Want to Swim with a Sea Lion Pup? We’re Going Big in Baja with Limited-Time Offers

At first light, guests aboard the Safari Voyager in Baja California, Mexico don wetsuits fitted by our expert naturalist guides and slip silently into the crystalline waters off Los Islotes in the Espíritu Santo Archipelago, one of the Sea of Cortez’s most biodiverse playgrounds.

Beneath the surface, sea lions and their pups swirl around, inspecting masks and flippers as if greeting old friends. Thanks to our small-ship advantage and early arrival before other tour vessels, this intimate encounter unfolds crowd-free, letting you fully immerse yourself in their spirited acrobatics.

For roughly 45 minutes, these curious creatures and a kaleidoscope of reef inhabitants, such as scorpion fish, angelfish, and the occasional moray eel, provide a living dive show that exemplifies why Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez “the world’s aquarium.”

Small-ship sailing is how this extraordinary corner of the world opens up to you. With UnCruise, it is hassle-free and truly all-inclusive, with guided excursions, snorkel gear and wetsuits, park permits, meals, and premium beverages included, so you spend your days exploring wild coves, meeting local communities (human or otherwise), and soaking in Baja’s magic without the crowds or the planning.

Special Offer

  • Destination: Baja California, Mexico
  • Expires: September 30, 2025
  • Savings: $500 off per person on 7- or 10-night Mexico sailings in 2025 and 2026 (new bookings only)
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Nicola is the Managing Director of Micro-Cruising. Small ships great trips. Micro-Cruising sells trips on ships of 100 passengers or fewer. We are the specialists in small ships with over 700 vessels worldwide.