Sea of Cortez Liveaboard (5 days)
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7 Days Cabin, Meals & Beverages Up to 24 dives
Liveaboard Diving in the Sea of Cortés – The Ultimate Underwater Adventure!
Dive into the “Aquarium of the World” and explore one of the most vibrant marine ecosystems on the planet. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sea of Cortés is home to over 800 species of fish and marine mammals, offering unforgettable encounters with playful sea lions, schooling hammerheads, giant manta rays, mobulas, dolphins, whale sharks, and more.
5 Days / 4 Nights of Exploration
Perfect for both new and experienced divers, this adventure combines crystal-clear waters, warm temperatures, and thriving reefs with all the comforts of liveaboard diving. Every dive offers new surprises and a deeper connection with the ocean.
Unforgettable Days & Magical Nights
- Daytime: Dive world-famous sites such as El Bajo, La Reyna, Los Islotes, and Las Ánimas. Expect hammerheads, manta rays, turtles, sea lions, and vibrant schools of fish.
- Sunsets: Relax on deck and watch the sky transform into shades of orange, pink, and gold.
- Nighttime: Experience night dives where octopus, nudibranchs, and mobulas roam under your torch, followed by sleeping under a star-filled sky.
All-Inclusive & Eco-Friendly
- Expert dive guides and friendly crew
- Comfortable cabins and freshly prepared meals
- Tanks, weights, and dive briefings provided
- Commitment to eco-conscious diving to help preserve this marine paradise
From
$2,000 USD
$40,000 MXN
Quad Cabin $2,000 USD
$40,000 MXN
Double Cabin $2,200 USD
$48,000 MXN
Call For Pricing or More Information
+52 (612) 12 15161
+52 (624) 14 32252
info@sunridertours.com
AVAILABLE DATES 2026
- July 13–17
- July 21–25
- August 3–7
- August 11–15
- September 7–11
- September 15–19
DEPARTURE & RETURN
Marina Asipona La Paz
- Note: This is a sample itinerary. Dive sites, number of dives, and schedule may vary depending on weather and sea conditions.
Day 1 – Welcome Aboard! (2 dives)
• Boarding at 10:00am, crew introductions, safety briefing, and paperwork
• Cabin allocation and ship orientation
• Departure from the harbor
• Check dive at a shallow reef
• Night dive at Ensenada Grande
Day 2 – Swanee Reef & La Reyna (3–4 dives)
• Swanee Reef: Colorful corals, large schools of reef fish, turtles, and octopus
• La Reyna: Manta ray cleaning stations and playful sea lions
Day 3 – El Bajo & Isla San Francisquito
(3 day dives + 1 night dive)
• El Bajo: Legendary seamount with schooling hammerheads
• Isla San Francisquito: Playful young sea lions
• Night dive: Nudibranchs, octopus, hunting eels
Day 4 – Las Ánimas (4 dives)
• Scenic drift dives with chances to see hammerheads
• Sea lion colony encounters
• Biodiversity hotspot: schools of jacks, rays, turtles
Day 5 – Los Islotes & Fang Ming Wreck (2–3 dives)
Los Islotes: Colony of 400+ sea lions
Fang Ming Wreck: 56m vessel sunk in 1999, now a thriving artificial reef
Afternoon return to Marina Asipona (La Paz)
Return to La Paz
Step back onto land with unforgettable memories of the “Aquarium of the World.” - INCLUDED
• 5-day excursion & accommodation
• 3–4 dives per full day (weather permitting)
• Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, and dinner
• A glass of wine or beer with dinner, soft drinks, and water
• Freshly prepared cocktail after the last dive of the day
• Weight & belt
• Bilingual dive master
• Room cleaning service
• Fully equipped excursion vesselNOT INCLUDED
• Nitrox Certification: $200 USD / $4,000 MXN (available onboard)
• Nitrox Tanks: $150 USD / $3,000 MXN
• Marine park fee: $12 USD / $240 MXN per day
• Dock fee: $5 USD / $100 MXN (cash only)
• Rental equipment (extra cost)
• Gratuities (recommended 10–15%)
• Dive insurance
• Transportation
• Flights
• Alcoholic beverages
• Wi-Fi (Starlink): $100 USD / $2,000 MXN for the trip - ENTERTAINMENT
Books, cards, board games, and a TV with internet are available in the common area. Guests are welcome to bring their own favorites.
MANDATORY
• Dive insurance
• Dive computer (available for rent)
• Liability release waiver
• Proof of dive certification
Without proof, you will not be able to dive.
