Dive in Socorro With the Best Value Liveaboard!

Why We Love It

With only 16 divers on board and 6 days of diving, this is the best value liveaboard in Socorro! Divers and scientists from around the world come to dive with its giant manta rays, some friendly dolphins, and up to 10 species of sharks. In March, it will be peak humpback whale season, so the toughest decision you'll have to make will be where to look underwater! You'll dive around San Benedicto, Socorro, and Roca Partida - the best of Socorro without breaking the bank!

Conservation

During the dives, you can take pictures of giant manta rays unique spot patterns. Every year the liveaboard holds several citizen science trips.

Who Is It For?

For passionate experienced divers. Medium currents attract the pelagic life, and a minimum of 50 logged dives and Advanced Open Water certification (Level 2) is required. The Quad cabins are perfect for families or group of friends traveling together. Individual travelers are more than welcome too!

Prices and Dates

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What's included?

9 nights cruise, in a quad shared cabin with air-conditioning on the lower deck
Shared bathroom (one per cabin) on the main deck
6 days diving, up to 21 dives
One guide for 8 divers: the smallest groups in Socorro!
All meals (International, Mexican and Asian cuisine). Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Water, local beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea
A glass of wine at dinner
Weights and belts
Port fees

What's not included?

Socorro Park fees MX$10,886 (about ... EUR) for the trip (subject to change without notice).
- Park fees can be waived for for retired people over 60 years old, and 50% OFF for teachers and students.
- Specific documentation is required - ask us.
Transfers between San Jose del Cabo international airport (SJD) and the boat: around $15 (about ... EUR) each way
Nitrox $140 (about ... EUR) for the cruise
Full dive equipment rental
Alcoholic drinks other than the ones that are included
WiFi - purchase a local SIM card if needed
Tips for the crew
Fuel Surcharge (applicable only if fuel prices rise above MX$20 (about ... EUR) per liter): $100 (about ... EUR) approximately per trip

Dive Briefing!

Marine Life

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the large Marine Protected Area since 2017, the archipelago is largely uninhabited, with only two naval bases.
You'll get to see oceanic mantas that can grow up to 7 meters (23 feet) in wingspan, some bottlenose dolphins, some whale sharks, and up to 10 varieties of shark - schooling scalloped hammerheads, solitary giant hammerheads, Galápagos, whitetip reef, silver-tip, silky, tiger and oceanic whitetips.
Dive sites: some of the most famous sites we'll visit are The Boiler, a cleaning station for manta rays, The Canyon where you can see several shark species, Cabo Pearce, The Aquarium, Punta Tosca, and the impressive Roca Partida pinnacle.
All dives are planned and executed without decompression stops.
There is a crossing journey of around 30 hours from/to the marina.

Dive Conditions

Season: from November to July: oceanic mantas, bottlenose dolphins and up to 10 species of sharks all these months. From January to April: Humpback whales. November-December and May to July: whale sharks.
Currents: currents can be strong, and the sea, choppy.
Visibility: 20 to 30 m (66 to 98 ft) on most days. Sometimes 15 meters (50 ft) or 45 meters (148 ft)
Water Temperature: 23° to 26°C (73° to 79°F) with a peak of 28° (82°F) in November.
Depth: deep dives mostly

Dive Sites

A total of 21 dives for a 9-night itinerary, with a maximum of 4 dives a day.

DAY 1:

Afternoon: 5:00 pm embarkation
Safety Briefing, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the Harbour.
Evening: crossing to the Revillagigedo archipelago

DAY 2:

During the journey please take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable.

DAY 3:

San Benedicto: 4 dives

DAY 4:

Socorro: 3 dives
Check in with Naval Station

DAY 5:

Socorro: 4 dives

DAY 6:

Roca Partida: 3 dives

DAY 7:

Roca Partida: 3 dives

DAY 8:

San Benedicto: 4 dives

DAY 9:

All day: navigation back to Puerto Los Cabos

DAY 10:

Morning: after breakfast, disembarkation at 08:30 am
Plan a flight preferably on/after 11:00 am from San Jose del Cabo International Airport (SJD)

The Team

Dive operator in the area since 2011
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French
Nitrox course available on board with an additional fee
Maximum 8 divers per guide: the smallest groups in Socorro!

Safety Information

Equipment Recommended: a 5 mm long wetsuit, a hood, dive gloves, an SMB and a marine GPS, and the usual diving equipment.
Insurance: Both dive insurance and travel insurance are mandatory. We recommend DAN Europe that has plans to cover both - ask us for a quote.
Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber: San Jose del Cabo, Baja California, Mexico

Visas, Flights, and More!

Visa Requirements

Many countries’ residents do not require a visa to stay in Mexico for up to 180 days.
Please check the current visa policy that applies for your country on Mexico's Ministry of Tourism website.

How to Get There

International flights to San Jose del Cabo (SJD), Mexico.
Plan to land in San José del Cabo Airport by 3pm on the first day of the cruise, a taxi is only half an hour away to the Marina Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo. The embarkation is at 05:00 pm
We always recommend to land early enough, one day in advance if you can, as the liveaboard won't be able to wait if your flights is delayed or canceled.
On the last day, disembarkation is at 08:30am. Take your flight on/after 11:00 am.