Get all your information on Olivia's upcoming Whales of Magdalena Bay: Baja Adventure Cruise.
About our Destination
Being gay in Baja
Mexico’s beach cities are very gay friendly. In fact, three states have legalized same-sex civil unions!
Climate
In late January and early February, the average highs are 75-85°F and the average lows are 62-72°F. Make sure to bring a windbreaker as it can get very windy on the ship and in the zodiacs.
Currency
The Mexican peso is the official currency; however, US dollars are accepted in all ports of call.
Languages
Spanish is the most widely spoken language in Mexico, but English is also spoken widely.
Before Your Trip
Airfare Discounts
Please visit our airfare discount page for the most up-to-date information.
Cancellation Policy
Unexpected events can cause you to cancel your vacation. Because we are committed to this charter, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation policy as outlined in our Olivia Terms & Conditions.
Transfer funds are nonrefundable and nontransferable from the point of sale forward.
Celebrations – Birthdays, Anniversaries, Honeymoons and more
If you have any celebrations and birthdays during the trip that you have not already advised your travel consultant about, please let us know of this information as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
Register at Olivia Honeymoon Wishes for your honeymoon, anniversary, or other special celebration; browse through the selections and let your friends know just how easy it is for them to purchase a gift for you.
Connect with other guests – Join the Facebook Group
To meet some of the women who will be joining you on this trip, join the 2025 Whales of Magdalena Bay: Baja Adventure Cruise Facebook group.
Passport and Visa
All guests (including guests from countries other than the United States) will be required to have a passport. Passports must be valid for six months after your arrival date. US citizens do not need a visa for this trip. If you are not a US citizen, please check visa requirements with your country’s consulate and the consulates of the countries you’ll be visiting.
Specific Needs: Medical, Dietary and Mobility
If you have any medical, mobility needs, or specific dietary requirements that you have not already advised your travel consultant. Please advise us of this information as soon as possible but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
Travel Insurance
Olivia recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment against the unexpected. Visit our Insurance page olivia.com/travel-insurance for more information.
For a travel insurance quote, more information or to purchase a protection plan, please call Olivia at 800-631-6277 and select option 1 for a Travel Consultant.
Vacation Stretchers
We will be using the beautiful La Mision Loreto Hotel as our host hotel. We will have 1- and 2- night stretchers with ocean view hotel packages available 9-11 months prior to the trip.
Vaccinations
Please check with your local public health department or personal physician regarding immunization recommendations for your itinerary. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov. Just click on “Traveler’s Health” and then “Vaccinations.”
2025 Whales of Magdalena Bay: Baja Adventure Cruise |
START DATE | END DATE | CANCEL PENALTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation Fee 365 days or more prior to trip date | 02/01/24 | 50% of trip cost | |
| Cancellation Fee 0-364 days prior to trip date | 02/02/2024 | 01/31/25 | 100% of trip cost (no refund) |
Travel and Arrival
Airport
You will need to fly into and out of Loreto International Airport (LTO). We encourage all guests to arrive a day early to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.
Flight Arrival and Departure Times
All flights must arrive Loreto Airport on January 31, 2025 no later than 2:30 pm.
You may book your departure flight from Loreto International Airport (LTO) after 1 pm on February 5, 2025. A hospitality room will be available at the La Mision Hotel in Loreto on January 31.
Host Hotel
We will be using the beautiful La Mision Loreto Hotel as our host hotel. A hospitality room will be available for all guests on January 31, and lunch will be provided on January 31 for those who arrive to the hotel by 1:30 pm. We will be providing pricing for Ocean View rooms approximately 9-11 months prior to the trip for those who want to come in a day or two early.
Luggage Allowance
While there is no luggage limit on the cruise itself, airlines often restrict (or charge) for excess baggage. Because each airline is different, and the regulations change over time, please check with your airline for baggage allowances.
Transfers
Your transfer from the airport to the host hotel is included on January 31. If arriving prior to 2 pm, you will be taken to our host hotel. Your transfer to the ship will depart from the host hotel in Loreto on January 31 between 3-3:30 pm and will take you on a 3-hour drive to San Carlos where the ship will be located to embark.
During your trip
Money for Onboard Purchases
At the end of your trip, you may opt to pay for purchases through cash or credit card. No cash advances are possible.
Solo Travelers
Solo travelers can mix and mingle with everyone; we often have a few independent travelers on trips of this size, which do not have a Solo coordinator. Before the trip, you can start to meet other solos and travelers online in the official Olivia Baja Adventure Facebook group .
Specific Needs—Medical, Mobility, Dietary, and Otherwise
If you have any medical, mobility, or specific dietary requirements that you have not already advised your travel consultant about, please let us know as soon as possible, but not less than 90 days prior. Please advise us of this information as soon as possible but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
After Your Trip
Disembarkation
We disembark after breakfast for our transfer to the Loreto airport to arrive by approximately 11 am. For those who are extending their time in Los Cabos, we will continue the transfer to the host hotel. If you are staying at a different property in Loreto, you can take a cab from the host hotel to your final destination. A box lunch will be provided for all guests.
These trips require a higher level of mobility, including navigating steep stairs on the ship, walking on sandy, rocky or uneven terrain, hiking up gentle hills, and getting in and out of zodiacs/pangas from the ship and shore. We will arrange activities for those who are very active, as well as for those with less mobility. There are no elevators on the ship. If you do have limited mobility that requires assistance, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you. Please contact us with any questions.
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
