Quino del Mar

Quino del Mar offers expert dive staff, exceptional stability, delicious Mexican cuisine, and ample space for underwater photographers, making it a dream liveaboard for exploring Socorro and the Sea of Cortez.

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Cabins

Deck plan

Features & facilities

Boat features & facilities

  • Air-conditioning

  • Carpets

  • Storage space

  • En-suite bathrooms

  • Salon

  • Sundeck

  • Spacious dining area

  • Bar

  • Lounge area

  • Outdoor kitchen

Dive features & facilities

  • DIN Adaptors

  • Nitrox

  • Camera table

  • Wet gear storage

Location

Embarkation from San José Del Cabo (SJD) for Socorro and Puerto Penasco for the Sea of Cortez. 

Dive Overview 

Excellent big animal diving in Socorro with giant mantas, lots of sharks, humpback whales, and whale sharks. The Sea of Cortez is great for mammals and macro with large biomass of aquatic life.

Accommodation Overview

10 comfortable guest staterooms on two decks. All have private bathrooms with hot shower stalls, western-style toilets, lavatories and ample storage. Each cabin is carpeted and air-conditioned.

Food & Drinks

Each day begins with a continental breakfast featuring fresh fruit, cereals, bagels, yogurt, breads, and freshly brewed coffee. Following the first dive, guests are treated to a plated, made-to-order breakfast. After the second dive, a hot homemade soup and a hot plated lunch are served. In the afternoon, a substantial snack is offered, often including sandwiches, ceviche, fruit, cheeses, and more. Dinner consists of a three-course, plated meal featuring a salad, entrée, and homemade dessert. Hot and cold beverages, including canned soft drinks, are available throughout the day. 

Divers can also enjoy complimentary beer and wine after their final dive of the day. 

Most special dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan, can be accommodated.

More information

Practical information

Time Zone

UTC-6

Local Currency

MXN (Mexican Peso)

Language

English & Spanish

Electricity

110 V

Local Currency

US, Mexican and European currency, Traveler’s checks and Credit Cards

Boat specifications

Year built: 2010

Year renovated: 2014

Length: 110'

Top speed: 10 knots

Cruising speed: 8.5 knots

Engines: 2 x Perkins

Max guests: 20

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 11

Tenders: 2 x Yamaha 75hp

Water capacity: 40000lts

Fuel capacity: 60000 lts

Freshwater maker: 7000 lts per day