Many Marine biologists call Farallon Island "an ocean oasis" because of its abundance of pristine marine life. It has also been used as research center by oceanographers from major ecological organizations.

This island is a huge rock refuge for many exotic forms of sea life in the middle of the blue ocean waters. This marine sanctuary, exploding with marine life, birds and a sea lion colony, has been called the "Galapagos of the Sea of Cortez" because it has endemic animals that live only there.

The Sanctuary Express is a 35 ft U.S. coast guard certified vessel. With a top cruising speed at more than 40 knots/hr, the trip, usually 5 hours on any other vessel, is a breeze aboard the Sanctuary Express.

Since this area is great for snorkeling, snorkel equipment and life preservers are available on board for each passenger.