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Sea of Cortez — La Paz Diving at Its Finest 2026
Sea of Cortez, MexicoLiveaboardOct 30, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026

Sea of Cortez — La Paz Diving at Its Finest 2026

Sea lions, mobulas, and 6 days of all-inclusive diving from a small-group liveaboard

Sea lions, mobulas, and 6 days of all-inclusive diving from a small-group liveaboard All-inclusive Sea of Cortez liveaboard with LAX airfare bundled: sea lions, mobulas, six days of diving from a small-group boat, plus one La Paz adventure tour and a pre-trip event.

From $5,875

At a glance
Duration
8 days
Destination
Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Group size
1–18 travelers
Diving level
Open Water and up; great for big-animal lovers
Dates
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Start
Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
End
Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Starting price
$5,875
Deposit
$500

Why you will love this trip

What makes this trip special, and why travelers choose to come back.

All-inclusive with LAX airfare

Roundtrip airfare from LAX, all transfers, hotel nights, liveaboard, food, and beverages (alcohol included) in one price. Other airports available.

Trip highlight 1

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5 nights aboard, 6 days of diving

Big-animal diving in the Sea of Cortez: sea lions, mobulas, and reef life. Nitrox included as an SXT-exclusive upgrade.

La Paz on land, too

One La Paz adventure tour plus a pre- and post-trip hotel night so you actually see the town, not just the boat.

Concierge-level service

Pre-trip event, ecology presentation, gear discounts for guests, exclusive trip gift, custom video, and SXT digital itinerary app access.

Day-by-day itinerary

A clear day-by-day look at what to expect on this trip.

Included
  • Roundtrip Airfare (LAX) — Roundtrip flights from LAX included (other departure airports available).
  • Roundtrip airfare from LAX (other airports available)
  • Roundtrip Transfers — Airport - Hotel - Boat
  • Roundtrip transfers: airport → hotel → boat
  • Accommodation — Pre & Post Hotel Stays (Double Occupancy) 1 night before and 1 night after the liveaboard stay in double occupancy accommodations.
  • 1 night each pre- and post-trip hotel, double occupancy
  • Liveaboard Experience — 5-night liveaboard stay in double occupancy accommodations.
  • 1 La Paz adventure tour
  • 6 Days of Diving — Guided diving across multiple days in the Sea of Cortez.
  • 5 nights liveaboard, double occupancy
  • 6 days of diving
  • La Paz Adventure Tour — Included local adventure tour in La Paz.
  • Nitrox (SXT exclusive upgrade)
  • SXT Exclusive: Nitrox — Nitrox available as an SXT-exclusive upgrade.
  • All-inclusive food and beverages (alcohol included)
  • SXT Concierge Services — Dedicated support team assisting with trip planning, logistics, and on-trip needs.
  • Pre-Trip Events — Community events and meetups prior to departure to connect with fellow travelers.
  • SXT digital itinerary & app access
  • Ecology Class — Educational session focused on marine life, reef systems, and ocean conservation.
  • SXT concierge services, pre-trip event, ecology presentation
  • Guest-Only Discounts — Exclusive pricing on dive training courses and equipment purchases.
  • Gear discounts for guests, exclusive trip gift, custom trip video
  • Club Aquarius discount available
  • SXT Itinerary & App — Personalized itinerary planning plus access to the digital trip management app.
  • Exclusive Trip Gift — A curated welcome gift included for all travelers.
  • Custom Trip Video — A professionally created recap video capturing highlights from the trip.
  • Financing Available — Flexible payment options available to make booking more accessible.
  • Club Aquarius Discounts — Eligible discounts applied for Club Aquarius members.
  • Food & Drinks — All meals and beverages included onboard (alcohol included*).
Not included
  • Single supplement
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Gratuities for crew and tour guides
  • Dive & Travel Insurance — Mandatory dive and travel insurance is required and not included in package pricing.
  • Crew Gratuities — Gratuities for hotel and liveaboard crew are not included.
  • Optional Upgrades — Any upgrades, single supplements, courses, excursions, or additional services are optional and available at an additional cost.

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Bundled airfare and all-inclusive pricing make this one a fast sellout. Reserve early to confirm your cabin.

Available packages

Double Occupancy / Couple Package

For guests traveling together, including diver/diver or diver/non-diver pairings.

$5,875

Deposit from $500

Shared Occupancy Package

For solo travelers sharing accommodations with another guest of the same room type preference, including diver and/or non-diver pairings.

$5,875

Deposit from $500

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