{"id":22240,"date":"2024-01-17T17:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T17:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwphoto.onpressidium.com\/trip\/sea-of-cortez-trip-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T16:11:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:11:59","slug":"sea-of-cortez-trip-2025","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/trip\/sea-of-cortez-trip-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Whale Shark &#038; Sea Lion Sea Of Cortez Trip 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\u201dwhite-block\u201d white-block\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a name=\"TopMenu\"><\/a>Jump To:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"#WhyThisTrip\">Why Join This Trip<\/a><a href=\"#WhyThisTrip\">?<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#Overview\">Trip Overview<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#Inclusions\">Inclusions &amp; Exclusions<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; <a href=\"#Type\">Trip Type<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"#Accommodations\">Accommodations<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; <a href=\"#GettingThere\">How to Get There<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp; <a href=\"#TripLeader\">Trip Leader<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; <a href=\"#ScubaGear\">Recommended Gear<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"#Payment\">Payment&nbsp;Schedule<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Book\">Booking<\/a> &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Gallery1\">Underwater Photos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\">Ultimate Whale Shark &amp; Sea Lion Sea of Cortez Trip 2025<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 25.2px; text-align: center;\">Photography Workshop<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\">Join us for sea lions, sperm whales, whale sharks, and some awesome macro life!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a name=\"WhyJoin\"><\/a>Why Join This Trip?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"columns-2 dot-style-1\">\n<li>FREE daily photo workshops<\/li>\n<li>The Rocio Del Mar is one of the most experienced liveaboards sailing in the Sea of Cortez<\/li>\n<li>Dive in an area Jacques Cousteau called the Aquarium of the World<\/li>\n<li>Big animal sightings like whale sharks, sea lions, dolphins, sperm whales and much more<\/li>\n<li>Easiest liveaboard to access from the US &#8211; fly or drive to Phoenix, AZ<\/li>\n<li>25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo<\/li>\n<li>Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"\u201dwhite-block\u201d white-block\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\">August 23 &#8211; 30, 2025<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Trip Leaders:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Nirupam Nigam<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\">7 Nights for only $3,095<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"mailto:trips@bluewaterdivetravel.com?subject=Sea%20of%20Cortez%20Photo%20Workshop%2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-10558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Book-Now.jpg\" width=\"140\" height=\"41\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"null\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Check out this cool video from diving the Sea of Cortez:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/581657914\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"zf_div_IcflHtG3NkitBUEAZQr01h5LfylHkBNhCUqrz8noZL8\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(function() {\ntry{\nvar f = document.createElement(\"iframe\");\nf.src = 'https:\/\/forms.zohopublic.com\/bluewaterdivetravel\/form\/GroupTripsBookingForm\/formperma\/IcflHtG3NkitBUEAZQr01h5LfylHkBNhCUqrz8noZL8?zf_rszfm=1&#038;referrername=Sea of Cortez August 2025';\nf.style.border=\"none\";\nf.style.height=\"818px\";\nf.style.width=\"90%\";\nf.style.transition=\"all 0.5s ease\";\nf.setAttribute(\"aria-label\", 'Book\\x20this\\x20Trip\\x21');\n\nvar d = document.getElementById(\"zf_div_IcflHtG3NkitBUEAZQr01h5LfylHkBNhCUqrz8noZL8\");\nd.appendChild(f);\nwindow.addEventListener('message', function (){\nvar evntData = event.data;\nif( evntData &#038;&#038; 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There&#8217;s always something for everyone. Plus, it&#8217;s really easy to get to being only a 4-hour drive from Phoenix, AZ.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><iframe width=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d7262018.884072789!2d-115.33747248938214!3d27.284768466806238!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x86cbcc2e363e4c59%3A0xd366a88891d18a70!2sGulf+of+California!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sid!4v1524273994004\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Sea of Cortez is home to sea lions, whale sharks, manta and mobula rays, dolphins, and huge schools of fish. Sperm whales, pilot whales, and dolphins are also commonly spotted.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2019-sea-of-cortez-trip-report-chu-39.jpg\" title=\"Sea of Cortez trip\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-21778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2019-sea-of-cortez-trip-report-chu-39.jpg\" alt=\"BWT Trip to Sea of Cortez 2019, photo by Bryan Chu\" title=\"BWT Trip to Sea of Cortez 2019, photo by Bryan Chu\" width=\"272\" height=\"200\" class=\"null\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/SOC-craig-2.jpg\" title=\"Sea of Cortez trip\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-21092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/SOC-craig-2.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"null\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">It doesn&#8217;t just stop there as the Sea of Cortez is also a perfect place to practice your macro photography skills. You will get to see nice varieties of nudibranchs, Panamic arrow crabs, Pacific seahorses, jawfish, small and big octopuses, frogfish, and blennies.