Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Airfare extra. Jan 3, 2009 - Book by Sep 5 '08 and save $125 Jan 10, 2009 - Book by Sep 5 '08 and save $175 Mar 7, 2009 - Book by Sep 5 '08 and save $175 | ||||||
| 8 | Dec 19, 2009 | $3,099 | $3,349 | $3,849 | $4,399 | $4,849 |
| The cost of your cruise includes $278 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees. Onboard gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single-Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Airfare extra. Dec 19, 2009 - Book by Mar 27 '09 and save $250 | ||||||
| 8 | Dec 26, 2009 | $2,699 | $2,949 | $3,449 | $3,999 | $4,449 |
| The cost of your cruise includes $278 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees. Onboard gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single-Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Airfare extra. Dec 26, 2009 - Book by Mar 27 '09 and save $250 | ||||||
| Destinations : Mexico, North America Activities : Nature Viewing, Photography, Sea Kayaking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching |
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The Sea of Cortés is remarkable and unique. Its waters can reveal dozens of shades of blue in one vista. And within those waters are harbored more than 900 islands. Many of the islands are uncharted. Most of them are uninhabited. But only by humans. Your voyage is highlighted by visits to these unspoiled islands, teeming with plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. We'll take you to breathtaking private beaches, to turquoise coves that invite you to dive in, and inland to where the giant cardón cactus grows. Our Cruise West family welcomes you into this special world. When your voyage ends, you will take part of this place away with you, embedded deep in your spirit. And you will leave a part of yourself behind.
Day 1 : Arrive in Cabo San Lucas
Transfer from Los Cabos Airport to the Hospitality Room at Cabo's inner harbor. Board your ship and sail into the Sea of Cortés.
Day 2 : Isla Espiritu Santo
This 23,383-acre island near La Paz is centered in one of the most biologically diverse marine areas in the world and is a major environmental success story. Several plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world, including the blacktailed jack rabbit and antelope squirrel. Drop anchor at Espiritú Santo's Bahía Bonanza for a day ashore. Take a guided walk among the tangle of exotic cacti, or swim, snorkel, and kayak the crystal clear sea here that supports 900 species of fish. No need to bring snorkel gear or wetsuits as gear will be provided to you. D
Day 3 : Whale Watching
This whole day is spent pursuing up-close viewing of marine life. The Sea of Cortés is home to huge schools of common and bottle-nosed dolphins, as well as humpback, minke, fin, and blue whales. From mid-January to mid-March, hundreds of gray whales congregate in the shallow lagoons of Baja¹s Pacific shore. When our local contacts tell us the whales are present, we¹ll cross the peninsula by motorcoach to Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos. There board an outboard-equipped panga to observe the grays, who have migrated some 6,000 miles from Alaska¹s Bering Sea to mate, give birth, and rear their young. When whales are not present there due to varied migration patterns, we will look for whales in the Sea of Cortés. BLD
Day 4 : Island Exploration
Guided by the weather and tides, visit one of the beautiful and special islands of the Sea of Cortés. Exploration will possibly include nature hikes, kayaking, and snorkeling. BLD
Day 5 : Loreto
Founded in 1697, Loreto's Nuesta Señora de Loreto Mission was the original "mother" church from which all the other California missions were founded, eventually leading as far north as Sonoma, California.
A museum adjacent to the mission displays artifacts and paintings from Baja's colonial era. Stroll the streets and plazas of this picturesque seaside village, capped by a reception with musical entertainment at the mission. BLD
Day 6 : Los Islotes & Isla Partida
Los Islotes is a steep seamount punctured by sea caves. Blue-footed boobies reside on the cliffs, and a large colony of California sea lions haul out on the rocks below. Weather permitting, swim and snorkel as the female sea lions and their curious young pups float about you in the sea. Continue to Isla Partida nearby, to hike the island¹s rugged canyons, kayak up-close to rock-walled headlands, or just relax on the beach.
In the sheltered cove of Ensenada Grande, the silky, sandy bottom shelves out very gradually for hundreds of feet, as gentle waves lap onto the mangrove-backed beach. BLD
Day 7 : La Paz
Today, your ship ties up at the central waterfront of Baja California Sur's capital and largest city, which was founded in the 1530s.
Explore the shops, gelaterías, and the miles-long waterfront malecón or promenade. A host of options will be available and you will have the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive fiesta, complete with Mexican music, dancers, and piñatas. Later, depart La Paz to sail overnight to Cabo San Lucas.
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Day 8 : Disembark in Cabo San Lucas
Disembark in Cabo San Lucas Cruise past the spectacular rock formation, Los Arcos, at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula. After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the Los Cabos Airport. B
Extend Your Stay
These hotel packages are available as add-ons to your cruise. Transfers are included between the airport, hotel, and ship. Package price also includes tax.
Hotel Finisterra
Finisterra means "land's end," an apt name for its enviable position on the rocky peninsula ending in Los Arcos. The hotel¹s ridgetop location overlooks both Cabo San Lucas' inner harbor and sparkling Pacific beaches. The hotel is within walking distance of Cabo¹s shops and restaurants.
Price $160 per person, per night, share
Extra night $140 per person, share $20 tax included, per person, based on double-occupancy
Hotel Posada Real
The Hotel Posada Real in San José del Cabo enjoys a spectacular location right on the Sea of Cortés. Exotic cactus gardens surround the buildings of contemporary Mexican style architecture. Every room features a private balcony.
Price $90 per person, per night, share
Extra night $70 per person, share $11 tax included, per person, based on double-occupancy
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Please note an additional fuel surcharge of $15 per person per night on ship.
Ship Description: Spirit of Yorktown
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Cruising in the zodiac on an excursion
The Spirit of Yorktown has a year-round cruising schedule that takes her as far north as Alaska and south, through the Panama Canal to the Carribean.
The decor is sleek, stylish, and quietly elegant with light wood accents and artistically etched glass. The Observation Lounge features expansive picture windows, a video and lending library, plus cozy banquettes and conversation circles for getting to know your fellow travelers.
Every stateroom features a wide picture window or porthole, private facilities, writing desk and ample storage. And when it's time to go outside, guests enjoy generous outside space on three decks.
Measuring 257 feet long, 43 feet wide, and with a draft of just eight feet, the Yorktown Clipper was specifically designed for cruising in coastal waters; the ship's easy maneuverability and shallow draft enable exploration of secluded waterways beyond the reach of bigger ships. A fleet of motorized landing craft can be launched in minutes for spontaneous landings on small islands and deserted beaches.
The Yorktown Clipper was built in 1988 in Green Cove Springs, Florida, by American craftsmen. Power is provided by two Detroit diesel propulsion engines rated approximately 900 SHP each, and maneuverability is increased by a 300 HP bowthruster. This ship is equipped with an Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS), which combines navigational data on one screen and meets the stringent requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). She was one of the first cruise ships to be equipped with this advanced system.
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A 120 sq. ft. Staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and portholes. |
AA 130 sq. ft. AA staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and picture window. |
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AAA 157 sq. ft. AAA staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and picture window or portholes. Cabins 24, 25, 26, 33, 34, 35 and 36 can accommodate triples. |
Deluxe233 sq. ft. Deluxe staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and one or two picture windows. Cabins L27, L28, and P60 can convert to a queen bed and can accommodate triples. |
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Balcony Balcony staterooms feature queen beds, writing desk, hair dryer, under-counter refrigerator, large picture windows and walk-out balcony with privacy louvers between adjacent cabins. |
