Quino el Guardian, Mexico
8.9 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Aircon Cabins
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
“I was really surprised by how good the food was and the whole atmosphere on the boat was great. ”
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 (MXN3,688 / day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Nitrox ($140), Nitrox Course ($200), 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.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Daniel H
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Germany
Amazing Trip to Socorro Islands
It was an amazing Trip to the Socorro Islands. We saw so many sharks, Manta Rays and Dolphins
- Recommended for
- Dive Sites. Crew. Foos.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- serge V
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France
Extraordinary
Very rich dives at El Canon San Benedicto, other remarkable sites. A big congratulations to Roman for guiding me underwater and to the great Cinco and Puncho for the excellent food and the joie de vivre. This rather spartan boat without any luxury is conducive to excellent human relationships, these are the ones I prefer and favor. Well done!
- Recommended for
- The tremendous sympathy of the whole crew, extraordinary dives
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- 9.2 Superb
- Andrew G
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United States
Diversity of marine environments, creatures huge and small
Whale sharks, dolphins, sea lions, jawfish, incredible photo opportunities. Thank you for an amazing experience I will never forget Photos from the trip here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77218808@N08/albums/72177720311226393
- Recommended for
- Marine life, food, divemasters
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- 9.2 Superb
- Kris R
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United Kingdom
Amazing diving with a super friendly crew
Diving with dolphins, silvertips up super close. Diving with tiger sharks as well as the usual stars the oceanic mantas. The crew were really friendly, great dive operation and the food was excellent.
- Recommended for
- The diving, the food and the crew.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Stefano B
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- emily B
- United States
Super Amazing Trip
A great eclectic mix of divers. Excellent energy on board from the crew. Dive guides were very knowledgeable about the dive sites and very helpful with fixing gear pproblems. Amazing food and so beautifully presented.
- Recommended for
- knowledgeable dive guides. amazing food. Great group of divers.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Martin K
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Czech Republic
Diving in a dream location with just amazing people
The entire trip was just amazing - we were taken care of since the moment we got on board. Very friendly staff, delicious food and when the diving started - WHOAW! what a diving location - we saw 8 kinds of sharks, giant mantas, friendly dolphins and much more. It is truly a lifetime experience
- Recommended for
- One of the best diving spot in the world, probably the best chef, food and service I have ever had on a liveaboard, amazing and super friendly diving crew
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- 8.4 Very good
- Robert K
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South Africa
Unique and amazing
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks, diving with the Sea Lions, WOW memories for me
- Recommended for
- 1. Definately the food. We had dietary requirements the Chef and assistant staff bent over backwards to accommodate us. 2. Captain and crew all excellent and friendly. 3. Panga trips to the dive sites these guys made sure we stayed safe
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andreas B
- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Ben W
- United Kingdom
Perfect diving and crew
Great diving with an amazing crew, incredible value for money.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving. Company.
