We will depart from La Paz in Baja California South, Mexico, for an adventure in the Sea of Cortez for six nights and seven days on board the Narval boat to the breeding areas of humpback whales, manta rays, bottlenose dolphins, sea lions, and many other inhabitants of the sea.

The Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) is considered one of the most wonderful natural scenic areas in the world. On July 15, 2005 the Sea of Cortez islands in Baja California were declared a World Heritage Site in its category of natural wealth. This sea is the only place in the world where there are underwater sand falls, and it is the home of nearly 40 percent of all sea mammal species that exist in the world. It has 4500 known species of marine invertebrates, 181 species of birds, and 695 species of plants, of which 28 are found only in this region. The great French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau used to call this sea “The Aquarium of the World.” 

The Sea of Cortez is filled with life between November and April, with whales who have migrated from their feeding grounds in Canada and Alaska. Mothers and their calves, as well as the restless males, who are constantly trying to mate with the females, fill these waters with endless action. Migrating gray, humpback, and blue whales may be seen in the Sea of Cortez. There is also a resident population of fin and sperm whales. 

The intention is to bring together people who value the spiritual connection between humans and animals, especially those who seek a deep connection with whales and dolphins. Telepathic communication with these creatures is a central part of the trip. Opportunities to snorkel and dive is also included on the journey. 

The trip has been organized by Daniela Camino and Marytere de la Garza to open this unique opportunity to Spanish-speaking people and at affordable prices, with a particular interest in raising people’s awareness in Mexico of the deep love, wealth, and intelligence of these animals, particularly cetaceans. Daniela has been a student of Penelope since 2002 and she is the first Mexican animal communicator to offer counseling, lectures, and courses on this subject in Mexico. Marytere has been a scuba diver since 1981, with the opportunity to live with various species, such as humpback whales, dolphins, devil rays, and sea lions, among many others.

English-speaking participants are welcome.

More information on the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_California

Being near or in the water close to these giant beings, whose awareness, sensitivity, grace, energy, and communication can be felt through every pore is a deep, soul-touching, heart opening experience. Our spiritual consciousness is transformed by contact with these master teachers and evolutionary leaders who embody the Greater Love.

 

 

Whale Adventure

Every year thousands of humpback whales migrate to the Silver Bank, 90 miles from the Dominican Republic, for breeding and calving. Through a special license issued to only 3 boats by the Dominican Republic Whale Commission, our boat, the M/V Wind Dancer will be taking us to the whale breeding sanctuary for an exclusive, thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime whale adventure that few people ever have the privilege to experience.

The Silver Bank is a vast (hundreds of square miles) coral reef area that derives its name from the large amount of Spanish gold and silver lost during shipwrecks in the 1600's. The live-aboard boat cruises to the bank and acts as a mother ship to smaller launches that are used for close-up whale encounters. Whales breach from the water, playfully slapping their pectoral-fins, or spy hopping to look at us. Male humpback singers tunes vibrate the water around you. Rowdy groups of males compete for female attention. Mother, calf, and escort groups often get within feet of the launches and allow people to gently slip into the water to accompany them.