Quino el Guardian Liveaboard, Mexico
Unique dive itineraries including citizen science trips exploring Mexico’s exhilarating Pacific coast
per person
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Overview
- 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.
- Number of cabins:5
- Internet:NO
- Nitrox:YES
- Equipment rental:YES
- Guest / Guide:6:1
- Group booking discounts
Full charter - 14 paying guests, plus 2 free of charge
Choose your trip
- 1Sep 20248D / 7N
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Island
19 divesfrom $2,400Overview
8 days / 7 nights19Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
01 Sep 2024
07:00 PM
Puerto Peñasco
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: PHX
Return
08 Sep 2024
07:30 AM
Puerto Peñasco
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: PHX
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
- Dive and travel insurance
- National park fee - MXN 115 per day
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- 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)
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- 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.Payment & cancellation terms
- 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.
Payment policy25% 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.Cancellation policySpecial 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.Available - 8Sep 20248D / 7N
Sea of Cortez - Midriff Island
19 divesfrom $2,400Overview
8 days / 7 nights19Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
08 Sep 2024
07:00 PM
Puerto Peñasco
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: PHX
Return
15 Sep 2024
07:30 AM
Puerto Peñasco
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: PHX
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
- Dive and travel insurance
- National park fee - MXN 115 per day
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- 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)
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- 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.Payment & cancellation terms
- 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.
Payment policy25% 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.Cancellation policySpecial 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.Available - 15Sep 202413D / 12N
Sea of Cortez - Explore Baja - PHX - SJD - 12N
Up to 35 divesfrom $3,795Overview
13 days / 12 nightsUp to 35Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
15 Sep 2024
07:00 PM
Puerto Peñasco
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: PHX
Return
27 Sep 2024
08:30 AM
San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport: SJD
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
- Dive and travel insurance
- National park fee - MXN 115 per day
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- 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)
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- 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.Payment & cancellation terms
- 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.
Payment policy25% 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.Cancellation policySpecial 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.Sold out - 29Sep 20248D / 7N
Sea of Cortez - Southern Safari
Up to 24 divesfrom $2,400Overview
8 days / 7 nightsUp to 24Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
29 Sep 2024
05:00 PM
San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport: SJD
Return
06 Oct 2024
08:30 AM
San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport: SJD
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
- Dive and travel insurance
- National park fee - MXN 115 per day
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- 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)
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- 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.Payment & cancellation terms
- 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.
Payment policy25% 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.Cancellation policySpecial 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.Available
2024
2025
2026
Cabins
Quad cabin
Bunk beds
4 peopleShareableCouple cabin
Bunk beds
2 peopleShareable
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.