What we see:Scuba diving in Baja California Sur provides a unique look into the amazing diversity of Baja's Cape Region. The waters off Cabo San Lucas, Cabo Pulmo, San Jose del Cabo and La Paz give the diver an opportunity to witness thousands of species of life. On any given day divers are treated to experiences with California Sea Lions, Mobula Rays, Giant Pacific Mantas, four species of Sea Turtles, Whale Sharks, Grouper, Yellow-Fin Tuna, Pargo, Common Dolphins, Hammerhead Sharks, Reef Sharks, giant schools of Mackerel, Jacks and scores of colorful tropical fish. You will also find countless varieties of indigenous Corals, Sea Fans, Gorgonians and other amazing invertebrate life. Sea of Cortez:The Sea of Cortez is, "one of the most productive and diverse marine nurseries on earth," as stated by the Scripps Institute of Oceanography in San Diego, California. The Sea of Cortez is home to 900 species of vertebrates and over 2,000 invertebrate marine species at last count making it biologically the richest body of water on earth. Spotted with uninhabited islands, countless shipwrecks and untouched reefs the Sea of Cortez awaits your discovery. Islas Socorro:The Socorro Islands or Revillagigedos Archipelago is located 250 miles South, South-West of the Port of Cabo San Lucas. These islands are not inhabited except for a small Mexican naval station located on Isla Socorro. The total lack of human disturbance has preserved a natural habitat that has been compared the famed Galapagos islands off the Pacific coast of Ecuador. Scuba diving here provides the opportunity to witness Giant Pacific Mantas, Hammerhead Sharks, Humpback Whales, indigenous Sea turtles, White-Tip Sharks, Silky Sharks and countless varieties of invertebrate life. A trip to the Socorros is the chance of a life-time for the serious adventure diver. FIRST is the ultimate luxury yacht to experience the ultimate in diving adventure. Make your reservations today! Endangered Sea:Although the Sea of Cortez is currently rich in a multitude of Sea life the Sea is constantly under the threat of devestation by commercial over-fishing. Gill-netting and International long-liners have almost whiped out populations of the Giant Pacific Manta, Vaquita Dolphin and Totuava. Populations of Porpoises, Common Dolphins, Sea Lions, Hammerhead Sharks and other indigenous species are currently under the same threat. It is estimated that 17 species of Marine life in Baja have declined 60 to 90% in less than 10 years. Shrimp Trawlers tear the bottom of the Ocean by dragging their nets across the Ocean floor. Literally killing up to 10 lbs. of life for every 1 lb. of shrimp they catch. Species such as the Sea Cucumber, Bay Scallop, Sardine, Shrimp, Sea Turtle, Marlin, Grouper, Yellow-Fin Tuna, Yellow-Tail, Sting Ray and several species of Shark are rapidly on their way to the endangered species list. Please respect all Sport Fishing limits while fishing in Baja and never disturb Sea Turtles or their eggs on the coast of Baja California. There are five species of Sea Turtle in Baja California, the Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill, Western Ridley and Loggerhead, all five are on the endangered species list. The Loggerhead migrates 6,500 miles from the Japanese Island of Kyushu to the Sea of Cortez. Please help us protect all the amazing life the Sea of Cortez has to offer for many generations to come.
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Browse our Itineraries   One Day, 12 Hour, Private CharterPrivate charters for up to eight passengers are available daily for twelve hour periods. Guests are welcome to use all on-board amentities, watersports equipment, jet ski and zodiac launch. On board catering, professional scuba diving instructors and rental scuba diving gear is available for an additional charge. The daily itinerary will be developed based on guest requests up to a 100 mile range. The Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park is available as a diving destination. Sport fishing the Gordo, San Jaime, Golden Gate and/or 95 bank is also available. This charter departs promptly at 6am and returns at 6pm. Please contact us for more information or to make a reservation for your daily charter.
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    Two Day, Overnight, Private CharterOvernight charters are available for up to 8 passengers. Watersports equipment, on-board amenities, captain and crew are included. The vessel embarks promptly at 6am and returns to port at 6pm the following day. Specialized itineraries will be developed for each voyage based on clients requests. Scuba Diving in the Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park is available as well as sport fishing on the +88 Fathom Bank in the Sea of Cortez. These locations are known to be the best Baja California has to offer. A professional scuba diving instructor will serve on-board as a guide to optimize your experience. Please contact us for additional information or to schedule your overnight charter.
