Socorro aboard the Quino El Guardian

The Revillagigedo Islands (also Revillagigedo Archipelago) are a group of four volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, known for their unique ecosystem. The islands are home to many endemic plant and animal species. Socorro island is the most diverse in flora, fauna, and topography. The islands lie 250 miles off Baja Mexico's southern shore.
When embarking on a trip to the Socorro Islands, we plan to dive the islands of San Benedicto, Socorro, and Roca Partida.

Due to the distance to Clarion, this is only dived on longer expeditions. These islands are a spectacular magnet for the largest ocean pelagic
animals in the world. Animals include schooling hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, friendly bottlenose dolphins, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, clouds of jacks and barracuda, tuna, wahoo, oceanic white tip sharks, whale sharks, and manta rays. Manta rays are the claim to fame for Socorro Islands. The island where they predominately congregate is San Benedicto. The magical dive site called "The Boiler" is a submerged sea mount and cleaning station. More than a half dozen mantas frequent this pinnacle regularly. The mantas in the Revillagigedo Islands are friendly and enjoy the presence of humans. This is truly an exceptional place to experience the manta magic. Humpback whales visit during the winter months of mid-February through mid-April. We often hear the sounds of the singing mating males as they provide escort underwater. Sightings are common during this time. Whale sharks are more commonly seen in November, December, and May.

Our trips have three divemasters on board to lead dives and assist divers. We also have two zodiac drivers vigilantly watching for bubbles and retrieving divers upon surfacing. We provide 80 cubic ft. aluminum tanks that are both DIN & yoke compatible

Quino el Guardian is extremely seaworthy and is approved by both the US Coast Guard and the Mexican Coast Guard. She is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics and all required safety equipment.
Our vessel is 90 ft long with a 23 ft beam.
Quino comfortably accommodates 16 passengers with additional space for two of the group leaders in the crew quarters.

• 5 cabins:

4 cabins with 4 beds: 2 bunks on each side equaling 4 beds
Each bed has a privacy curtain, light and power outlet
Dresser with 4 large drawers – one for each guest with additional storage under the beds
Rooms are typically assigned by gender
1 cabin with two beds that sleeps 2 (typically reserved for a couple)
We do our best to put a second couple in their own room whenever possible, however this is subject to availability due to the mix of men/women on the boat

• There is air conditioning throughout all interior areas for everyone’s comfort – each cabin can be individually controlled
• 4 spacious bathrooms with a full size shower in each on the dive deck (also air conditioned) – each bathroom is assigned to a cabin so guests can leave their personal items inside
• 2 community lavatories on the dive deck
• Large galley that comfortably accommodates all passengers with a projector and a drop-down screen for group presentations
• Salon is comfortable with sofas, a TV, a computer table set up, books and DVD’s
• Huge, well organized dive deck with gear storage for all your diving equipment
• Spacious camera table with lots of power outlets
• Dive platform for easy access to the inflatable pangas
• Rinse shower on the dive platform
• 2 on-board compressors
• Large shaded sundeck with lawn chairs – perfect for relaxing between dives
• 2 inflatable pangas with drivers to get you to and from the dive sites – each has a sturdy ladder for the safety and comfort of our divers
• All power is 110 (just like the US)

Included in your trip:
10 nights accommodations aboard the Quino El guardian, quad occupancy
All food and non-alcoholic beverages
Domestic beer and wine
7 days of 3-4 dives/day
Tanks (80cf) and weights (and weight belts if needed)
nitrox for all dives
ECD trip leaders to handle all the details so you can relax and enjoy your vacation!
Additional expenses:
$1736 pesos/diving day marine park fee imposed by the Mexican government paid on board the boat, price subject to change
Crew tips
Larger capacity tanks
Transportation to Cabo San Lucas and the boat