Quino el Guardian Liveaboard, Mexico

Unique dive itineraries including citizen science trips exploring Mexico’s exhilarating Pacific coast

from$360 /day

per person

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

Choose your trip

10Nov 2024
10D / 9N
Socorro Islands - 9N
20 dives
from $3,500
Overview
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
10 Nov 2024
05:00 PM
San Jose Del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport: SJD
Return
19 Nov 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
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 1811 per day
Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement – 100%
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)
Highlights
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

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

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 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
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
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from $3,500 /guest
Per person, diving included
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20Nov 2024
10D / 9N
Socorro Islands - 9N
20 dives
from $3,500
Overview
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
20 Nov 2024
05:00 PM
San Jose Del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport: SJD
Return
29 Nov 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
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 1811 per day
Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement – 100%
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)
Highlights
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

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

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 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
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
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from $3,500 /guest
Per person, diving included
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30Nov 2024
10D / 9N
Socorro Islands - Whale Sharks and Manta Rays Citizen Science Expedition
20 dives
from $3,700
Overview
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
30 Nov 2024
07:00 PM
San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport: SJD
Return
09 Dec 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
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 1811 per day
Fuel surcharge (if applicable)

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement – 100%
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)

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.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment 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.
Cancellation 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.
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from $3,700 /guest
Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Quad cabin
Bunk beds
4 people
Shareable
Couple cabin
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable

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.

Reviews

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December 2022

Stephanie G

Its a nice little boat, cozy and great staff. Especially the food was great and they had good vegetarian options. But you have to consider...

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Quino el Guardian Liveaboard, Mexico

Overview

Choose your trip

Socorro Islands - 9N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Socorro Islands - 9N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Socorro Islands - Whale Sharks and Manta Rays Citizen Science Expedition

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Quad cabin

Couple cabin

Reviews

Stephanie G

Other popular liveaboards

Southern Sport

Nautilus Belle Amie

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