Quino El Guardian

Quino El Guardian is a rugged yet comfortable liveaboard offering incredible diving in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez and Socorro Islands, featuring marine research trips and unforgettable underwater encounters.

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Cabins

Quad cabin Lower Deck - image

Quad cabin Lower Deck

Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator
Quad cabin (2 upper & 2 lower bunks per room) Lower Deck - image

Quad cabin (2 upper & 2 lower bunks per room) Lower Deck

Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator

Deck plan

Features & facilities

Boat features & facilities

  • A/C throughout for everyones comfort

  • 4 spacious community bathrooms with a full-size shower in each

  • Galley that comfortably accommodates all 16 passengers with a projector and a drop-down screen for group presentations.

  • Comfortable salon with sofas, a TV and a computer table set up

  • Large shaded sundeck with lawn chairs

Dive features & facilities

  • DIN Adaptors

  • Nitrox

  • Camera table

  • Wet gear storage

Location

The Quino El Guardian embarkation point depends on the liveaboard destination and operates from Cabo San Lucas for Socorro and Puerto Penasco for the Sea of Cortez.

Dive Overview

Discover excellent big animal diving in Socorro aboard the Quino El Guardian, with giant mantas, lots of sharks, humpback whales, and whale sharks. Explore the Sea of Cortez for mammals and macro with a large biomass of aquatic life.

[See: Socorro Islands Dive Travel Guide & Sea of Cortez Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

4 quad cabins and a twin cabin (usually reserved for couples) accommodating 16 passengers. There are two bunks on each side, equaling 4 beds with privacy curtains. Each cabin is outfitted with 4 large size drawers, one for each guest. 4 community bathrooms are on the main deck and each is assigned to a cabin allowing guests to leave their personal items inside.

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Dining Room (LEFT) & Salon (RIGHT)

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Dive Deck & Camera Table (LEFT) & Dive Platform (RIGHT)

Food & Drinks

  • Each day starts early with a continental breakfast with fresh fruit, cereals, bagels, yogurt, bread, and freshly brewed coffee. After the first dive guests enjoy a full, plated breakfast.
  • After the second dive, guests will be served a full, plated lunch with a hot homemade soup to start. In the afternoon, we serve a large snack often of sandwiches, fruit, cheeses, and more.
  • For dinner, guests enjoy a three-course, plated meal with a salad, entre, and dessert. Hot and cold beverages are always available including canned soft drinks.
  • Scuba divers also enjoy complimentary beer and wine after their last dive of the day.

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More information

Practical information

Time Zone

UTC-6

Local Currency

MXN (Mexican Peso)

Language

English & Spanish

Electricity

110 V

Local Currency

US, Mexican and European currency; Traveler’s checks and Credit Cards

Boat specifications

Year built: 1980

Year renovated: 2015

Length: 90ft

Beam: 23ft

Top speed: 10 knots

Cruising speed: 7.5 knots

Engines: 1 x Perkins

Maximum guests: 16

Number of cabins: 5

Number of bathrooms: 4

Tenders: 2 x Yamaha 75hp

Water capacity: 25000 liters

Fuel capacity: 40000 liters

Freshwater maker: 7000 lts per day

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