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Quino del Mar
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10
Number of Cabins
Location
Embarkation from San José Del Cabo (SJD) for Socorro and Puerto Penasco for the Sea of Cortez.
Dive Overview
Excellent big animal diving in Socorro with giant mantas, lots of sharks, humpback whales, and whale sharks. The Sea of Cortez is great for mammals and macro with large biomass of aquatic life.
Accommodation Overview
10 comfortable guest staterooms on two decks. All have private bathrooms with hot shower stalls, western-style toilets, lavatories and ample storage. Each cabin is carpeted and air-conditioned.
Check out our walkthrough video of the Quino del Mar!
Food & Drinks
Each day begins with a continental breakfast featuring fresh fruit, cereals, bagels, yogurt, breads, and freshly brewed coffee. Following the first dive, guests are treated to a plated, made-to-order breakfast. After the second dive, a hot homemade soup and a hot plated lunch are served. In the afternoon, a substantial snack is offered, often including sandwiches, ceviche, fruit, cheeses, and more. Dinner consists of a three-course, plated meal featuring a salad, entrée, and homemade dessert. Hot and cold beverages, including canned soft drinks, are available throughout the day.
Divers can also enjoy complimentary beer and wine after their final dive of the day.
Most special dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan, can be accommodated.
Cabin details
Standard Lower Deck
Boat features
Boat facilities
Deck plan
Quino del Mar dates
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22 Nov 2025 - 1 Dec 2025
Socorro Islands - Citizen Science (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
1/20 spots left
from $4,395
12 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
1/20 spots left
from $4,195
7 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2026
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
1/20 spots left
from $4,195
6 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
1/20 spots left
from $4,195
17 May 2026 - 26 May 2026
Socorro Islands - Citizen Science (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
15/20 spots left
from $4,195
19 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
8/20 spots left
from $3,095
26 Jul 2026 - 2 Aug 2026
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
17/20 spots left
from $3,095
30 Aug 2026 - 6 Sep 2026
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
10/20 spots left
from $3,095
4 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026
Sea of Cortez - Explore Baja (Puerto Penasco) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
13 days12 nights
1/20 spots left
from $4,895
10 Dec 2026 - 19 Dec 2026
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
1/20 spots left
from $4,195
28 Dec 2026 - 6 Jan 2027
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
1/20 spots left
from $4,195
11 Apr 2027 - 20 Apr 2027
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
10/20 spots left
from $4,295
24 May 2027 - 2 Jun 2027
Socorro Islands - Citizen Science (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
16/20 spots left
from $4,295
11 Jul 2027 - 18 Jul 2027
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
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from $3,195
18 Jul 2027 - 25 Jul 2027
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,195
25 Jul 2027 - 1 Aug 2027
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
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from $3,195
1 Aug 2027 - 8 Aug 2027
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
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from $3,195
8 Aug 2027 - 15 Aug 2027
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,195
15 Aug 2027 - 22 Aug 2027
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,195
5 Sep 2027 - 17 Sep 2027
Sea of Cortez - Explore Baja (Puerto Penasco) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
13 days12 nights
14/20 spots left
from $5,095
28 Dec 2027 - 6 Jan 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
20/20 spots left
from $4,295
7 Jan 2028 - 16 Jan 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,295
17 Jan 2028 - 26 Jan 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,295
27 Jan 2028 - 5 Feb 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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7 Mar 2028 - 16 Mar 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,295
27 Mar 2028 - 5 Apr 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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6 Apr 2028 - 15 Apr 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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16 Apr 2028 - 25 Apr 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,295
26 Apr 2028 - 5 May 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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6 May 2028 - 15 May 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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16 May 2028 - 25 May 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,295
26 May 2028 - 4 Jun 2028
Socorro Islands - Citizen Science (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
20/20 spots left
from $4,295
2 Jul 2028 - 9 Jul 2028
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,195
16 Jul 2028 - 23 Jul 2028
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,195
23 Jul 2028 - 30 Jul 2028
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,195
30 Jul 2028 - 6 Aug 2028
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,195
6 Aug 2028 - 13 Aug 2028
