FAQ Great White Trip
Guadalupe Island
What is the diving like at Guadalupe Island?
Adventuring out to Guadalupe Island is all about getting in the water and being closer to great white sharks then you ever imagined. It’s a one day open ocean sail out to Guadalupe Island. The island is 25 miles long and we anchor where the waters are almost always calm. The truly amazing thing about this destination is the sheer number of great white sharks.
When should I book my flights?
We suggest flying in the day before the boat departs. This allows time for any delays or missing baggage. After the trip we also suggest you depart the following day to account for any delays at the border.
What airport should I fly into?
You have two options for airports for your Guadalupe adventure. You can fly into the San Diego airport (SAN), and then proceed to our San Diego hospitality suite. Alternatively you can also fly into the Tijuana airport (TIJ).
Where should I stay before my trip?
We are pleased to be working with the Holiday Inn San Diego – Bayside to bring you the best deal on accommodations in San Diego. Located across the street from our San Diego hospitality suite, there is no better place to settle in before your great white shark adventure! Please click here for more information.
Where do I meet the boat?
Please meet us at our San Diego hospitality suite. The suite will be open at 12:00 pm on your departure day; we load baggage and depart at 7:30 pm. The transfer is approximately 2 hours to your ship waiting for you in Ensenada, Mexico. Mexican custom regulations require all guests exit the vehicle at the border with their belongings, obtain a tourist card and then walk through customs before boarding the vehicle again. We will help you. No problemo!
Alternatively, you may also meet us directly in Ensenada, Mexico. If you are meeting us directly in Mexico and you are not a Mexican citizen, you must stop and get an FMM. Click here for more info.
What should I bring?
The ship normally arrives at Ensenada approx. at 2:00PM. Arrival time is always subject to weather and may be later. Guests who met us in Ensenada will be be transferred back to Tijuana Airport in Ensenada. Guests who met us in San Diego will be transferred back to San Diego hospitality suite or San Diego Airport. The coach typically arrives in San Diego by 7:00 PM. Please do not book return flights earlier than 9:00 PM.
What is included in the trip?Accommodation, all meals (continental breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert), non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, weights, weight belts, daily room service, towels, in-water divemastering, end of trip slideshow DVD and onboard facilities such as the hot tub and lounge.
Additional CostsPort Fee of $65.00 USD per person payable in cash onboard, transfers between airport and hospitality suite, gift shop purchases, bar, crew gratuities, dive gear rentals and optional wi-fi access onboard. Nitrox is available for $20.00 USD per dive day.
Dive InsuranceProof of Dive Insurance from a reputable provider, such as DAN or Dive Assure, is required when you check in to the hospitality suite for all of our trips. No need to worry, we can assist with this purchase once you arrive! Please note, travel insurance cannot be purchased last minute after a weather event has been “named.” Please check out our Storm Policy.
Weather & Clothing
Surface weather at Socorro Island and Guadalupe Island is similar to southern California climate. Very warm during the day, and cool at night. Summer clothing should be fine for your trip. We recommend bringing a sweater, pants and a windbreaker/rain jacket.
Emergency Calls
A satellite phone is available on board with airtime charges of $3.00 USD per minute. Should you want to leave an emergency number for family and friends at home, please use our office number, +1-604-241-1918. If it is outside office hours there will be an emergency number on the answering machine for our on call shore side duty officer.
What is the diving like at Guadalupe Island?
Adventuring out to Guadalupe Island is all about getting in the water and being closer to great white sharks then you ever imagined. It’s a one day open ocean sail out to Guadalupe Island. The island is 25 miles long and we anchor where the waters are almost always calm. The truly amazing thing about this destination is the sheer number of great white sharks.
When should I book my flights?
We suggest flying in the day before the boat departs. This allows time for any delays or missing baggage. After the trip we also suggest you depart the following day to account for any delays at the border.
What airport should I fly into?
You have two options for airports for your Guadalupe adventure. You can fly into the San Diego airport (SAN), and then proceed to our San Diego hospitality suite. Alternatively you can also fly into the Tijuana airport (TIJ).
Where should I stay before my trip?
We are pleased to be working with the Holiday Inn San Diego – Bayside to bring you the best deal on accommodations in San Diego. Located across the street from our San Diego hospitality suite, there is no better place to settle in before your great white shark adventure! Please click here for more information.
Where do I meet the boat?
Please meet us at our San Diego hospitality suite. The suite will be open at 12:00 pm on your departure day; we load baggage and depart at 7:30 pm. The transfer is approximately 2 hours to your ship waiting for you in Ensenada, Mexico. Mexican custom regulations require all guests exit the vehicle at the border with their belongings, obtain a tourist card and then walk through customs before boarding the vehicle again. We will help you. No problemo!
Alternatively, you may also meet us directly in Ensenada, Mexico. If you are meeting us directly in Mexico and you are not a Mexican citizen, you must stop and get an FMM. Click here for more info.
What should I bring?
- Valid Passport
- Visa (if required)
- Credit Card (if applicable)
- Mask
- Hooded Vest (recommended)
- Wetsuit (5-7mm recommended)
- Booties
- Personal toiletries
- Camera gear
- Plenty of film/memory cards
- A good book
The ship normally arrives at Ensenada approx. at 2:00PM. Arrival time is always subject to weather and may be later. Guests who met us in Ensenada will be be transferred back to Tijuana Airport in Ensenada. Guests who met us in San Diego will be transferred back to San Diego hospitality suite or San Diego Airport. The coach typically arrives in San Diego by 7:00 PM. Please do not book return flights earlier than 9:00 PM.
What is included in the trip?Accommodation, all meals (continental breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert), non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, weights, weight belts, daily room service, towels, in-water divemastering, end of trip slideshow DVD and onboard facilities such as the hot tub and lounge.
Additional CostsPort Fee of $65.00 USD per person payable in cash onboard, transfers between airport and hospitality suite, gift shop purchases, bar, crew gratuities, dive gear rentals and optional wi-fi access onboard. Nitrox is available for $20.00 USD per dive day.
Dive InsuranceProof of Dive Insurance from a reputable provider, such as DAN or Dive Assure, is required when you check in to the hospitality suite for all of our trips. No need to worry, we can assist with this purchase once you arrive! Please note, travel insurance cannot be purchased last minute after a weather event has been “named.” Please check out our Storm Policy.
Weather & Clothing
Surface weather at Socorro Island and Guadalupe Island is similar to southern California climate. Very warm during the day, and cool at night. Summer clothing should be fine for your trip. We recommend bringing a sweater, pants and a windbreaker/rain jacket.
Emergency Calls
A satellite phone is available on board with airtime charges of $3.00 USD per minute. Should you want to leave an emergency number for family and friends at home, please use our office number, +1-604-241-1918. If it is outside office hours there will be an emergency number on the answering machine for our on call shore side duty officer.