<span style=\"color: #ee6b31; font-size: 18px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 25.2px; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sea-of-cortez-2022-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-22071\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sea-of-cortez-2022-1.jpg\" alt=\"Signal Blenny Sea of Cortez\" width=\"301\" height=\"200\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: 200px;\" class=\"null\" \/><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sea-of-cortez-2022-10.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-22072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sea-of-cortez-2022-10.jpg\" alt=\"A female bluespotted jawfish\" width=\"301\" height=\"200\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: 200px;\" class=\"null\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sea-of-cortez-2022-10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sea-of-cortez-2022-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sea-of-cortez-2022-10-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sea-of-cortez-2022-10-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The boat will depart from Puerto Pe\u00f1asco at 6 pm on Saturday and then travel for 12 hours to arrive the next morning for a 7 am dive. You will be diving 3-4 times per day on this trip. Here&#8217;s a sample day-by-day itinerary of this trip:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li><strong>Day 1 &#8211;<\/strong> Embark at 5 pm in Puerto Pe\u00f1asco. Depart at 6 pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 2 &#8211;<\/strong> Wake up at Refugio Bay on Angel Island<\/li>\n<li>Potential Dive sites: Angel Rock, La Vela, Lolo\u2019s Cove, Sunset Zodiak Cruise with Sea Lions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 3 &#8211;<\/strong> Angel Island<\/li>\n<li>Potential Dive sites: Andrea\u2019s Eagle, El Aquario, Las Vivoras, Las Vivoras including a night dive<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 4 &#8211;<\/strong> San Pedro Martir Potential Dive sites: El Arroyo, Punta Martir (Sea Lions), Chayo\u2019s Cove<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 5 &#8211;<\/strong> San Pedro Martir<\/li>\n<li>Potential Dive sites: Ravijunco, Xareni\u2019s Pinnacle, Coromel, Morrito, in the afternoon we go looking for whales!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 6 &#8211;<\/strong> Salsipuedes &amp; Animas<\/li>\n<li>Potential Dive sites: Los Cuervos, El Caballo, In Animas, El Lavadero, El Lavadero including a night dive<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 7 &#8211;<\/strong> Baja and Snorkeling with Whale Sharks in Bahia De Los Angeles<\/li>\n<li>Potential Dive sites: El Pescador, Baja Ca., start heading back to Puerto Penasco in afternoon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 8 &#8211;<\/strong> Disembark at 7 am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>To learn more about what you can expect from this Sea of Cortez trip, check out&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterdivetravel.com\/sea-of-cortez-trip-report-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 trip to the Sea of Cortez<\/a><\/strong><strong>. Also see&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterdivetravel.com\/sea-of-cortez-scuba-diving-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the reviews on diving the Sea of Cortez here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"#TopMenu\" class=\"back-link\">Back to Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Diving Conditions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Sea of Cortez, dubbed &#8220;The World&#8217;s Aquarium,&#8221; offers encounters with sea lions, whale sharks, and schooling fish. Diving includes rocky reefs, wrecks, and pelagic encounters.\u200b<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Water Temperature:<\/span> 22\u201328\u00b0C (72\u201382\u00b0F)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Visibility: <\/span>15\u201330 meters (50\u2013100 feet)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Depth Range:<\/span> 5\u201330 meters (16\u201398 feet)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Diving Difficulty:<\/span> Beginner to Advanced; conditions vary by site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#TopMenu\" class=\"back-link\">Back to Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"Inclusions\"><\/a>Inclusions<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"columns-2 dot-style-1\">\n<li>Three meals per day &amp; snacks,<\/li>\n<li>Beverages including soft drinks, juice, domestic beer &amp; wine<\/li>\n<li>One morning of whale shark snorkeling, &amp; several dives with a friendly sea lion colony<\/li>\n<li>Tanks, weights &amp; weight belts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Exclusions<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"columns-2 dot-style-2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">Transfers from Phoenix airport ($150 roundtrip)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">Park fees ($35, subject to change)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">Fuel Surcharge, if applicable (none currently)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">Nitrox ($140)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">Gratuity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">Mexican Tourist Card: purchased at the border ($36 CASH ONLY)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">Travel Insurance:&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterdivetravel.com\/travel-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to learn more about our preferred plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#TopMenu\" class=\"back-link\">Back to Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 25.2px;\"><a name=\"Type\"><\/a>Trip Type<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">This trip is a&nbsp;<strong>PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP<\/strong>. It will be led by one of our photo instructors who will provide daily instructional tutorials, in-water photography support (when appropriate), and one-to-one advice and guidance, as required. Each workshop offers a bespoke syllabus, crafted by the trip leader and detailed on the trip webpage. While our Photography Workshops are aimed at divers with an interest in underwater photography, anyone is welcome to join.