Quino el Guardian, Mexico
8.9 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Aircon Cabins
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
“The crew were really friendly, great dive operation and the food was excellent.”
Highlights
Join the Quino el Guardian for an unforgettable diving vacation in Pacific Mexico. Custom built for scuba diving and scientific research, she easily caters to 16 divers with 4 quad cabins (two upper bunks and two lower bunks) and 1 double cabin (one upper bunk and one lower bunk), each assigned by gender. All bunks have a privacy curtain and a storage drawer for each guest. There are 4 spacious community bathrooms equipped with full-size showers (also assigned by gender).
Social areas include the indoor salon with comfortable sofas, a TV, and a computer table. Meals are served in the dining room, starting with an American Breakfast to fuel the morning and ending with homemade soups, salads, and fresh local dishes. Beers and wines are included. In between dives, guests can relax on the large, partially shaded sundeck with lawn chairs.
The Quino el Guardian liveaboard offers divers the choice of four itineraries depending on the time of year. The Socorro Islands are known for being home to the world's friendliest manta rays and seven 7-species of sharks, including schooling hammerheads, friendly bottlenose dolphins, whale sharks, and humpback whales. The Sea of Cortez/Midriff Islands, where you can dive through untouched walls with abundant marine life, play with sea lions, and snorkel with whale sharks. Sea of Cortez/Explore Baja, where divers experience over 700 miles of the Sea of Cortez, and Southern Safari, where divers are in the right place at the right time for Mobula rays, wrecks, whales, and more. Divemasters lead all dives, and the diving takes place from two pangas with their captains and sturdy, easy-to-use ladders. The huge dive deck is well-organized for gear storage and has a spacious camera table.
Book online today to reserve your space aboard the Quino el Guardian liveaboard.
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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (3,688 MXN per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Nitrox (140 USD), Nitrox Course (200 USD), Rental Gear.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Quino el Guardian Reviews
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- 8.9 Fabulous
- Vessel 6.8
- Crew 9.7
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.3
- Value 8.6
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Alessandro R
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Italy
Amazing Socorro
It was a fantastic trip - everything and everyone on the boat were fantastic, great crew and group. Dive sites are incredible - challenging sometimes but highly rewarding!
- Recommended for
- Amazing dive sites. Dive guides have been incredible. Food on the boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sandra M
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United States
Outstanding dive trip with amazing dive locations and great atmosphere onboard!
Diving at such remote locations only few people can access and being able to experience the pristine locations with such marine diversity and minimal human presence is hard to find these days. The whale shark snorkeling was such a special experience in such a unique location with the mountains and cactus everywhere. The crew was 10 out 10 outstanding, very accommodating and knowledgeable about the local area, diving and marine life. Extra thanks to our divemaster David who did a splendid job with our group. Furthermore to Josh and Cinco, 5 stars to the chief, remarkable meals for that small galley, always tasted delicious, could taste the dedication in the making of the food. Overall unforgettable trip, thanks to the captain and the full crew. Highly recommend for people who love to dive in remote locations and appreciate the hard work the crew does to make sure everyone is happy on board from full tanks to full stomachs.
- Recommended for
- Crew's Hospitality, Diving Locations, Food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andreas B
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Germany
super
The highlight of the trip was diving with manta rays, sharks and dolphins
- Recommended for
- Diving. Food and Drinks. Crew Service and friendliness.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Stefano B
- Italy
good
everybody. whether they were positive or not. All in all nice experience that will definitely be repeated, in the hope of finding the same crew
- Recommended for
- Food, cleanliness, comfort
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- 9.2 Superb
- Benjamin T
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United Kingdom
Incredible crew
While the boat itself is a bit dated, this is easily made up for by the crew and the overall experience. The dive guides are all amazing with a great knowledge of the area. I was really surprised by how good the food was and the whole atmosphere on the boat was great. I would thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone.
- Recommended for
- The crew, the food and the diving
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- 7.2 Good
- salvatore A
- United States
All the good stuff was above 20 feet or snorkeling
Sperm whales, whale sharks, sea lions and dolphins And Joshua the chef. He was extraordinary
- Recommended for
- The chef, the crew and of course the sperm whales
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- 7.6 Good
- Pat F
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Canada
Absolutely amazing
I recently returned from an unforgettable liveaboard dive trip aboard the Quino El Guardian to the Revillagigedo Archipelago. While the vessel may show its age, the crew turned the trip into an epic adventure that far exceeded my expectations. From thrilling encounters with marine wildlife—including multiple shark species, schools of hammerheads, and majestic mantas all day long—to the tireless efforts of the crew, every moment was exceptional. Divemasters Sabastian and Jerson ensured we saw it all while keeping us safe and supported. Jaime and Antonio, our expert panga drivers, handled the rough seas with skill, and even the captain and engineer pitched in with smiles and enthusiasm to assist divers. Even with the fatigue that comes from repetitive dives, the dive masters kept our spirits high. Their energy was infectious—they blasted music, danced on deck, and turned every break into a moment of fun and laughter, making sure we were ready to jump back in for more. Chef Joshua kept us fueled with outstanding meals, and Manuel, a graduate of the inspiring Heroes Del Mar program, was proof of the meaningful opportunities this crew provides. Our group of divers, spanning ages 25 to 78 and representing countries from around the world, all agreed: the Quino El Guardian crew set the standard for hospitality, professionalism, and camaraderie. This wasn’t just a dive trip—it was a remarkable journey filled with lifelong memories and connections. If you’re looking for a liveaboard adventure, I can’t recommend the Quino El Guardian enough. It’s so much more than a vacation—it’s an experience of a lifetime.
- Recommended for
- The marine life. The crew. The amazing crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Peter S
- Germany
It was a blast!
A great crew made everything to make it a fantastic experience for all guest and they did an outstanding job! The boat is a bit ‘aged’…
- Recommended for
- Diving, Crew, Food
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Martin C
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Ireland
I got to live my dream diving with Humpback whales and lots of sharks also with Manta's
Diving with Humpback whales, lots of sharks and Mantas. Meeting great people.
- Recommended for
- Diving, food, staff.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Alexis R
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France
The trip of a lifetime
J'avais espéré le voyage plongée d'une vie et ce fut le cas ! Des plongées inoubliables et un équipage aux petits soins... fabuleux !
- Recommended for
- The crew. The dives. The meals.
