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Quino del Mar

Quino del Mar Itinerary

Sea of Cortez - Explore Baja (SJD - PHX)

13 days / 12 nights

About Quino del Mar

  • 10 staterooms with en-suite bathrooms for up to 20 divers
  • Itineraries to Socorro Islands and Sea of Cortez
  • Spacious dive deck with camera facilities
  • Experienced dive masters leading small groups

Launching in July 2025, Quino del Mar liveaboard is set to redefine liveaboard diving in Mexico. With 10 private staterooms, each boasting en-suite bathrooms, this 36-meter vessel offers unparalleled comfort for up to 20 divers. Designed with built-in stabilizers and spacious common areas, Quino del Mar ensures smooth sailing and a comfortable journey. Divers can explore the rich marine biodiversity of the Socorro Islands and the Sea of Cortez, guided by experienced dive masters. Like its sister liveaboards, Rocio del Mar and Quino El Guardian, what sets Quino del Mar apart is its commitment to providing an intimate and personalized diving experience, combining modern amenities with top-notch diving facilities.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 13 days / 12 nights
Number of dives 35
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance 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 San Jose del Cabo, get settled, and enjoy an evening meal. The vessel will depart the marina at approximately 7pm.

Day 2: At Isla Cerralvo, also known as Jacques Cousteau Island, you will enjoy your final 3-4 dives of the trip.

Day 3: 3-4 dives will be offered today, starting around Isla Espiritu Santo and including the wrecks of Salvaterra and Fang.

Day 4: At Isla Espiritu Santo, take part in 3 dives, followed by a night dive with mobula rays.

Day 5: At Isla Las Ánimas, you can enjoy 3-4 dives.

Day 6: 3 dives at Isla Danzante, with an afternoon hike at Honeymoon Beach.

Day 7: 4 dives will be offered around Isla Coronado, with the opportunity to walk around Loreto.

Day 8: Take part in 3-4 dives around Isla San Ildefonso.

Day 9: This day will be spent conducting 3-4 dives around Isla San Pedro Mártir.

Day 10: Heading to Isla Salsipuedes and Isla Las Ánimas, you will get the chance to do 3 dives and a night dive.

Day 11: Enjoy up to three dives around Isla Ángel de la Guarda, followed by a sunset cruise with sea lions.

Day 12: Two dives will be offered at Bahía de los Ángeles, as well as an opportunity to snorkel with whale sharks.

Day 13: Arrive in Puerto Peñasco 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

San Jose del Cabo

Los Cabos International Airport: SJD

Return

08:30am

Puerto Peñasco

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: PHX

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/quino-del-mar/itn-2503120145491-sea-of-cortez-explore-baja-sjd-phx-