The Baja Experience 2026

22980 Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California, Mexico

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Vermilion Sea Institute
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7 reviews
Jul 18 - 25, 2026
Group size: 1 - 20
The Baja Experience 2026
22980 Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California, Mexico

Vermilion Sea Institute
  • Email address verified
7 reviews

Jul 18 - 25, 2026
Group size: 1 - 20

About this trip

Travel

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Lodging

What’s included

  • Travel on Rocio del Mar
    Round trip travel aboard the Rocio del Mar from Puerto Peñasco to Bahía de los Ángeles, México
  • Lodging
    7 nights of onboard lodging on the Rocio del Mar
  • Incredible meals
    Delicious chef-prepared meals and snacks while aboard the boat
  • All beverages
    Beer, wine, soda, coffee, and tea are included!
  • Land and Sea Excursions
    Shore excursions, snorkeling, and SCUBA diving for certified divers
  • Certain SCUBA Gear
    Tanks, air, and weights
  • Donation to Aventureros
    All proceeds of this trip directly support science activities for Bahía's youth leaders
  • Nitrox Course
    Nitrox instruction or refresher (for certified divers)

What’s not included

  • Travel to/ from Home
    Travel to/from Puerto Peñasco from home location
  • Lodging before/after
    Lodging in Phoenix or Puerto Peñasco before/after the trip (optional)
  • Travel Insurance
    Mandatory Travel & Medical Emergency Insurance
  • SCUBA Equipment Rental
    BCDs & Regulators $50 each; Shearwater Computers $75 (for the week)
  • Nitrox
    If used, Nitrox gas is $140 for the week
  • PADI Certification fees
    PADI e-Learning and certification fees if not Nitrox certified (optional, for certified divers). Discount available for Baja Experience guests.
  • Marine Park Entrance
    Marine national park fees

Available Packages

Dive/Snorkel Liveaboard Experience
Deposit: $550
Available until June 18, 2026
$3,550
Deposit: $550

Available Add-Ons

Washington Residents add 7%
$241
Transportation Services To/From Phoenix
$165
Available until April 21, 2026
Accessories package
$75
Available until July 16, 2026
PADI Fee for Nitrox Certification
$185
Available until June 16, 2026

Itinerary

Board the Rocio Del Mar
Day 1

Your Organizer


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Vermilion Sea Institute
7 reviews
At the Vermilion Sea Institute, we engage our local community alongside visiting students, scholars and researchers in science-based programs that strive to build a more sustainable future. Our interdisciplinary approach to research in ecological, cultural, economic and sociopolitical aspects of environmental issues inspires and educates our future leaders.

Reviews

A journey of a life time. You step a bit out of your comfort zone and experience a different life. Amazing food and people who are able to tell you exactly what you need to hear.
By Jayden H for Earth Expeditions Add-ons 2025 on Jul 31, 2025
I had a wonderful time at VSI this summer. The staff are so wonderful and caring, and really take the time to make sure everyone is comfortable. The time we spent on the water was incredible, and I loved swimming with the whale sharks while seeing turtles, birds, dolphins and sea lions on the way. I also loved the community beach clean up we got to do with the local community. After receiving a call to come support a beach clean-up, we went and were able to collect many pounds of trash from a local beach. Thank you VSI! I will definitely be back.
By Ela D for VSI Internship on Sep 19, 2024
Everything was above and beyond expectations! Our super kind hosts, caring trip coordinators and incredible wildlife experiences made this a trip of a lifetime. I would highly recommend this trip to others. So many whale sharks, a megapod of dolphins, a visit by a humpback whale, night snorkeling, immersion in the nature and culture of Baja, sleeping on the beach under the moon and stars. I especially loved the local community efforts with the youth. Wow! I would HIGHLY recommend this trip to other.
By Louise B for Stars to Sea on Sep 04, 2024
An amazing, meaningful trip. Very difficult to translate this magical trip into words. One of a kind experience with a remarkable group of people.
By Dana M for Stars to Sea on Sep 04, 2024
Once again, we had a terrific adventure with VSI. The weather cooperated to make the sea and shore comfortable; and the sharks showed up. The group leaders are delightful and made us feel valued as participants in any adventure.
By Sandra T for Stars to Sea on Aug 17, 2024
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