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterdivetravel.com\/article\/about-our-group-trips\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about what&#8217;s included in this trip type.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Trip Syllabus<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bluewater&#8217;s Sea of Cortez workshop with Nirupam Nigam is our favourite workshop for new photo &amp; video shooters. Guests will have the opportunity to photograph the world&#8217;s smallest critters &#8211; from nudibranchs to signal blennies, as well as the world&#8217;s largest &#8211; sea lions and whale sharks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This workshop will include 5.5 days of photo and video instruction including 5 x 60-minute presentations as well as 2 x 30-minute image review sessions and an underwater photo contest. Teaching will take the form of PowerPoint presentations, informal group discussions, 1-on-1 training, streaming live demonstrations (e.g., using programs like Lightroom), and underwater help.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Intruductory Topics (Days 1 &amp; 2):<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Introduction to the Sea of Cortez&#8217;s top wildlife encounters: This introduction will go over our favourite subjects we can find to photograph and capture on video in the Midriff Islands. Nirupam will go over his top tips for photographing each subject and describe a little of their natural history and habitat. Subjects include blue spotted jawfish, orange throat pike blennies, signal blennies, sea lions, whale sharks, and more!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Introduction to Underwater Photography: This class is Nirupam&#8217;s grand introduction to the hobby of underwater photography. He will cover essential information from the phenomenon of light attenuation to the triangle of exposure to underwater composition and strobe positioning. This class can sometimes span over 2 days.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Intermediate Topics (Days 3 &amp; 4):<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Underwater Lighting Demonstration: This is a short class that will cover general positions for both underwater strobe and video lights with a single light source or dual light sources. Nirupam will cover both wide-angle and macro photography as well as what to do in difficult conditions with limited visibility or white sand.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Introduction to Macro Photography (short class): This class introduces students to the concept of a macro lens and subject. It covers ideas for lighting, composition, and creative tools of the trade. Nirupam will talk about how to photograph signal blennies, blue-spotted jawfish, nudibranchs, and more macro subjects.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Introduction to Wide-Angle Photography (short class): This class introduces students to wide-angle lenses, photographing reefscapes, sea lions, and dome port optics. It covers ideas for composition and lighting as well as different techniques for photographing the sea lions of the Midriff Islands.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adobe Lightroom &#8211; the Full Spectrum: This is the largest class of the workshop. Nirupam&#8217;s Adobe Lightroom class includes the full spectrum of use for underwater photography including importing images, using the star rating system and sorting, creating collections, basic underwater editing, backscatter removal, and new AI masking tools\/denoise\/sharpen. As a follow-up, students will have the opportunity for 1-on-1 lightroom instruction in the evenings. Introduction to Underwater Video: The time we spend on underwater video is subject to change depending on how many underwater videographers there are in the group. Our introduction to underwater video can include topics from GoPro underwater video to the triangle of exposure for shooting video to codecs and post-processing. This class is catered to the individual video shooters of the group.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Advanced Topics (Days 5 &amp; 6):<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Macro Underwater Video: It can be very difficult to capture macro video underwater. This class demonstrates how to select focus and stabilize your video while lighting up your shot. Nirupam covers the use of tripods, in-camera stabilization modes, and frame rates\/resolution. Snoot Photography and Creative Macro Lighting: Underwater snoots are devices that reduce the beam width from your strobe to isolate your subject &#8211; often producing black backgrounds. This class includes a demonstration of using snoots and ideas for creative macro lighting. Nirupam will talk about tools including colour filters and magic tubes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Photographing Whale Sharks (Short Class): Whale sharks move a lot quicker than they look! This class is designed to show you how to use automatic camera modes like shutter priority and aperture priority to change your settings quickly and accurately when photographing whale sharks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Photographing Sea Lions (Short Class): Sea Lions are a lot of fun to play with but can be frustrating to photograph! This class goes over my recommended lighting techniques, autofocus techniques, and settings for getting great detail and colour in your sea lion photos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During dives, Nirupam will be offering underwater help to provide lighting and triangle of exposure settings advice to the best of my abilities while we dive. Unless there are strong currents, he will be available by request to anyone. He will also be available underwater to anyone who is having camera issues and can try to fix any problems that are occurring underwater. Nirupam will be available for 1-on-1 advice throughout the workshop and will have open sessions in the evenings before bed to help with lightroom and any questions that people have.