Quino el Guardian Itinerary
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Island8 days / 7 nights
About Quino el Guardian
- Embark on adventurous citizen science expeditions on Mexico’s renowned Pacific coast
- Learn from onboard experts in marine biology, conservation, and more
- Fantastic value for money, packing in more dives than other boats in the region
- Take part in animal identification, tagging, monitoring, and much, much more
Quino El Guardian allows passionate divers to embark on the trip of a lifetime - visiting some of Mexico’s most sought after dive destinations alongside marine biologists in an effort to better understand and protect these incredible marine environments. Equipped with a dive deck cum laboratory, a dining area and lecture room, and tons of expert knowledge on board, Quino El Guardian delivers unmissable itineraries at incredible value-for-money. Dive with humpbacks, dolphins, mantas, and more, take part in night-time shark observation, and relax with complimentary beer, wine and top-deck barbecues.
Itinerary details
8 days /
7 nights
19
Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Required
Highlights
- Encounter a variety of whale species, both large and small
- Swim with whale sharks, mobula rays, and playful sea lions
- Hike and explore remote uninhabited islets between dives
- Nudibranchs, colourful blennies, dancing jawfish, and seahorses
Day 1: Embark at 5pm in Puerto Peñasco, get settled and enjoy an evening meal. The vessel will depart the marina at approximately 7pm for a 12-hour voyage towards the Midriff Islands.
Day 2: Enjoy up to three dives around Isla Ángel de la Guarda, followed by a sunset cruise with sea lions.
Day 3: Take part in up to three more dives around Isla Ángel de la Guarda, with the additional option of a night dive.
Day 4: This day will be spent conducting 3-4 dives around Isla San Pedro Mártir.
Day 5: Enjoy 3-4 more dives around Isla San Pedro Mártir.
Day 6: Heading to Isla Salsipuedes and Isla Las Ánimas, you will get the chance to do 3 dives and a night dive.
Day 7: Two dives will be offered at Bahía de los Ángeles, as well as an opportunity to snorkel with whale sharks.
Day 8: The boat will arrive in Puerto Peñasco and disembark at 7:30am.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Transfer details
Departure
07:00pm
Puerto Peñasco
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: PHX
Return
07:30am
Puerto Peñasco
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: PHX
What's included
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Soft drinks
- Beer and wine with dinner
- Tanks and weights
- Night dive
- Towels and toiletries
- All taxes & port fees
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
- Dive and travel insurance
- National park fee - MXN 115 per day
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
- Single supplement – 100%
- Dinner in Loreto
- Alcoholic drinks
- Nitrox - US$140 per person
- Rental dive equipment - US$50 each, per trip
- Transfers
- Gratuities (10%-15% of the trip price is customary)
Diving environments
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
- There is no penalty for cancellations made 9 months or more prior to the scheduled trip date.
- 25% of the full rate will be forfeited for cancellations made 91 days to 9 months prior to the scheduled trip date.
- 50% of the full rate will be forfeited for cancellations made 61 to 90 days prior to the scheduled trip date.
- No refunds for cancellations made 60 days prior or less to the scheduled trip date.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
Cancellation policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
25% - 6 months prior to departure.
50% balance - due 3 months prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 3 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
25% - 6 months prior to departure.
50% balance - due 3 months prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 3 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.