Dive into the Baja Photo Workshop 2025 Photographic Adventure
Revamped Explore Baja 2025 Photography Adventure
Jump To: Discover Baja, Itinerary, Marine Life, Dive Conditions, Highlights
Discover Baja 2025 - The Ultimate Photography Expedition!
The Underwater Photography Workshop You've Been Dreaming of!
Embark on a thrilling adventure to the exotic Sea of Cortez with our 12-night liveaboard expedition, happening October 4-16, 2025! This unforgettable journey is ledby experienced marine life photographer, Mike Chiado!
October 4 - 16, 2025
Trip Leader: Mike Chiado
12 Nights for only $4,895
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Optional 7-Night Land Extensions in La Paz: - Hotel CostaBaja Resort & Spa - $2,087 pp - La Concha Beach Resort - $1,803 pp - Hotel Catedral La Paz - $1,670 pp
Why Choose Our Baja 2025 Adventure?
- Daily Photography Workshops - For free, refine your photography skills alongside expert photo pros, suitable for beginners as well as seasoned photographers.
- Amazing Itinerary - Sail through the entire length of the Sea of Cortez from south to north, where you'll encounter hidden gems others rarely see!
- Whale Watching Galore - Glimpse playful dolphins, sea lions, humpback, blue, fin, sei, orca, sperm whales, and flying mantas!
- Cruise Aboard the Rocio Del Mar - Set sail on the best liveaboard in the Sea of Cortez, enjoying comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and exceptional service.
- Easy Travel - Fly into San Jose del Cabo to start your vacation and disembark in Puerto Penasco for an easy return.
- 25% Off Rental Photo Gear - Get a quarter discount on gear rentals from Bluewater Photo!
- Fully Refundable Deposit - With a fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure, there's no reason to delay booking your dream adventure!
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Itinerary - Sail Away on the Ultimate Photography Adventure!
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime underwater photography expedition through Baja's breathtaking landscapes and its rich marine life!
- Day 1: Board the boat at 5 pm. Depart from San Jose del Cabo around 6 pm.
- Day 2: Check out dive at Punta Prieta in San Gabriel Bay, part of Espiritu Santo Island, followed by the Fang Ming wreck and Salvaterra wreck dives.
- Day 3: Dive at La Reyna, where you can snap majestic sea lions, barracudas, and, with luck, oceanic manta rays!
- Day 4: Head to Los Islotes in the northern part of Espiritu Santo Island and dive with playful sea lion colonies. In ideal conditions, explore El Bajo, a site famous for stunning hammerhead sightings.
- Day 5: Discover the enchanting islands of Las Animas, home to stunning east and north pinnacles dives, along with afternoon and night dives at San Dieguito.
- Day 6: Swim through Danzante Island's waters, Dive at Submarine, Silhouette, and the artificial wreck, C-54 Agustin Melgar. Take an afternoon hike at Honeymoon Beach.
- Day 7: Delight in Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto's beauty, visiting Coronado Island and its incredible marine life.
- Day 8: Explore San Ildelfonso Island, home to the mesmerizing Green Moray City!
- Day 9: Discover the beauty of San Pedro Martir Island, known for its incredible black coral fields and captivating macro diving opportunities.
- Day 10: Cross the Sal Si Puedes area, marveling at whale watching opportunities, before reaching Lavadero in Las Animas Island. Enjoy a magical night dive!
- Day 11: Spend the day in Sal Si Puedes, capturing stunning macro shots at breathtaking dive sites like El Caballo and La Corona.
- Day 12: Wake up on the east coast of Baja California and dive El Pescador or Punta Don Juan before the boat sets sail to Puerto Penasco. In the afternoon, snorkel with whale sharks at Bahía de Los Angeles.
- Day 13: Arrive in Puerto Penasco and disembark at 7 am.
Marine Life - Capture Unforgettable Moments!
Prepare to photograph a dazzling array of marine life in the Sea of Cortez, ranging from dolphins, sea lions, whales, and mantas to blue and brown-footed boobies, cormorants, frigate birds, and the endemic yellow-footed gulls!
View the sensational photos from our 2024 Explore Baja trip here.
Dive Conditions - Embrace the Challenge!
Get ready for exhilarating dives in the Sea of Cortez, where average water temperatures in September/October range from the low to mid-80s. A full 3mm wetsuit is recommended as conditions can sometimes become rough. Bring sea sickness medication as necessary!
Highlights - Life-changing Memories Await!
- Photography Workshops: Daily workshops, led by expert instructors, geared towards improving your photography skills.
- Trip Leadership: Follow the journey with seasoned marine life photographer and CTO of Company 3, Mike Chiado.
- Marine Life Encounter: Discover the rich biodiversity of the Sea of Cortez, including dolphins, sea lions, whales, and a variety of bird species.
- Sailing Aboard the Rocio Del Mar: Cruise the Sea of Cortez in comfort on the acclaimed Rocio Del Mar liveaboard.
- User-friendly Logistics: Fly easily into San Jose del Cabo and out of Puerto Penasco, with optional land extensions available in La Paz.
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy 25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo!
- Fully Refundable Deposit: Secure your spot with a refundable deposit until a year before departure date!
Book Now and Embark on the Adventure of a Lifetime!
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- *** Join our 2025 Explore Baja adventure now! 🎉 Book Your Trip Here.*
- The revamped Explore Baja 2025 Photography Adventure is an unforgettable 12-night liveaboard expedition, led by marine life photographer Mike Chiado, happening October 4-16, 2025.
- Embark on this thrilling adventure to the exotic Sea of Cortez and refine your photography skills during daily workshops, suitable for beginners and seasoned photographers.
- Wonderful itinerary: Sail through the entire length of the Sea of Cortez from south to north, encountering hidden gems others rarely see.
- Swim alongside playful dolphins, sea lions, humpback, blue, fin, sei, orca, sperm whales, and flying mantas on this trip.
- Cruise aboard the Rocio Del Mar, the best liveaboard in the Sea of Cortez, enjoying comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and exceptional service.
- Fly into San Jose del Cabo to start your vacation and disembark in Puerto Penasco for an easy return.
- Get a quarter discount on gear rentals from Bluewater Photo during the Baja 2025 adventure.
- With a fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure, there's no reason to delay booking your dream adventure!
- On the first day, board the boat at 5 pm and depart from San Jose del Cabo around 6 pm.
- Dive at Punta Prieta in San Gabriel Bay, part of Espiritu Santo Island, followed by the Fang Ming wreck and Salvaterra wreck dives on the second day.
- Snap majestic sea lions, barracudas, and, with luck, oceanic manta rays at La Reyna on the third day.
- In ideal conditions, explore El Bajo, a site famous for stunning hammerhead sightings, on the fourth day.
- Delight in Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto's beauty, visiting Coronado Island and its incredible marine life on the seventh day.
- Capture stunning macro shots at breathtaking dive sites like El Caballo and La Corona on day 11.
- Wake up on the east coast of Baja California and dive El Pescador or Punta Don Juan before the boat sets sail to Puerto Penasco on the twelfth day, with an afternoon snorkel with whale sharks at Bahía de Los Angeles.