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    Three Day, Live-Aboard Private CharterThe three day charter provides a glimpse into the Sea of Cortez as it was for up to eight passengers. First is able to travel beyond the limits of any other craft in Cabo San Lucas to an untouched and little explored wonder of the world. All amentities are open to our guests, a certified Captain is provided, watersports are unlimited and a professional diving instructor is included on the crew. Please contact us for more information.
Sea of Cortez Itinerary, available year-round Day 1 - 6am departure from Cabo San Lucas, arrival at the Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park by 10am. Scuba diving the living coral reef and sport fishing off the East Cape for the remainder of the day. At night fall, the vessel embarks for overnight anchorage off the Northern tip of Isla Cerralvo.
Day 2 - Morning scuba diving off Arricife de La Roca north of Isla Cerralvo to an untouched reef at 80' and a shipwreck at 70'. Afternoon diving on the Marisla Sea Mount, "El Bajo," for Hammerhead Sharks and Giant Pacific Mantas. Huge Jew Fish, Grouper, Sea Bass, etc... are known to inhabit the surrounding waters. The vessel returns south of Cabo Pulmo to Bahia Frailes for overnight anchorage.
Day 3 - Scuba diving and snorkeling in Bahia Los Frailes before departure in the early afternoon. The ship returns to port in Cabo San Lucas by 6pm.
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Five Day, Live-Aboard Private CharterThe five day charter allows the ability for up to eight elite clients to reach farther into the Sea of Cortez. A United States certified Coast Guard Captain, crew, professional diving instructor, scuba diving equipment, ocean kayaks, jet ski and zodiac launch are provided. Please contact us for more information.
Sea of Cortez Itinerary, available year-round Day 1 - 6am departure from Cabo San Lucas, arrival at the Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park by 10am. Scuba diving the living coral reef and sport fishing off the East Cape for the remainder of the day. At night fall, the vessel embarks for overnight anchorage off the Southern tip of Isla Cerralvo.
Day 2 - We travel East into the Sea of Cortez from Isla Cerralvo to the +88 Fathom Bank for a day of sportfishing. This bank is out of the range of any vessel in Cabo San Lucas or La Paz making this the last outpost of extreme sport fishing in Baja California Sur. It is common to hook marlin up to 1,000lbs., Wahoo, Dorado, Yellow Fin Tuna, etc... This is a day any die-hard fisherman dreams of. First, then, travels to the Northern tip of Isla Cerralvo for overnight anchorage.
Day 3 - Morning scuba diving off Arricife de La Roca north of Isla Cerralvo to an untouched reef at 80' and a shipwreck at 70'. The captain, then, takes the vessel to Los Islotes off the Northern tip of Isla Espiritu Santos for scuba diving at the most populated Sea Lion colony in the Southern portion of the Sea of Cortez. Shore excursions onto the island and an evening, beach-side barbecue cap off the day.
Day 4 - Diving on the Marisla Sea Mount, "El Bajo," for Hammerhead Sharks and Giant Pacific Mantas. Huge Jew Fish, Grouper, Sea Bass, etc... are known to inhabit the surrounding waters. The vessel returns South of Cabo Pulmo to Bahia Frailes for overnight anchorage.
Day 5 - Scuba diving, kayaking and snorkeling in Bahia Los Frailes before departure in the early afternoon. The ship returns to port in Cabo San Lucas by 6pm.
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Seven Day, Live-Aboard Private CharterThe seven day charter is the ultimate vacation for up to eight passengers seeking the best the world has to offer. Two itineraries are outlined below, the Sea of Cortez and the Socorro Islands. The Socorros have been termed the Mexican Galapagos and present the opportunity to witness Giant Pacific Mantas, Hammerhead Sharks and countless species of life. A United States certified Coast Guard Captain, crew, professional diving instructor, scuba diving equipment, ocean kayaks, jet ski and zodiac launch are provided. Please contact us for more information.
Sea of Cortez Itinerary - available year-round Day 1 - 6am departure from Cabo San Lucas, arrival at the Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park by 10am. Scuba diving the living coral reef and sport fishing off the East Cape for the remainder of the day. At night fall, the vessel embarks for overnight anchorage off the Southern tip of Isla Cerralvo.
