Baja whale watching cruise in Mexico
Typically trips are expertly guided by a leading specialist with a good knowledge of the area to be visited. Inevitably, wildlife is the main focus of attention however, the aim will be to incorporate all other aspects of the natural world in an attempt to be as broad-minded as possible. A local guide may often accompany trips.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
In 2007 we celebrated 10 years of spectacular achievement as pioneers in the field of nature travel. We have raised over £750,000 in support of the world’s leading wildlife and conservation agencies, researchers and experts, and increased awareness of travel and conservation through newsletters, lectures and consistent media coverage. Furthermore we have voluntarily spearheaded collective action campaigns such as Travel Operators for Tigers in South Asia.
To mitigate against the carbon dioxide released into the high atmosphere through your air travel a contribution of £10 per client is given to Rainforest Concern. Rainforests have a central role to play in the slowing of climate change and yet we are removing forests from the planet at a faster rate than they can grow back. It is thus axiomatic to try and preserve the forests that we have rather than replanting. Rainforest Concern was established in 1993 to protect threatened natural habitats, the biodiversity they contain and the indigenous people who still depend on them for their survival. Central to Rainforest Concern’s philosophy is the establishment of strong partnerships with small yet dynamic organisations in the countries where it operates.
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, WDCS is a global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment, and runs a host of campaigns, education training and field research programmes worldwide. Your participation in this trip makes financial contributions to WDCS.
All trips are given a responsible travel briefing about the environment and their help in partaking in this tour. We recycle all glass and tin, all waste is properly disposed of aboard the boat.
On this Baja whale watching cruise in Mexico, we take a maximum of 25 travellers on each trip to ensure that the impact to the whales is kept to a minimum as it is more an education programme.
Community
For over 25 years this trip has been helping the local community by employing local Mexican’s for the whale watching services and paying for and receiving Mexican whale watching permits that support conservation of marine life. We use the cooperative at San Ignacio Lagoon Mexico which is a locally owned operator.
By joining this small group trip you will help to support the families in San Ignacio Mexico as for tour trips we hire the local boat drivers from Laguna San Ignacio for the whale watching as they are not allowed to fish in the lagoon during the months the whales are present, so our support gives them income and supports the whale watching practices they've instituted. We also bring supplies such as fresh water and food to a few local and remote villages in Baja California. We transport research equipment and personnel to the gray whale research camp in San Ignacio. Finally we donate time and labour to Baja School Friends, which supplies Baja schools and teachers with supplies.
fees are paid to visit Mexican marine parks, preserves, and Biosphere reserves for each passenger which in turn, help with conservation and local economic development.
We purchase local food to be used on the boat.
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