Imagine yourself immersed in a world teeming with life, a vibrant underwater ballet unfolding before your eyes. This isn't a dream; it's the Sea of Cortez, a place Jacques Cousteau famously dubbed the "world's aquarium." Adventure awaits beneath the surface in the warm embrace of the Mexican sun.

Picture this: You descend into the nutrient-rich waters, where pristine walls explode with color. See the regal king angelfish, the endemic Cortez angelfish, dozens of triggerfish, and the schools of other fish as they shimmer and swirl, a kaleidoscope of marine diversity. Fields of black coral create an ethereal and otherworldly landscape. Playful sea lions, with their curious eyes and acrobatic antics, invite you to share their underwater playground. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the many rays and eels while octopuses, masters of disguise, blend into the rocks upon which they sit.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Embark at 5 pm in Puerto Peñasco / Dinner and departure at approximately 7pm
Day 2: Isla Ángel de la Guarda / 3 dives / Sunset cruise with sea lions
Day 3: Isla Ángel de la Guarda / 3 dives and a night dive
Day 4: Isla San Pedro Mártir / 3-4 dives
Day 5: Isla San Pedro Mártir / 3-4 dives
Day 6: Isla Salsipuedes / Isla Las Ánimas / 3 dives and a night dive
Day 7: Bahía de los Ángeles / 2 dives / Snorkel with whale sharks
Day 8: Arrive in Puerto Peñasco and disembark at 7:30 am

What's Included:

• Seven nights onboard the Quino Del Mar
• All meals, beverages, and complimentary beer and wine.
• Six days of diving, up to four dives per day
• All taxes and port fees
   

Not Included:

• R/T Ground Transfers between PHX and Boat
• FMM Mexican Tourist Card, approximately $36.00 - $40.00 
• Nitrox. Nitrox package available for $140.00
• National Park Fees, approximately $12.00 per day *
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Dive gratuities

We recommend DAN Divers Insurance and DAN Trip Insurance for your safety and peace of mind.

* National Park Fees are subject to change

How To Get There

Most guests fly into Phoenix, Arizona's Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) to reach Puerto Penasco. A private shuttle company, Head Out to Rocky Point, picks up everyone at 1:00 p.m. at the airport. They have large, 12-passenger air-conditioned vans with trailers for the luggage. They stop along the way for a restroom break, and there is a grocery store if you want to pick up snacks or beverages to bring on board, including alcoholic beverages.) The shuttle gets you to the boat by 5:30 pm. They pick up at 7:30 am and arrive at the airport by noon at the end of the trip. They are experienced in crossing the border and assisting guests along the way. The price for the shuttle is $150.00 per person, and Sugar Land Dive Center will arrange the transportation. 

Everyone must stop at the border and purchase an FMM, also known as a Mexican Tourist Card. The cost for this is approximately $36.00. It can also be purchased online in advance.

Flights (Not Included)

Plan to arrive in PHX before 11:00 am on August 16. You can also plan on coming on August 15, spend the night, and meet back at the airport on the morning of the 16th.

Departure: Arrange your flight to depart PHX AFTER 1:00 pm on August 23.

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