Day 2 - We travel East into the Sea of Cortez from Isla Cerralvo to the +88 Fathom Bank for a day of sport fishing. This bank is out of the range of any vessel in Cabo San Lucas or La Paz making this the last outpost of extreme sportfishing in Baja California Sur. It is common to hook marlin up to 1,200lbs., Wahoo, Dorado, Yellow Fin Tuna, etc... This is a day any die-hard fisherman dreams of. First, then, travels to the Northern tip of Isla Cerralvo for overnight anchorage.
Day 3 - Morning scuba diving off Arricife de La Roca north of Isla Cerralvo to an untouched reef at 80' and a shipwreck at 70'. The afternoon finds First traveling to the southern edge of Isla Espiritu Santos for overnight anchorage. Beach excursions, ocean kayaking and sportfishing are enjoyed for the remainder of the day.
Day 4 - The morning of day 4 provides scuba diving on the wreck of the Salvatierra and along the hull of a sunken World War II, American warship off Isla Espiritu Santos. Snorkeling over a hard coral reef in shallow water is nearby. The captain, then, takes the vessel to Los Islotes off the Northern tip of Isla Espiritu Santos for scuba diving at the most populated Sea Lion colony in the southern portion of the Sea of Cortez. Shore excursions onto the island and an evening, beach-side barbecue cap off the day.
Day 5 - Diving on the Marisla Sea Mount, "El Bajo," for Hammerhead Sharks and Giant Pacific Mantas. Huge Jew Fish, Grouper, Sea Bass, etc... are known to inhabit the surrounding waters. The vessel returns North of Cabo Pulmo to Bahia de Los Meurtos for overnight anchorage. Clients are welcomed to enjoy the local Giggling Marlin Beach Bar.
Day 6 - Sport fishing off the East Cape, snorkeling and scuba diving in the Cabo Pulmo Marine Preserve are the highlights of day six. Wind surfing, ocean kayaking and beach combing are popular activities in this region. The ship is anchored just outside of the Marine Park for the night.
Day 7 - Scuba diving, kayaking and snorkeling in Bahia Los Frailes before departure in the early afternoon. The ship returns to port in Cabo San Lucas by 6pm.
Socorro Islands; Revillagigedos Archipelago, "The Mexican Galapagos" Itinerary, November thru May only Day 1 - 6am departure from Cabo San Lucas in route to Isla San Benedicto. Approximately 250 miles south of Cabo San Lucas.
Day 2 - Arrival at San Benedicto before 6am on the second day. Scuba diving, sport fishing and other water sports for the day at San Benedicto. Scuba diving sites are known for sitings of Giant Mantas, Hammerhead Sharks, White-Tip Reef Sharks and occasional Humpback Whales. Overnight the vessel travels 30 miles south to Isla Socorro.
Day 3 - Scuba diving at Isla Socorro. Dives sites include Cabo Pierce, The Aquarium, Roca O'Niel and Punta Tosca. Dolphins, Giant Mantas and Hammerheads are common sites.
Day 4 - Continuation of Diving at Isla Soccorro. in the evening the ship begins travel to Roca Partida, "the cathedral of the Pacific."
Day 5 - Scuba diving at the pinnacle known as Roca Partida. This is a world-class dive site comparable to Darwin and the Wolfe Islands in the Galapagos. Diving is possible up to 130', but the walls drop away to infinity. Giant Mantas, Hammerhead Sharks, Large lobster and countless other species are known to populate the area. Late in the afternoon the vessel begins a return to Isla Socorro.
Day 6 - Morning diving is possible at Isla Socorro. In the afternoon, the ship travels north to Isla San Benedicto for one last stop to enjoy a dive before the return trip to Cabo San Lucas. After dark the vessel departs in the direction of Baja California Sur.
Day 7 - Return to port in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur by 6pm
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FIRST - Charter Rates for up to eight passengers maximum
All Charters include: Accommodations on board, insurance for all passengers, unlimited scuba diving (within US Navy dive table regulations), Tanks, weights, compressed air and airport and/or hotel transfers on day of charter.
Charters do not include: Airfare (domestic or International), scuba gear rentals, nitrox fills, PADI certification classes or specialty courses, hotel stays, dinner on final evening or crew gratuities (15% to 20% suggested).
All-Inclusive Rates - includes all meals*, non-alcoholic bev., local beer and wine, special requests are welcome.
Bare-Boat Rates - all food and beverages to be provided by clients.
*Menu will be provided, special requests are welcome, open bar is provided. All prices are United States dollars. 10% Mexican Tax (IVA) is not included.
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