Quino el Guardian Itinerary
Sea of Cortez - Explore Baja - PHX - SJD - 12N13 days / 12 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
13 days /
12 nights
Up to 35
Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Required
Highlights
- Clear skies, blue seas, and landscapes only millions of years could create
- 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
- Boobie birds, cormorants, frigates, and the endemic yellow footed gulls
- Dive the national park in Loreto and the Fang Ming and Salvaterra wrecks
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 Ángel de la Guarda.
Day 2: Enjoy up to three dives around Isla Ángel de la Guarda, followed by a sunset cruise with sea lions.
Day 3: Two dives will be offered at Bahía de los Ángeles, as well as an opportunity to snorkel with whale sharks.
Day 4: Heading to Isla Salsipuedes and Isla Las Ánimas, you will get the chance to do 3 dives and a night dive.
Day 5: This day will be spent conducting 3-4 dives around Isla San Pedro Mártir.
Day 6: Take part in 3-4 dives around Isla San Ildefonso.
Day 7: 3 dives will be offered around Isla Coronado, with the opportunity to walk around Loreto.
Day 8: 3 dives at Isla Danzante, with an afternoon hike at Honeymoon Beach.
Day 9: Back at Isla Las Ánimas, you can enjoy another 3-4 dives.
Day 10: At Isla Espiritu Santo, take part in 3 dives, followed by a night dive with mobula rays.
Day 11: 3-4 dives will be offered today, starting around Isla Espiritu Santo and including the wrecks of Salvaterra and Fang.
Day 12: At Isla Cerralvo, also known as Jacques Cousteau Island, you will enjoy your final 3-4 dives of the trip.
Day 13: Arrive in San José del Cabo and disembark at 8:30am.
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
08:30am
San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport: SJD
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.