SEA OF CORTEZ / SOUTHERN SAFARI
September / October / December
The Sea of Cortez, also known as the Gulf of California is a strip of water separated from the Pacific Ocean by the Baja Peninsula. This isolation, on land and underwater, provides a unique series of contrasting ecosystems from the vast solitude of the desert to the rich underwater realms and black coral gardens.
Let the crews of Rocio del Mar and Quino el Guardian spoil you as we travel throughout the warm and clear waters of the southern Sea of Cortez. Enjoy six days of diving where we can see countless tropical fish, schools of mobula rays, eels, octopuses, turtles, rays, giant pods of dolphins, and whales. We will explore Isla el Bajo and Isla Los Islotes, where you will encounter a massive colony of friendly sea lions. We will dive Isla Espiritu Santo and wrecks Fang Ming and Salvaterra, Isla Las Animas, Isla Los Islotes, and Isla Cerralvo, known as Jacques Cousteau Island. We'll also do a night dive with mobula rays.
This itinerary is excellent for snorkelers.
ITINERARY
8 Days / 7 Nights / 6 Days of Diving
Below is our scheduled diving itinerary. Weather and sea conditions may alter this itinerary, and if unique animal sightings arise, we may suggest options to divers.
Day 1 - Embark in San José del Cabo / Dinner and departure at approximately 7 pm
Day 2 - Isla Espiritu Santo and mobula ray night dive / 3-4 dives
Day 3 - Isla Las Ánimas / 3-4 dives
Day 4 - Isla Danzante and Isla San Francisquito
Day 5 - Isla El Bajo Seco and Isla San Francisquito / 3-4 dives
Day 6 - Isla Los Islotes and wrecks Salvaterra and Fang / 3-4 dives
Day 7 - Isla Cerralvo, also known as Jacques Cousteau Island / 3-4 dives
Day 8 - Arrival in San Jose del Cabo and disembark at 8:30 am
AVERAGE WATER TEMPERATURES
One of the most popular questions we receive about the Sea of Cortez is about water temperature! We anticipate 85-88 degrees Fahrenheit for trips in September and October. In December, it will be closer to 80 degrees.
RATES
2024
Quino el Guardian / $2400 per person, quad occupancy
2025 / 2026
Quino el Guardian / $2500 per person, quad occupancy
Rocio del Mar / $3095 per person, double occupancy
Prices include all taxes, port fees, meals, beverages, tanks, weights, and complimentary beer and wine. The only things not included are:
National Park Fee - 115 pesos per day of diving*
Nitrox Fee - $140
Transfers to and from the boat
Crew gratuity (typically 10%-15% of the fare)
*Park fee is subject to change without notice