Channel Islands National Park to Baja California
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Venture · 12 days

Day 1: Arrive in Los Angeles by early afternoon. Transfer to the port to embark the National Geographic Venture. Day 2: Not far from the city lights, these islands are a world away, home to incredibly diverse and endemic flora and fauna. Spend the day kayaking, hiking one of the many trails, or simply relaxing ashore. Learn the fascinating prehistory of these islands from your naturalists. Day 3: Vineyards and culinary marvels await in one of the world's hottest up-and-coming wine regions. Arise to a gorgeous sunset and enjoy breakfast before pulling into Ensenada. Discover what the hype is all about on a visit to a sustainable, family-run vineyard with stunning views. Meet the winemaker…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Venture |
| Length | 12 days |
| Region | Baja California |
| Departures | 2 listed · 2026-11-22 to 2027-11-13 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Los Angeles, CA, United States |
| Day 2 | Channel Islands, CA, United States |
| Day 3 | Ensenada, Mexico |
| Day 3 | Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico |
| Day 3 | Ensenada, Mexico |
| Day 4 | Isla San Martín, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Mexico |
| Day 5 | Isla San Benito Oeste, Islas San Benito, Baja California, Mexico, Mexico |
| Day 6 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 7 | Bahia Magdalena, Mexico |
| Day 8 | San José del Cabo, Mexico |
| Day 8 | Gorda Banks, Mexico |
| Day 9 | Cabo Pulmo, Mexico |
| Day 10 | Isla Espiritu Santo, Mexico |
| Day 11 | Los Islotes, Mexico |
| Day 12 | Isla San Jose, Mexico |
| Day 13 | Loreto, Mexico |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-22 | 2026-12-04 | 12 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
| 2027-11-13 | 2027-11-25 | 12 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
Current offers
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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