Passengers are welcomed on board the UnCruise Safari Voyager with a smile and a champagne toast, followed by the first of many gourmet meals to savor during a week-long voyage. Guests are lulled to sleep in their cabins by the gentle rocking of the waves as the sail begins.
Postcard-perfect view
Can you imagine waking up to this view of one of the reserves in the Gulf of California? Spend the day in this postcard setting and enjoy your choice of activities: snorkeling in azure-blue water, trekking among the desert landscape or walking along the white sand beach.
Photographer’s delight
During a trek though the remote desert terrain, you’ll find many a photo opportunity. An interpretive guide will point out cactus and desert brush that are unique to this remote region.
Turquoise and blue bay
It’s no wonder the Bahia Agua Verde is one of the most photographed bays in Baja California, with its crystal-clear waters bordered by rugged mountains and dotted with green cactuses and other endemic plants.
Mule train
One of the most popular excursions on this itinerary is a mule ride along a mountain path which takes you through picturesque canyons and includes a visit with a local ranchero. It’s an authentic adventure through Baja.
Half the fun is getting there
The islands in the Sea of Cortes are so remote that the only way to access them is via a skiff from the ship to the shore. And what a picturesque ride it is, with no traffic to boot!
Your own private beach party
Enjoy the ultimate in exclusive beach parties as part of your UnCruise adventure, where you can relish the privacy of a secluded beach, together with your shipmates. The cruise staff provides the beach toys, chairs and refreshments. All you need to do is play and relax.
Rise and shine
Early morning sunrises over the islands of the Sea of Cortes are certainly a joy to behold – right outside your cabin window!
The perfect kayak adventure
The rugged beauty of Isla San Francisco makes it an ideal spot for adventure. Kayak through the calm waters and watch pelicans and seabirds frolicking right in front of you.
Age-old sea caves
Skiff tours led by your expedition guide will take you along the rugged coast with visits into ancient sea caves.
Bird lovers’ paradise
One of the most colorful birds you’ll see on your skiff ride is an oystercatcher, always on the alert to make a meal of oysters, mollusks and fiddler crabs. With so many species of seabirds that call this part of the world home, bird lovers will delight in this adventure.
Snorkel in “The World’s Aquarium”
If you love to snorkel, you’ve come to the right place. The Sea of Cortes is known as “The World’s Aquarium” and is a World Heritage site. It’s home to 891 species of fish, 39% of the world’s marine mammals and one-third of the world’s marine cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises, 170+ species of seabirds and 7 species of sea turtles).
Photo souvenir
A cruise passenger delights in posing with a sea urchin before returning it to its habitat in the pristine waters of the bay.
Colorful crab
If you’ve visited the Galapagos Islands, you will have seen many of these Sally Lightfoot crabs hugging the rocks around the islands. They’re also very much present in the Sea of Cortes, as are blue-footed and brown boobies and magnificent frigatebirds, also part of the Galapagos Island fauna.
Toast to a memorable day
There’s nothing better to celebrate a perfect day of exploration than a superb meal. The UnCruise culinary staff consistently provides outstanding cuisine and service to its guests.
Happy hour flavors
Fresh Baja shrimp is always a favorite during the ship’s happy hour, as is the ship’s full bar that serves signature cocktails, fine wines, craft beers and a wide range of beverages to satisfy any taste.
World of culinary choices
UnCruise chefs offer a wide choice of entrees to satisfy passenger food preferences and requirements. Meat, seafood, vegan and vegetarian dishes are available at each meal. Passengers can also request gluten-, dairy- and lactose-free options. They will also accommodate any food allergies.
Designer salads
Creative salads made with the freshest, locally sourced ingredients are served at each meal.
Luscious desserts
A dedicated dessert and pastry chef is part of the culinary crew, whipping up made-from-scratch pastries, breads (also gluten-free) and decadently delicious desserts guaranteed to please the most discriminating palate.
A whale of an adventure
Magdalena Bay is the place to be between mid-January and mid-March, when gray whales (after migrating 12,000 miles) return to calve. The Sea of Cortes is also home to fin, blue and sperm whales, and the dolphin pods number in the hundreds. After viewing this whale, cruise passengers were also treated to a fantastic show given by playful dolphins leaping alongside the boat.
Wild ride through paradise
Cruise guests bounce through the azure-blue water on a Mexican panga boat for an unforgettable ride along the magnificent cliffs of Espiritu Santo.
Rays of light
It was a magical moment onboard the Safari Voyager one evening when a group of Mobula rays visited the ship. The rays put on a graceful show for the delighted passengers, who gazed down on them in awe from the upper decks.
A magical isle
Sunset is a magical time to soak in the beauty of the enchanting island of Espiritu Santo, tucked away in a secluded cove surrounded by fingers of red rock and an expansive golden beach.
Feast under the stars
Can you imagine a more enchanting place to enjoy your final gourmet feast onboard than on the deck overlooking the mountains of Espiritu Santo? This is the time when passengers relive the week’s adventures with their fellow mates in a camaraderie that only exceptional travel experiences can create.
A fond farewell
Passengers spend their last night before departure in the picturesque city of La Paz where a golden sunset bids them a fond farewell. It’s safe to say this will be a travel memory that will not soon be forgotten.
