Name: WESTERN CARIBBEAN DIVING, SNORKELING & HIKING CRUISE ADVENTURE-2026
Start: 2026-03-01T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Port of Galveston

*Close in proximity to the U.S., the Western Caribbean is a region rich in ancient Mayan heritage and mystique with lush, tropical rainforest and limestone caves with underground waterways and gorgeous white sand beaches with clear, turquoise blue waters and adventure of every kind! Situated along the 186 mile long Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world, the destinations of Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatan, known worldwide for their spectacular, world-class diving and snorkeling and many other adventures to discover and explore the abundant variety of marine life and vibrant coral reefs found in the underwater world of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef of Mexico and Central America!*

Join us this for this online orientation and informational meeting on **Wednesday, August 27th at 6 PM**, where we will have an overview of the details and logistics and also have a Q & A session to answer any of your questions regarding the "**WESTERN CARIBBEAN DIVING, SNORKELING & HIKING CRUISE ADVENTURE**", coming up **March 1st – March 8th, 2026**, which is sure to be an extraordinary week of ocean fun and adventure aboard the Regal Princess cruise ship including diving snorkeling, and hiking and a special birthday celebration too… to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, and then Roatan, Honduras on an amazing journey through the great Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in the beautiful western region of the Caribbean!

This event will be an online Zoom meeting via your computer or mobile device. Please RSVP so we know to be expecting you. You do not need to be RSVP'd in advance for the Western Caribbean Cruise Adventure to attend the meeting.

The meeting link and password will be provided by email prior to the event to those who have RSVP’d. If you have any questions, please let me know. It’s going to be a fun, informative and inspiring evening. I look forward to seeing you all soon! 🙂 Cheers, Laura Halik

Great Outdoors Adventures Travel

Laura Halik

laura

jude victor

Marianna

ORIENTATION: WESTERN CARIBBEAN DIVING, SNORKELING & HIKING CRUISE ADVENTURE

Online event

***Dive, Snorkel, Discover & Explore….The Pristine & Remote Natural Beauty and Marine Life Wonders of the Sea of Cortez….on a Liveaboard Safari Adventure to the Islands off Southern Baja including the famous “Jacque Cousteau Island” aboard the New Quino Del Mar Liveaboard, Baja California Sur, Mexico!***

*Located across the California state border, the 760-mile Baja California peninsula, also the world’s 2nd longest peninsula, is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on its western coast and the Sea of Cortez on its eastern coast. The Sea of Cortez is long known as “where the desert meets the sea” and is a top destination for diving and snorkeling offering numerous dive sites and remote islands with hidden coves for marine enthusiasts to discover and explore. The world’s most famous oceanographer and researcher, Jacque Cousteau named the Sea of Cortez, the “World’s Aquarium” due to the rich and abundant biodiversity he found there which includes many species of colorful fish, sea lions, eels, octopus, rays, including the famous flying Mobula Rays, and huge mega pods of dolphins, several species of large and small whales, orcas, sharks and much more!*

*On this Southern Safari liveaboard adventure, we will journey to some of the pristine and remote islands located off the coast of La Paz of Southern Baja, including one of Cousteau’s favorite places Isla Cerralvo, also named “Jacque Cousteau Island” in his honor for his work in marine life conservation there. These remote islands and their marine reserves are a divers & snorkelers wild life paradise with clear, warm waters teaming with all types of marine life large and small. Whether you have prior diving experience or are a beginner diver or a snorkeler, a journey aboard the Quino Del Mar Liveaboard is an epic adventure and an exciting opportunity to get out and discover the pristine beauty and natural wonders of the Sea of Cortez!*

Join us for this very special event and also a special opportunity too which is sure to be an epic and unforgettable week of ocean fun and marine life adventure aboard the new Quino Del Mar Liveaboard including scuba diving and snorkeling on a Southern Safari in the Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico!

Diving the Southern Sea of Cortez, off La Paz, Baja Mexico: [https://youtu.be/PgvbMzr36IU?si=-65KgkO-FjvKkG_h](https://youtu.be/PgvbMzr36IU?si=-65KgkO-FjvKkG_h)

For this adventure, we will be working with our friends at Mexico Liveaboards, who are an excellent and highly reputable company with years of experience providing epic diving in the Sea of Cortez and also the world famous, Socorro Islands, aka “Mexico’s Galapagos”.

For more information about Mexico Liveaboards, visit their website at [Mexico Liveaboards - Rocio del Mar & Quino el Guardian](https://www.mexicoliveaboards.com/)

**SOUTHERN SAFARI LIVEABOARD ADVENTURE:**
This all-inclusive diving & snorkeling Southern Safari adventure includes the following:
-8 days and 7 nights, aboard Quino Del Mar Liveaboard
-6 days of 3-4 daily dives including night dives
-Tanks and weights
-Three full course gourmet meals served daily plus dessert
-Alcoholic beverages (beer & wine), sodas, juices, coffee, water
-Taxes, port fees
-Unlimited Snorkeling
-Plus, tons of fun, fun, fun!

This Southern Safari liveaboard adventure does **NOT** include the following:
-Airfare to/from San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico
-Airport transfers to/from
-National Park fee
-Rental Gear-BC & Regulator, Computer
-Wet Suits, Gloves, Hoods or Booties
-Mask, Fins, Snorkels
-Nitrox
-Crew gratuities (10%-15% of the fare)

**TRAVEL PLAN & ITINERARY:**
Day One-Arrive San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. Airport transfer to the marina by afternoon to board the Quino Del Mar. PM-Dinner and receive a briefing on the week’s activities and watch the sunset over the Sea of Cortez.