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,195
20 Aug 2028 - 27 Aug 2028
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,195
27 Aug 2028 - 3 Sep 2028
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,195
3 Sep 2028 - 10 Sep 2028
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,195
23 Nov 2028 - 2 Dec 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
20/20 spots left
from $4,295
3 Dec 2028 - 12 Dec 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,295
13 Dec 2028 - 22 Dec 2028
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,295
28 Dec 2028 - 6 Jan 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,295
7 Jan 2029 - 16 Jan 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,495
17 Jan 2029 - 26 Jan 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,495
27 Jan 2029 - 5 Feb 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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6 Feb 2029 - 15 Feb 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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26 Feb 2029 - 7 Mar 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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8 Mar 2029 - 17 Mar 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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18 Mar 2029 - 27 Mar 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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28 Mar 2029 - 6 Apr 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,495
7 Apr 2029 - 16 Apr 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,495
17 Apr 2029 - 26 Apr 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,495
27 Apr 2029 - 6 May 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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7 May 2029 - 16 May 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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17 May 2029 - 26 May 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,495
27 May 2029 - 5 Jun 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
20/20 spots left
from $4,495
1 Jul 2029 - 8 Jul 2029
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,495
8 Jul 2029 - 15 Jul 2029
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,495
15 Jul 2029 - 22 Jul 2029
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,495
22 Jul 2029 - 29 Jul 2029
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,495
29 Jul 2029 - 5 Aug 2029
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
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from $3,495
5 Aug 2029 - 12 Aug 2029
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
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from $3,495
12 Aug 2029 - 19 Aug 2029
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
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from $3,495
26 Aug 2029 - 2 Sep 2029
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
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from $3,495
2 Sep 2029 - 9 Sep 2029
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
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from $3,495
9 Sep 2029 - 16 Sep 2029
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands (Puerto Penasco) to (Puerto Penasco)
8 days7 nights
20/20 spots left
from $3,495
16 Sep 2029 - 28 Sep 2029
Sea of Cortez - Explore Baja (Puerto Penasco) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
13 days12 nights
18/20 spots left
from $5,395
30 Sep 2029 - 12 Oct 2029
Sea of Cortez - Explore Baja (San Jose Del Cabo) to (Puerto Penasco)
13 days12 nights
20/20 spots left
from $5,395
21 Nov 2029 - 30 Nov 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
20/20 spots left
from $4,495
1 Dec 2029 - 10 Dec 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,495
11 Dec 2029 - 20 Dec 2029
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,495
28 Dec 2029 - 6 Jan 2030
Socorro Islands (San Jose Del Cabo) to (San Jose Del Cabo)
10 days9 nights
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from $4,495
Detailed information about the itinerary
SOCORRO ISLANDS ITINERARY
November through May
The Revillagigedo Islands (also Revillagigedo Archipelago) are a group of four volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, known for their unique ecosystem.
The islands are home to many endemic plant and animal species. Socorro island is the most diverse in flora, fauna, and topography. The islands lie 250 miles off Baja Mexico's southern shore. When embarking on a trip to the Socorro Islands, we plan to dive the islands of San Benedicto, Socorro, and Roca Partida. Due to the distance to Clarion, this is only dived on longer expeditions.
These islands are a spectacular magnet for the largest ocean pelagic animals in the world. Animals include schooling hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, friendly bottlenose dolphins, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, clouds of jacks and barracuda, tuna, wahoo, oceanic white tip sharks, whale sharks, and manta rays.
Manta Rays are the claim to fame for Socorro Islands. The island where they predominately congregate is San Benedicto. The magical dive site called "The Boiler" is a submerged sea mount and cleaning station. More than a half dozen mantas frequent this pinnacle regularly. The mantas in the Revillagigedo Islands are friendly and enjoy the presence of humans. This is truly an exceptional place to experience the manta magic.
Humpback whales visit during the winter months of mid-February through mid-April. We often hear the sounds of the singing mating males as they provide escort underwater. Surface sightings are common during this time.
