Enjoy the brand new Quino del Mar, Mexico Liveaboard's newest addition, on an expedition to the Socorro Islands and the rarely visited Clarion Island. These islands are a spectacular magnet for the largest ocean pelagic animals in the world including schooling hammerhead sharks, clouds of jacks, and manta rays. Enjoy the fabulous crew on a 12-night cruise featuring 9 days of diving including the Island of Clarion which is only accessible on longer journies.
Project Focus: The purpose of this trip is to conduct fish surveys to support REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Click here to learn more about participating in fish surveys on a REEF Field Survey Trip!
Best Suited For: Divers (recommended minimum 50 dives for Socorro and Clarion)
Accommodations: The Quino del Mar accommodates 20 passengers. There are 10 air-conditioned cabins onboard, which sleep two people each. Cabins 1-6 have two twin bunks, cabins 7-8 have two twin beds that can also be combined to become a King, and cabins 9-10 have two Queen beds. Each cabin has drawers for storage, as well as space under the bottom bunks and clothing/towel hooks. Each cabin also has a private bathroom with a shower.
Diving: There will be 3-4 dives per day on the 9 dive days during this trip. Water temperature during this time of year will be in the low 80s with the possibility of thermoclines so a wetsuit and hood or hooded vest is recommended. All divers are required to have a dive computer, safety sausage (SMB), and a whistle. All diving is done from two inflatable zodiacs. 80 cubic foot tanks, weights, and weight belts are included in the cost of the charter. Nitrox is available by request for an additional fee. Proof of dive certification and dive insurance are required for diving.
Pricing, Inclusions, and Other Fees
| Double Occ. Diver | |
| Cabins 1-10 | $5,495 |
Your Package Includes: 12 nights of double occupancy accommodation in a cabin onboard the Quino del Mar, 9 days of 3-4 dives, all meals plus snacks, beverages including soda, local beer, and wine, taxes and port fees, tanks, and weights.
REEF Program Fee: A REEF Program Fee of $350 will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar, and REEF survey materials. The REEF Program Fee applies to all divers and any attendee age 18 or older.
Additional Fees - Not Included: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF. All flights, Marine park fees, transfers to and from the boat, optional nitrox, gratuities, and insurance. Gratuities are at each individual's discretion. The Qunio del Mar reserves the right to implement a fuel surcharge if the cost of fuel surpasses 20 pesos per liter. Should this occur, all guests will be notified prior to boarding.
Registration
To reserve your space, email trips@REEF.org or call 305-588-5869. A $500 per person deposit will be due to confirm your reservation. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules.
Mexico Travel Info
Insurance: Travel insurance is not included. REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. REEF partners with both DiveAssure and DAN to offer travel insurance packages specifically for divers. REEF will receive a portion of the proceeds from travel insurance purchases when you click on the following affiliate links for DiveAssure or DAN.
How to Get There: The Quino del Mar is located at the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Participants should look to fly into San Jose del Cabo (SJD) on Tuesday, May 11. The Marina is a short 25-minute Taxi from the airport. The boat will return to port the night before departure. Participants will disembark around 8:30 AM and should look to book flights departing no earlier than 11am.
Transfers: Transfers are not included in the cost of the trip but taxis are readily available at the airport.
Passports, Documentation and Visas: Visitors to Mexico are required to have a current passport with at least one blank page. U.S. citizens visiting Mexico for less than 180 days do not require a visa. Please refer to the appropriate consulate for requirements to enter Mexico.
COVID-19 Considerations: It is the participant's responsibility to ensure that they understand and comply with all local requirements (for entry and visit as a tourist) of the host destination and for exit and entry requirements for their home country. Be prepared for your plans to change. Be sure your travel insurance covers COVID-related issues. No travel is risk-free during the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries may further restrict travel or bring in new rules at short notice, for example, due to a new COVID-19 variant. Please be aware that REEF is not a travel agent. We are doing our best to interpret the information provided by our trip vendor and the host country’s government COVID-19 webpages. We encourage everyone to do their own research, interpretation, and due diligence. Please see REEF’s COVID-19 Considerations and Vaccine Policies section on our REEF Field Survey Trips Policies page for more information.