2025 Commodore’s Cruise - San Ignacio and Guerrero Negro via Loreto, BCS
San Ignacio Lagoon is a gray whale sanctuary, but it is also one of only two undeveloped nurseries and breeding grounds of the Pacific gray whale worldwide. It is a renowned destination for whale watching, particularly during the winter months when gray whales migrate to the area to breed and calve. Here is what you need to know:
- The whales arrive in late December and early January, and they stay until early to late April.
- February and March: These months are considered the best time to visit for the highest chance of seeing whales and their calves.
What to Expect:
- Close Encounters: Unique opportunities for close encounters with gray whales. You may be able to witness playful behaviors like breaching, tail slapping, and spy hopping.
- Touch a Whale: In some cases, experienced guides may allow you to gently touch a whale, creating an unforgettable experience.
- Calving and Nursing: Witness the incredible sight of newborn calves swimming alongside their mothers.
- Other Wildlife: Besides gray whales, you might also spot dolphins, sea lions, and various bird species during your whale watching tour.
We are in the final stage of planning a Whale Tour on February 10th. through 14th, 2025.
1. Feb 10th: Fly from Tijuana International Airport (San Diego Terminal at US Border) to Loreto, BCS
Depart 2.28pm arrive 5.05pm (1.5 hr flight) - 1 hr time change
2. Feb 10th - Overnight in Loreto, BCS
3. Feb 11th - Shuttle to San Ignacio in comfortable passenger van (3.5 hours) and check in Hotel in San Ignacio and City Tour
4. Feb 12th - Whale watching in San Ignacio Lagoon (1.5 hr Drive) and then drive to Guerrero Negro ( 3 hr drive). check in hotel in Guerrero Negro
4. Feb 13th: Whale Watching in Guerrero Negro
5. Feb 13th Depart for Loreto, BCS (5 hr Drive)
6. February 13th overnight in Loreto, BCS
7. Feb 14th Fly from Loretto to Tijuana International Airport (San Diego Terminal at US Border)
Depart Loreto 5.45 pm Arrive 6.27pm
The Tijuana Airport terminal in San Diego.
The easiest way to travel between Mexico and Southern California
The CBX bridge connects the Tijuana International Airport with its terminal in San Diego, making your travel fast and easy, while avoiding the long lines at the border.
Fees for this service are about $1395 to $1595 per person, double occupancy per room. All-inclusive except for meals. Includes Round-trip transportation (flights and Passenger van) and hotels for 4 nights and Whale Watching tour at two locations Guerrero Negro and San Ignacio and a visit to the 450-year-old Mission in San Ignacio.
Please visit our SSYC Wild Apricot app and register that you are interested. There is no fee to register, and it is not a binding commitment that you are going. This will allow us to see who is interested so that we can plan accordingly.
Please send any ideas, suggestions to CommodoreSouthShoreYC@gmail.com
Please register if you are interested in going on this event. Your registration is non binding and is only to let us know how many of our members and their guests have a serious interest.
More details to follow to those that register now.
