Sea of Cortés Spotlight Imagine yourself on shore after sailing to your destination, listening as cowboy tunes drift among palo verde trees. You'll be joined by a ranchero, who will sing to guide mules from the beach to the shady oasis, where you will hop on for a ride through the postcard-worthy cardon cacti dotting the landscape.
In the Sea of Cortés, called the "Galapagos of North America," a 7-night island-hopping cruise showcases a world of raw beauty. Depending on the season, you'll watch as curious gray whales and their babies surface to look you in the eye or you may be able to jump in to swim alongside gentle whale sharks.
Throughout the trip, snorkel with playful sea lion pups, hike cactus-clad rims, relax on a beach in a picturesque setting of red-rock cliffs, or kayak glassy coves in Aqua Verde—literally named "green water." As you explore the Sea of Cortés, you'll discover firsthand just how removed this naturally rich area is from the busy world.
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