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><a name=\"Accommodations\"><\/a>About the Rocio Del Mar<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">Rocio Del Mar is one of the most popular liveaboards sailing in the area, offering excellent service and fantastic food. There are 10 cabins for up to a maximum of 20 divers, all offering private bathrooms with hot shower stalls, Western-style toilets, and above-height windows. Cabins are carpeted and have air-conditioning, plus convenient gear and clothes storage drawers beneath the beds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-3.jpg\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-21781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-3.jpg\" alt=\"Rocio Del Mar\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\" width=\"284\" height=\"213\" class=\"null\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-3.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-3-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-3-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-sundeck.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-21782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-sundeck.jpg\" alt=\"Rocio Del Mar\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\" width=\"319\" height=\"213\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"null\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-sundeck.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-sundeck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-sundeck-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-sundeck-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/RDM-2018-2-Cabins_1to6_1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-21064\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/RDM-2018-2-Cabins_1to6_1.jpg\" alt=\"Rocio Del Mar\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: 200px;\" class=\"null\" \/><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-2.jpg\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-21783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-2.jpg\" alt=\"Rocio Del Mar\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\" width=\"294\" height=\"200\" class=\"null\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-2.jpg 881w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-2-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-2-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-2-600x409.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-5.jpg\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-21784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-5.jpg\" alt=\"Rocio Del Mar\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\" width=\"284\" height=\"213\" class=\"null\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-5.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-5-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rocio-del-mar-5-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/RDM-2018-8-Dining_Room1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-21067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/RDM-2018-8-Dining_Room1.jpg\" alt=\"Rocio Del Mar\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"null\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #ee6b31; font-size: 18px; text-transform: uppercase;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterdivetravel.com\/rocio-del-mar-liveaboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out this page<\/a> to see more details and customer reviews on the Rocio Del Mar.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rocio-del-mar-layout.png\" title=\"Rocio Del Mar\" style=\"font-size: 15px; text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-22056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rocio-del-mar-layout.png\" alt=\"Rocio Del Mar Deck Plan\" width=\"500\" height=\"386\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"null\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rocio-del-mar-layout.png 634w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rocio-del-mar-layout-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rocio-del-mar-layout-600x464.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#TopMenu\" class=\"back-link\">Back to Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 25.2px;\"><a name=\"TripLeader\"><\/a>About the Trip Leader<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignleft size-full wp-image-21838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/NirupamNigam_Bio_0.jpg\" width=\"169\" height=\"200\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; float: left; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;\" \/><strong>Nirupam Nigam<\/strong>&nbsp;is a dedicated underwater photographer and fisheries scientist. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in Southern California&#8217;s Channel Islands. He received degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, at the University of Washington. He spent some time as a fisheries observer on fishing vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific, collecting data for NOAA. When he is not at sea, he is traveling with his wife and taking photos.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As the Editor-in-Chief of the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Underwater Photography Guide<\/a>&nbsp;and the Chief Marketing Officer at&nbsp;<a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/\">Bluewater Photo &amp; Video<\/a>, Nirupam is one of the world&#8217;s few full-time underwater photography editors. You can get in touch with him at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nirupam@uwphotographyguide.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nirupam@uwphotographyguide.com<\/a>&nbsp;or through his website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photosfromthesea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.photosfromthesea.