Honeymoon Cove, Isla Danzante
What a beautiful and relaxing night we had in the calm and cozy comfort of Honeymoon Cove! This bay is a picture-perfect anchorage on the northwestern tip of Isla Danzante, and is part of the Bahia Loreto National Marine Park. Breakfast was served a little later this morning so that everyone could enjoy the tranquility of the morning, and many were out on deck to watch the rich orange glow of sunrise on the dramatic escarpment of the Sierra de la Giganta. And then, quietly and peacefully, a fin whale cow and calf pair slowly swam by the mouth of Honeymoon Cove on their way around the north end of Isla Danzante…
The conditions were perfect for paddling, so we lowered all of the ship’s kayaks for our first paddling of the voyage. For some of us it was the first time ever kayaking, and you really couldn’t ask for better conditions, instruction or oversight. Many guests said it was the best kayaking experience they’d ever had, as they paddled past patches of mangrove with snowy egrets, rocky points with brown pelicans and yellow-legged gulls, and even a few blue-footed boobies.
We also had the opportunity for a short but steep hike from behind the idyllic beach up to a ridgeline with a beautiful view of Isla Carmen, with William Lopez pointing out plants and looking for “creepy-crawlies.” Snorkelers found exceptional visibility along the rocky coast and out to the Zodiac anchored at the west point of Honeymoon Cove, while some chose to simply relax at the beach and read a book for the morning. Whatever one did this morning, it was Baja at its best.
Back on board for lunch, it was time to resume our journey north. The winds were strong so we pushed into San Juanico Cove for the late afternoon and Hotel Manager Erasmo Estripaut and his team laid out a ceviche party on deck as the sun set over the peninsula, with colorful rock formations and a rosy sky winding up the afternoon.
