Route Description - Sea of Cortez - Explore Baja
The Explore Baja expedition is a 13-day, 700-mile journey through the Sea of Cortez, offering 11 days of incredible diving from north to south. Guests encounter sea lions, rays, octopuses, vibrant reefs, tropical fish, and seasonal whales and dolphins, plus a special stop to snorkel with whale sharks. Highlights include shipwreck dives, a mobula night dive, and scenic island hikes. Throughout the adventure, guests enjoy comfortable ensuite cabins, expert guidance, and fresh cuisine aboard Rocio del Mar or Quino del Mar, an unforgettable experience for both divers and snorkelers.
Puerto Peñasco to San José del Cabo
13 days / 12 nights / 11 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 - Bahía de los Ángeles / 2 dives / Snorkel with whale sharks
Day 4 - Isla Salsipuedes / Isla Las Ánimas / 3-4 dives
Day 5 - Isla San Pedro Mártir / 3-4 dives
Day 6 - Isla San Ildefonso / 3-4 dives
Day 7 - Isla Coronado / 4 dives
Day 8 - Isla Danzante / 3 dives / Afternoon hike at Honeymoon Beach
Day 9 - Isla Las Ánimas / 3-4 dives
Day 10 - Isla Espiritu Santo / 3 dives and night dive with mobula rays
Day 11 - Isla Espiritu Santo and wrecks Salvaterra and Fang Ming / 3-4 dives
Day 12 - Isla Cerralvo, also known as Jacques Cousteau Island / 3-4 dives
Day 13 - Arrive in San José del Cabo and disembark at 8:30 am
San José del Cabo to Puerto Peñasco
13 days / 12 nights / 11 Days of Diving
Day 1 - Embark in San José del Cabo / Dinner and departure at approximately 7 pm
Day 2 - Isla Cerralvo, also known as Jacques Cousteau Island / 3-4 dives
Day 3 - Isla Espiritu Santo and wrecks Salvaterra and Fang Ming / 3-4 dives
Day 4 - Isla Espiritu Santo / 3 dives and night dive with mobula rays
Day 5 - Isla Las Ánimas / 3-4 dives
Day 6 - Isla Danzante / 3 dives and an afternoon hike at Honeymoon Beach
Day 7 - Isla Coronado / 4 dives
Day 8 - Isla San Ildefonso / 3-4 dives
Day 9 - Isla San Pedro Mártir / 3-4 dives
Day 10 - Isla Salsipuedes / Isla Las Ánimas
Day 11 - Isla Ángel de la Guarda / 3 dives with a sunset cruise with sea lions
Day 12 - Bahía de los Ángeles / 2 dives / Snorkel with whale sharks
Day 13 - Disembark at 8:30 am in Puerto Peñasco