Whale sharks can be seen during November, December, and May. May is also a time when we can see giant bait balls and pods of false orcas.
This destination can only be dived by a liveaboard dive vessel. It takes approximately 26-28 hours one-way to reach the islands. This is an excellent dive destination for large pelagics due to the islands' open ocean nature, which sometimes includes currents and choppy conditions. The underwater topography consists of rocky outcroppings, boulders, and some incredible walls. There is not much in the way of coral, as this is a cooler water destination.
Sample Itinerary | 10 Days / 9 Nights / 6 Days of Diving
Day 1 - Embark in San José del Cabo / Dinner and departure at approximately 7 pm
Day 2 - At Sea
Day 3 - Isla San Benedicto / 4 dives
Day 4 - Isla Roca Partida / 3 dives
Day 5 - Isla Roca Partida / 3 dives
Day 6 - Isla Socorro / 3 dives / Check-in with the Naval Station
Day 7 - Isla Socorro / 4 dives
Day 8 - Isla San Benedicto / 3 dives
Day 9 - At Sea
Day 10 - Arrival in San Jose del Cabo and disembark at 8:30 am
SEA OF CORTEZ | MIDRIFF ISLANDS
July through September
Did you know you can fly to Phoenix and within four hours be boarding a boat to one of the most remote places in the world? A world with no planes, very few boats, clear skies, and amazing sunsets. Under the surface lie deep waters and abundant sea life.
The Sea of Cortez, known as the Gulf of California, is a breathtaking destination for scuba diving, snorkeling, and exploration. Legendary diver Jacques Cousteau described the Sea of Cortez as the "world's aquarium". Dive on untouched walls and reefs abounding in marine life. Encounter large and small whale species, snorkel with whale sharks, dive with playful sea lion colonies, and see countless eels, octopus, fish, and jumping mobula rays. It's a macro photographer's dream with nudibranchs, colorful blennies, dancing jawfish, and sea horses.
Between dives, you can hike and explore remote uninhabited islets. At night you can gaze at the Milky Way. Give us one week and we will help you create a lifetime of memories while forging new friendships. You will dine on incredible cuisine and enjoy the friendly service that has made many of our guests come diving with us again and again.
This itinerary is excellent for snorkelers.
Sample Itinerary | 8 Days / 7 Nights / 6 Days of Diving
Below is the scheduled diving itinerary. Weather and sea conditions may alter this itinerary, and if unique animal sightings arise, we may suggest options to divers.
Day 1 - Embark at 5 pm in Puerto Peñasco / Dinner and departure at approximately 7 pm
Day 2 - Isla Ángel de la Guarda / 3 dives / Sunset cruise with sea lions
Day 3 - Isla Ángel de la Guarda / 3 dives and a night dive
Day 4 - Isla San Pedro Mártir / 3-4 dives
Day 5 - Isla San Pedro Mártir / 3-4 dives
Day 6 - Isla Salsipuedes / Isla Las Ánimas / 3 dives and a night dive
Day 7 - Bahía de los Ángeles / 2 dives / Snorkel with whale sharks
Day 8 - Arrive in Puerto Peñasco and disembark at 7:30 am
SEA OF CORTEZ | EXPLORE BAJA
September and October
Explore over 700 miles of the Sea of Cortez, starting at one end of Baja and ending at the other. Experience the magic of the Midriff Islands combined with the clear, warm waters of the south. We never know what will come our way on this adventure!
Each day you will awake to a fantastic sunrise amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, with clear skies, deep blue seas, and terrain only millions of years could create. Enjoy three to four dives daily as we move from island to island. Dive on untouched walls and reefs abounding in marine life. The north is a macro photographer's dream with nudibranchs, colorful blennies, dancing jawfish, and sea horses. Encounter large and small whale species, snorkel with whale sharks, see jumping mobula rays, dive with playful sea lion colonies and countless eels, octopus, fish, and jumping mobula rays.
