Route Description - Sea of Cortez - Midriff Islands
The Sea of Cortez—Jacques Cousteau’s “world’s aquarium”, offers an unforgettable 8-day adventure filled with marine life and stunning desert-meets-sea scenery. Divers explore vibrant walls, black coral forests, playful sea lions, rays, eels, octopuses, and countless colorful fish unique to the region, while the surface action brings leaping mobulas, dolphins, and even whales. A highlight of the trip is snorkeling with gentle whale sharks in Bahía de Los Ángeles. Macro lovers will also find endless treasures, from nudibranchs to seahorses. Aboard Rocio del Mar or Quino del Mar, guests enjoy comfort, great food, and expert guidance throughout this remote and enriching experience, perfect for both divers and snorkelers seeking the magic of the Sea of Cortez.
8 Days / 7 Nights / 6 Days of Diving
Day 1 - Embark at 5 pm in Puerto Peñasco / Dinner and departure at approximately 7 pm
Day 2 - Isla Ángel de la Guarda / 3 dives / Sunset cruise with sea lions
Day 3 - Isla Ángel de la Guarda / 3 dives and a night dive
Day 4 - Isla San Pedro Mártir / 3-4 dives
Day 5 - Isla San Pedro Mártir / 3-4 dives
Day 6 - Isla Salsipuedes / Isla Las Ánimas / 3 dives and a night dive
Day 7 - Bahía de los Ángeles / 2 dives / Snorkel with whale sharks
Day 8 - Arrive in Puerto Peñasco and disembark at 7:30 am