Quino el Guardian Itinerary

Sea of Cortez - Southern Safari

8 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
Up to 24
Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Required

Highlights

  • See orcas, giant schools of mobula rays, and colourful tropical fish
  • Explore Isla Los Islotes and encounter a colony of friendly sea lions
  • Dive Isla El Bajo, known for its schools of hammerhead sharks
  • Visit Isla Espiritu Santo and the wrecks of Fang Ming and Salvaterra

Day 1: Embark in San José del Cabo, eat dinner and depart at approximately 7pm.

Day 2: 3-4 dives around Isla Espiritu Santo, including a mobula ray night dive.

Day 3: 3-4 dives around Isla Las Ánimas.

Day 4: 3-4 dives around Isla El Bajo and Isla San Francisquito.

Day 5: 3-4 dives around Isla Los Islotes and wrecks Salvaterra and Fang.

Day 6: 3-4 dives around Isla Cerralvo, also known as Jacques Cousteau Island.

Day 7: 3-4 dives around Pelican Rock and Cabo San Lucas.

Day 8: Arrival in San Jose 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

05:00pm

San Jose del Cabo

Los Cabos International Airport: SJD

Return

08:30am

San Jose del Cabo

Los Cabos International Airport: SJD


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