The biodiversity between the northern and southern Sea of Cortez is incredible, and diving the entire Baja is spectacular! The sea life we witness on the surface from the boat, pangas, or snorkeling is fantastic. We can see dolphins, sea lions, pilot whales, humpback whales, fin whales, sperm whales, orcas, and mobula rays. We also have incredible birds, including blue and brown-footed boobie birds, cormorants, frigate birds, and the endemic yellow-footed gulls.
In the south, we dive the national park in Loreto and dive with beautiful tropical fish. If you wish to hike the remote islands during surface intervals, a panga is always available to take you to shore. We also have kayaks to take a serene cruise around the islands. Between activities, get spoiled with excellent meals and the best crew in the industry.
This itinerary is excellent for snorkelers.
Sample Itinerary | 13 days / 12 nights / 11 Days of Diving | Puerto Peñasco to San José del Cabo
Below is the scheduled diving itinerary. Weather and sea conditions may alter this itinerary, and if unique animal sightings arise, we may suggest options to divers.
Day 1 - Embark at 5 pm in Puerto Peñasco / Dinner and departure at approximately 7 pm
Day 2 - Isla Ángel de la Guarda / 3 dives / Sunset cruise with sea lions
Day 3 - Bahía de los Ángeles / 2 dives / Snorkel with whale sharks
Day 4 - Isla Salsipuedes / Isla Las Ánimas / 3-4 dives
Day 5 - Isla San Pedro Mártir / 3-4 dives
Day 6 - Isla San Ildefonso / 3-4 dives
Day 7 - Isla Coronado / 4 dives
Day 8 - Isla Danzante / 3 dives / Afternoon hike at Honeymoon Beach
Day 9 - Isla Las Ánimas / 3-4 dives
Day 10 - Isla Espiritu Santo / 3 dives and night dive with mobula rays
Day 11 - Isla Espiritu Santo and wrecks Salvaterra and Fang Ming / 3-4 dives
Day 12 - Isla Cerralvo, also known as Jacques Cousteau Island / 3-4 dives
Day 13 - Arrive in San José del Cabo and disembark at 8:30 am
Sample Itinerary | 13 days / 12 nights / 11 Days of Diving | San José del Cabo to Puerto Peñasco
Below is the scheduled diving itinerary. Weather and sea conditions may alter this itinerary, and if unique animal sightings arise, we may suggest options to divers.
Day 1 - Embark in San José del Cabo / Dinner and departure at approximately 7 pm
Day 2 - Isla Cerralvo, also known as Jacques Cousteau Island / 3-4 dives
Day 3 - Isla Espiritu Santo and wrecks Salvaterra and Fang Ming / 3-4 dives
Day 4 - Isla Espiritu Santo / 3 dives and night dive with mobula rays
Day 5 - Isla Las Ánimas / 3-4 dives
Day 6 - Isla Danzante / 3 dives and an afternoon hike at Honeymoon Beach
Day 7 - Isla Coronado / 4 dives
Day 8 - Isla San Ildefonso / 3-4 dives
Day 9 - Isla San Pedro Mártir / 3-4 dives
Day 10 - Isla Salsipuedes / Isla Las Ánimas
Day 11 - Isla Ángel de la Guarda / 3 dives with a sunset cruise with sea lions
Day 12 - Bahía de los Ángeles / 2 dives / Snorkel with whale sharks
Day 13 - Disembark at 8:30 am in Puerto Peñasco
More information about this trip
Practical information
- Time Zone: UTC-6
- Local Currency: MXN (Mexican Peso)
- Language Spoken: English & Spanish
- Electricity: 110 V
- Payment Onboard: US, Mexican and European currency, TravelerтАЩs checks and Credit Cards
Boat Specifications
- Year built: 2010
- Year renovated: 2014
- Length: 110'
- Top speed: 10 knots
- Cruising speed: 8.5 knots
- Engines: 2 x Perkins
- Max guests: 20
- Number of cabins: 10
- Number of bathrooms: 11
- Tenders: 2 x Yamaha 75hp
- Water capacity: 40000lts
- Fuel capacity: 60000 lts
- Freshwater maker: 7000 lts per day
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