SEARCHER NATURAL HISTORY TOURS —

For those interested in whale watching tours, consider Searcher’s signature 12-day cruise off the shores of Baja California, and Mexico. A world-class whale watching destination, Baja California is home to over a dozen different whales, including curious gray whales of Laguna San Ignacio and Earth’s largest inhabitants, blue whales. In addition, tours include hiking and snorkeling on Isla San José in the Sea of Cortez. Take a skiff ride into a cave and along the cliffs for up-close views of nesting brown and blue-footed boobies, pelicans, yellow-footed gulls, osprey and white-throated swifts. Then take a desert hike through an arroyo formed by the scenic red cliffs, observing plant and bird life. Next, explore the reefs and sandy coves while snorkeling.

Based on decades of respectful wildlife ecotourism, Searcher is granted unique access to Mexico’s protected areas allowing guests to enjoy this unique wildlife spectacle. Expect to see gray, blue, fin, humpback, sperm, Bryde’s, and pilot whales; while many more are possible. You’ll also see an abundance of birds in a variety of habitats including mangroves, deserts, open ocean, and shore.  While snorkeling in the Sea of Cortez, obsere playful sea lions and tropical reef fishes. Photograph elephant seals, sea lions, and fur seals during island cruises and nature walks. Enjoy pods of dolphin as they swim alongside Searcher.

On their Pelagic Bird Tours guests spend several days offshore cruising over deep-water canyons, underwater seamounts, and around islands of the southern California bight. Their 5-day tour travels north over the 9 Mile Bank, weaves through the Channel Islands, and continues past Point Conception to Arguello Canyon, Rodriguez Dome, San Juan Seamount and wherever the seabirds viewing is best.

For over 30 years, Searcher’s owners have continued the tradition of offering unparalleled whale watching tours with itineraries developed to showcase exceptional wildlife encounters. Their small boat, the Searcher, is only 95-feet long and can therefore go where larger ships can’t. It also makes for a more intimate and relaxing journey. The boat has viewing decks on two levels

Searcher’s all-inclusive tours include all meals, snacks and beverages including beer and wine, shared accommodations in an air-conditioned cabin, all “panga” excursions in Laguna San Ignacio with local operators, all other shore excursions/water activities, expert on-board naturalists, Mexican tourist visa and area access fees, and Mexican Conservation Passport to access Natural Protected Areas.