Day Two-Arrive at Isla Espiritu Santo. 3-4 dives. Snorkeling. Mobula Ray night dive.

Day Three-Isla Las Animas. 3-4 dives. Snorkeling.

Day Four-Isla Danzante and Isla San Francisquito. 3-4 dives. Snorkeling.

Day Five- El Bajo Seco and Isla San Francisquito. 3-4 dives. Snorkeling.

Day Six-Isla Los Islotes and the Salvaterrra & Fang wrecks. 3-4 dives. Snorkeling.

Day Seven-Isla Cerralvo, aka “Jacque Cousteau Island”. 3-4 dives. Snorkeling.

Day Eight-Arrive in San Jose Del Cabo and disembark to return to airport to return home.

**PAYMENTS & DEPOSITS:**
The total cost for this Southern Safari diving & snorkeling adventure is **$3095** per person, double occupancy. All forms of payment are accepted including PayPal. A $200 deposit per person confirms your reservation and is due in 2 weeks after you RSVP. The final balance is due 90 days before departure. All payments are subject to the cancellation and refund policy of the Mexico Liveaboards company.

**\*\*\*ONE SPOT AVAILABLE FOR FEMALE ROOMSHARE\*\*\***

**SIGN UP & REGISTER:**
To sign up and register for this adventure, first RSVP, then contact Laura Halik, event organizer at 602-689-9763 or email info@thegreatoutdoorsadventures.com and provide your email address and a good contact telephone number.

Once your payment has been received, you will receive a confirmation email of your reservation as well as required registration and liability forms for you to fill out, sign and return. So, if you are interested in joining us on this trip, and I hope you are, please be sure to RSVP right away, then contact Laura Halik, ASAP to confirm your spot!

If you have any further questions regarding this adventure, please let me know. I am so excited. It is going to be an epic and amazing adventure to the Southern Sea of Cortez, aboard the NEW Quino Del Mar Liveaboard, Baja California Sur, Mexico! 😊

Jim A

Jamie Marusich 

Leslie Reisz

Laurie Axford

SOUTHERN SAFARI DIVING & SNORKELING EXPEDITION ADVENTURE

La Marina Inn

***“Dive, Snorkel and Hike……and Discover & Explore……Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatan on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef…. on a Princess Cruise to the Western Caribbean!”***

*“Close in proximity to the U.S., the Western Caribbean is a region rich in ancient Mayan heritage and mystique with lush, tropical rainforest and limestone caves with underground waterways and gorgeous white sand beaches with clear, turquoise blue waters and adventure of every kind! Situated along the 186 mile long Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world, the destinations of Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatan, known worldwide for their spectacular, world-class diving and snorkeling and many other adventures to discover and explore the abundant variety of marine life and vibrant coral reefs found in the underwater world of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef of Mexico and Central America!*

You are cordially invited to come out and join us for this special event which is sure to be an unforgettable week of ocean fun and adventure aboard the Regal Princess cruise ship including diving snorkeling, and hiking too….as we have a ton of fun cruising out of the port of Galveston to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, and then on to Roatan, Honduras on an amazing journey through the great Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in the beautiful western region of the Caribbean!

**WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE ADVENTURE:**
This cruise adventure is an all-inclusive package with the Princess Plus packages and includes all of the following:
· 7 Day Cruise on the Regal Princess cruise ship
· Round trip from port of Galveston, Texas
· Inside stateroom (upgrades are available)
· Full course dining: breakfast, lunch & dinner
· Princess Plus beverage package: Beer, wine, cocktails, specialty coffees, fountain sodas, smoothies, bottled water & juice bar
· Two premium desserts per day
· Onboard activities, pools, hot tubs, & fitness center
· Two fitness classes
· Entertainment
· Medallion Class Internet-WI FI
· Crew gratuities
· Free Medallion shipping

**\*\*\*PLEASE NOTE\*\*\*The cruise fare is going to be based on the current Princess promotion\*\*\*Contact Laura Halik for a quote\*\*\***

**\*\*\*All cruise fares are based on double occupancy\*\*\***

**\*\*\*Princess round trip airport transfers (HOU-Houston Hobby Airport) are an additional $108 per person and highly recommended\*\*\***

**\*\*\*Princess Trip Protection or Travel Insurance is NOT included and highly recommended\*\*\*Contact Laura Halik for a quote\*\*\***

**SHORE EXCURSION ADVENTURES:**
Princess Cruises offers a wide range of high-quality excursions and adventure tours for their passengers at each port of call visited in the cruise itinerary. On this Western Caribbean Cruise tour, there will be three ports of call. For this cruise adventure, we are planning the following Princess excursions at each port of call, Cozumel and Costa Maya, Yucatan Mexico and Roatan, Honduras:

**Port 1-COZUMEL: Cave Hiking, Wading & Swimming at the Secret River**
**Port 2-COSTA MAYA: Glass Bottom Boat Tour and Snorkel Adventure**
**Port 3-Roatan, Honduras: Scuba Diving Exploration Adventure on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, in Roatan, of the Bay Islands in Honduras**

**SIGN UP & REGISTER:**
To sign up and register for this adventure, first RSVP, then contact Laura Halik, event organizer at 602-689-9763 or email info@greatoutdoorsadventures.net and provide your email address and a good contact telephone number.

**\*\*\*Please note: All attendees must be RSVP’d members and book through Laura Halik within the group in order to participate in this special event\*\*\***

Laurie Jacobson

Joanne

WESTERN CARIBBEAN DIVING, SNORKELING & HIKING CRUISE ADVENTURE-2026

Port of Galveston

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