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterdivetravel.com\/travel-advisor-nirupam-nigam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about Nirupam here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterdivetravel.com\/trip-galapagos-may-2023#TopMenu\" class=\"back-link\">Back to Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a name=\"GettingThere\"><\/a>Flight Information<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">Trip attendees will fly in and out of Phoenix, Arizona, which is the closest international airport. You should fly in on Saturday morning and arrive before 11 am.&nbsp; For return flights, book anytime after 2 pm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">Head Out To Rocky Point offers a shuttle service to and from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and takes you directly to the boat. It takes approximately 3.5-4 hours. The cost is $150 per person, round trip. All passengers will be picked up at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport at 1pm, Terminal 4, Door 5 outside on the far side of the street. The shuttles are clearly marked Head Out To Rocky Point. The shuttle will stop at the border so passengers can purchase&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mexicotouristcard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico Tourist Cards<\/a>.&nbsp; If you choose to stay at a hotel the evening prior, be sure to be back at the airport by 12:30 so you can comfortably get to the shuttle departure area by 1pm. On disembarkation day the shuttle departs the boat at 7am.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">Book the round-trip Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headouttorockypoint.com\/scuba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.headouttorockypoint.com\/scuba<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"FlightPackage\"><\/a>Flight Package&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our group trips attract guests from all over the globe and many of our customers prefer to book their own flights to take advantage of mileage points or credit card discounts. For these reasons, flights are not included in our group trip packages.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, we are more than happy to work with you to find the best travel itinerary for your trip and will gladly give suggestions and advice, even if you make the final booking. We will check through your travel reservations at any time to ensure they fit with the trip schedule and can give recommendations on transit hotels and day tours where needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you would like us to book flights and transit hotels for domestic and\/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Please be advised that there is a ticketing fee for this service. <strong><a href=\"mailto:trips@bluewaterdivetravel.com?subject=Ultimate%20Whale Shark &amp; Sea Lion Sea Of Cortez Trip 2025\">Contact Us<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#TopMenu\" class=\"back-link\">Back to Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><a name=\"ScubaGear\"><\/a>Recommended Scuba Gear<\/h3>\n<p>Download our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SeaofCortez_Scuba_Gear_Recommendations.pdf\">full scuba gear guide to Sea of Cortez<\/a>, Bluewater Travel guests receive 10% OFF! Click the image below to download (PDF).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SeaofCortez_Scuba_Gear_Recommendations.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-22239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/download.jpeg\" width=\"283\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/download.jpeg 970w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/download-212x300.jpeg 212w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/download-724x1024.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/download-768x1086.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/download-600x849.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-22238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SeaofCortez_Scuba_Gear_Recommendations.pdf\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">5mm Wetsuit.<\/span> <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/waterproof-w8-5mm-wetsuit-for-men?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterproof W7 5mm wetsuit.<\/a> This suit has a great design with side pockets and wrist and ankle seals. The front zip makes donning and doffing easy.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Mask.<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mares-x-vision-ultra-liquidskin-dive-mask?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener\">Mares x Vision Ultra Liquidskin<\/a><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">.<\/span><\/span> Extremely comfortable and wide lenses for optimal vision during photography.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Fins.<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mares-volo-full-foot-race-fins?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mares Volo full foot fins<\/a>.<\/span> Ideal water temperature for closed heel fins and easy to travel with since no booties are required.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">BCD.<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/oceanic-biolite-travel-bcd?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceanic travelight BCD<\/a>.<\/span> A great option for travel, available in 2 colors, back inflator for that perfect trim<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Snorkel.<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mares-ergo-dry-snorkel?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mares Ergo Dry snorkel<\/a>.<\/span> A dry snorkel that is designed to reduce drag allowing effortless movement in the water<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Dive computer.<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"> <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/garmin-descent-g2-dive-watch?