• Nitrox certification (if not certified, course available onboard for $200 USD / $4,000 MXN)RECOMMENDATIONS
• Pack light: limited storage on board
• Reusable water bottle & hydration tablets
• Warm clothing for cool evenings
• Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen
• Lightweight, quick-dry clothing
• Waterproof jacket or windbreaker
• Water shoes or sandals
• Personal essentials: toiletries, medications, seasickness prevention
• Underwater camera or GoPro + extra batteries and memory cards
• Logbook & certification cards
• Small dry bag for valuables
• Arrive at least one day prior to boarding
• Travel insurance recommended - • Dive computer: $50 USD / $1,000 MXN (entire trip)
• BCD: $50 USD / $1,000 MXN
• Regulator: $50 USD / $1,000 MXN
• Fins: $25 USD / $500 MXN• Mask: $25 USD / $500 MXN
• Wetsuit: $50 USD / $1,000 MXN
• Full gear package: $150 USD / $3,000 MXN
WEATHER AND WATER TEMPERATURE
June to October: Warm, inviting conditions above and below the surface
- Water temperature: 75–80°F (24–26°C)
- Air temperature: 85–95°F (29–35°C) during the day, cooling to around 75°F (24°C) in the evenings
- Conditions: Generally calm seas, excellent visibility, and peak season for whale sharks, mobulas, and playful sea lions
SUGGESTED CLOTHING
We recommend protection against exposure (wetsuits/light dry suits) on our trips. Water temperatures vary depending on the time of year.
- January to March: 61°F ~ 68°F (16°C ~ 20°C)
- April to May: 63°F ~ 72°F (18°C ~ 22°C)
- June to October: 72°F ~ 79°F (22°C ~ 26°C)
PACK LIGHT! Bring a light jacket, and don’t forget your hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Stream2Sea makes reef-safe sunscreens.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Biodegradable sunscreen, light luggage, arrive at least one day prior to boarding, Travel insurance.
DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATIONS
INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS
DEPOSITS
- 25% deposit required to secure the reservation.
- Additional 25% due six months before the trip.
- Remaining balance due three months before the trip.
CANCELLATIONS
- 9 months or more before the trip: No penalty.
- 91 days to 9 months before the trip: 25% of the total rate forfeited.
- 61 to 90 days before the trip: 50% of the total rate forfeited.
- 60 days or less before the trip: No refunds.
GROUP RESERVATIONS
DEPOSITS
- $5,000 USD / $100,000 MXN non-refundable deposit required to secure the reservation.
- 25% of the total trip price due one year before the trip (the $5,000 USD / $100,000 MXN deposit can be applied to this amount).
- Remaining balance due six months before the trip.
CANCELLATIONS
- 12 months or more before the trip: No penalty, but the $5,000 USD / $100,000 MXN deposit is non-refundable.
- 12 months to 6 months before the trip: 25% of the total rate forfeited.
- 6 months to 91 days before the trip: 50% of the total rate forfeited.
- 90 days or less before the trip: No refunds.
UNFORESEEN EVENTS / TRIP INSURANCE / TRIP INTERRUPTION:
Passenger safety is paramount and therefore the captain has the sole discretion to change, delay, return early or cancel the cruise if necessary. These reasons include but are not limited to bad weather, perils of the sea, acts of God, political incidents, or force majeure.
Trip insurance is suggested as it provides you with reimbursement for unused, non-refundable, pre-paid trip costs if you are prevented from taking your trip due to a covered reason. All trip insurance is not the same, it is important to make sure that you purchase travel insurance that includes travel interruption.
ABOUT THE BOAT
The “Adventure” is of the utmost seaworthiness and is approved by the Mexican Coast Guard and It is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics and all safety equipment required. The boat is equipped with a compressor to fill both compressed air or nitrox tanks onboard.
The Adventure is 100’ long. The number of guests we can accommodate is 19; there are 8 air-conditioned cabins that sleep 2 guests each and cabins that sleep 4 guests. All our cabins have a vanity with hot and cold water, a large drawer for each person and extra space under the bed for larger items and outlets (110V/60Hz). There are 2 cabins on the second floor of the boat that also include a window with a view of the ocean. Our crew cleans the rooms and bathrooms daily and provides clean towels every day.
The “Adventure” has 2 air-conditioned bathrooms. Our women’s restroom has 3 toilets, 2 full size showers and 2 vanities’. Our men’s bathroom has 2 urinals, 2 toilets, 2 vanity’s and 2 full size showers. The bathrooms are shared with all the passengers and each bathroom has their own soap and shampoo dispensers.
The galley is air-conditioned and can accommodate all 19 passengers it is equipped with comfortable seating for eating and relaxing as well as a TV and a computer desk.
On the second deck there is a large, shaded sundeck with lawn chairs for relaxing in between dives.
