Quino el Guardian Itinerary

Socorro Islands - Whale Sharks and Manta Rays Citizen Science Expedition

10 days / 9 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

10 days / 9 nights
20
Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Required

Highlights

  • Presentations from the Executive Director of Whale Shark Mexico
  • Explore the remote Revillagigedo Archipelago National Park
  • Tiger sharks, Galapagos sharks, oceanic whitetips, and whale sharks
  • Meet the friendliest giant oceanic mantas in the world at "El Boiler"
  • Share your dives with large schools of jacks and tuna at Roca Partida
  • Get up close with the curious bottlenose dolphins of Cabo Pearce
  • Encounter schooling hammerheads and dozens of silky sharks

Embark on a bewitching adventure with Beto Garcia, the passionate Executive Director of Whale Shark Mexico, as we set sail to unravel the mysteries of the elusive whale shark and the oceanic manta ray. Immerse yourself in the world of citizen science as we employ the technique of photo identification to capture the essence of these majestic creatures without disturbing their peace. The secrets of the deep will be unveiled as we use cutting-edge software to identify individuals and the complex population structures of both species. Enjoy daily presentations and participate with Beto as he collects data on these incredible animals. We will unlock even deeper secrets by attaching satellite tags to these creatures and tracing their movements if possible. Join us on this enchanting voyage into the unknown depths, where the realm of the shark reigns supreme.

Presentations:
1. Biology and ecology of whale sharks
2. Conservation Biology of the whale shark
3. Conservation biology of manta rays
4. I3S software for whale shark and giant manta ray photo identification

Day 1: Embark, eat dinner and depart
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: 4 dives around Isla San Benedicto
Day 4: 3 dives around Isla Roca Partida
Day 5: 3 more dives at Isla Roca Partida
Day 6: 3 dives around Isla Socorro and check-in with the Naval Station
Day 7: 4 more dives at Isla Socorro
Day 8: 3 final dives around Isla San Benedicto
Day 9: At Sea
Day 10: Arrival in port and disembark

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

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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