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Garmin G2<\/a>.<\/span> Great for tracking your snorkeling activities, freediving and scuba dives.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">GPS tracking device.<\/span> <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/garmin-inreach-mini-2?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener\">Garmin In InReach Mini<\/a> &#8211; for that what if I get lost moment. Keeps you in contact with emergency services.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Dry Bag.<\/span> <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/stahlsac-abyss-duffel-dive-bag?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener\">Stahlsac Abyss Duffel Dive bag<\/a> &#8211; Comes in different sizes, weather proof and super durable. Great for travel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Regulator.<\/span> <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mares-ultra-62x-dive-regulator?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener\">Mares Ultra 62X<\/a>. Consistent air supply no matter what depth. This is a versatile option and can be used in cold water, too.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Hooded Vest.<\/span> Ensures maximum warmth. Try the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/weefine-solar-zoom-1500-dive-light?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bare Ultrawarmth 5\/3mm<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Scuba Gear Accessories&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/weefine-solar-zoom-1500-dive-light?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener\">Dive light<\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/orcatorch-scuba-diving-pointer-p11-muck-stick?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muck Stick<\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mares-diver-marker-buoy-all-in-one?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMB and Reel<\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/bluewater-travel-dry-bags?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dry bag<\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mares-puck-4-dive-computer?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener\">Back up computer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Recommended Photo Gear&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>Diving in the Sea of Cortez offers encounters with whale sharks, sea lions, hammerheads, manta rays, and vibrant reefs All being large ocean animals, it is advised to set your gear up for wide angle photography.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Action Cam \/ Smartphone Options:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Action Camera housings for the<a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/gopro-hero-13-black?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> GoPro hero 13<\/a> in a <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/isotta-gopro-black-underwater-housing?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isotta GoPro Housing<\/a> with an <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/isotta-tray-for-go-pro?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isotta Tray<\/a> and a wide angle wet lens for wide angle shooting, with <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/sea-sea-lx-4000sw-fs-underwater-video-light?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sea &amp; Sea underwater video lights<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We recommend the <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/weefine-wfh07-universal-smartphone-housing?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weefine WFH07 underwater housing<\/a>, which caters for most smartphones. Add a Weefine tray for more control, and you will be ready to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Compact Camera Options:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/sony-rx100-vii-camera?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sony RX100 VII Camera<\/a> with a <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/nauticam-rx100-vii-pro-package?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nauticam RX100VII Housing<\/a> with a <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/nauticam-wet-wide-lens-wwl-1b?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WWL-1b wet lens<\/a> for wide angle shooting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Full Frame Mirrorless Options:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>With fast moving subjects, large subjects, autofocus is the key. The Sony A7RV is an incredible camera with superb autofocus. Placed in a <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/nauticam-sony-a7r-v-underwater-housing?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nauticam NA-A7RV underwater housing<\/a> with Nauticam\u2019s superb wet optics (<a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/nauticam-wacp-1b-wide-angle-conversion-port?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WACP-1b<\/a>) will be your best option to get your bucket list image. Paired with a pair of <a href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/sea-sea-ys-d3-strobe?utm_source=bluewaterdivetravel&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=cortezinfopage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YS-D3 II strobes<\/a> from Sea &amp; Sea will be the best lighting option with fast recycle rates.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"Payment\"><\/a>Payment Schedule<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li><strong>Deposit: <\/strong>$825<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment 2: <\/strong>$825 due 15 January 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balance: <\/strong>due 15 April 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#TopMenu\" class=\"back-link\">Back to Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<div class=\"white-block\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a name=\"Book\"><\/a><a name=\"Book\"><\/a>Got Questions? 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