Socorro Island LiveAboard
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Our Socorro season runs from the beginning of November through the end of May. Our trips are nine days, eight nights, with seven days of diving.
The Revillagigedo Islands, also known as the Revillagigedo Archipelago, are a group of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, renowned for their unique ecosystem. These islands are home to many endemic plant and animal species, with Socorro Island being the most diverse in flora and fauna.
Located 250 miles off Baja Mexico’s southern shore, our trips to the Socorro Islands include diving at San Benedicto, Socorro, and Roca Partida. These islands are a magnet for the world’s largest ocean pelagic animals. You’ll encounter schooling hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, friendly bottlenose dolphins, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, clouds of jacks and barracuda, tuna, wahoo, oceanic white tip sharks, whale sharks, and manta rays.
Manta Rays are the highlight of the Socorro Islands. “The Boiler,” a submerged sea mount and cleaning station, is a magical dive site where the mantas are friendly and enjoy human presence. It’s an exceptional place to experience the manta magic.
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Humpback whales visit from mid-December to mid-April. During this time, you can often hear the singing of mating males during your dives, and surface sightings are very common.
Whale sharks are seen in November, December, and May. May is also a prime time for spotting giant bait balls and pods of false orcas.
This destination can only be explored by a liveaboard dive vessel, with a one-way trip taking approximately 20-24 hours. The underwater topography includes boulders and incredible walls, with minimal coral as this is a cooler water destination.
Our crew aboard the “Adventure” is dedicated to making your visit to Revillagigedo unforgettable. Let us know if there is anything you need during your trip.
PLEASE NOTE: Socorro Park rules prohibit wearing gloves or knives and using flashlights. Night dives are also prohibited. Lights attached to cameras are allowed.
DIVING
Our crew is here to help you in any way possible to make your visit to the Socorro Islands an unforgettable experience.
We provide 80 cubic ft. aluminum tanks that are both DIN & yoke compatible as well as weights.
The divers will be divided into 3 groups. Each group will have its own divemaster to lead the dives. Dives will be made from two 20′ inflatable dinghy’s, each with a driver vigilantly looking for bubbles. The inflatables have very sturdy, easy to use ladders. Upon surfacing, the dingy will come to you. Divers will remove their BCD and the driver will lift it into the boat. Once at the ladder, divers remove their fins and climb in the boat. When the dinghy gets back to the boat, the crew will put your gear away for you.
DATES
Excursion Calendar 2024:
November 15th – 23rd AVAILABLE
November 29th – December 7th AVAILABLE
Excursion Calendar 2025:
January 10th – 18th AVAILABLE
January 24th – February 1st AVAILABLE
February 7th – 15th AVAILABLE
February 21st – 29th AVAILABLE
November 15th – 23rd AVAILABLE
November 29th – December 7th AVAILABLE
PRICING
Total Accommodation 18 Divers
Price per accommodation:
Double Cabin top floor (With view) $4,250 USD
Double Cabin $3,800 USD
Quad Cabin $3,000 USD
ITINERARY
9-day Excursion, 7 days scuba diving (19 tanks)
1st day: Boarding for departure at 10 a.m.
2nd day: Arrive at San Benedicto at 12:00p.m., 2 dives.
3rd day: Dive San Benedicto, 3 dives, depart to Socorro.
4th day: Arrive at Socorro, 3 dives, Navy inspection. Depart to Roca Partida.
5th day: Arrive at Roca Partida, 3 dives.
6th day: Dive Roca Partida, 3 dives. Depart to Socorro or San Benedicto.
7th day: Socorro/San Benedicto, 3 dives.
8th day: Dive San Benedicto, 2 dives. Depart to Cabo San Lucas.
9th day: Arrive to Cabo late afternoon, Disembark or guests may sleep on the boat.
ABOUT THE BOAT
The “Adventure” is of the utmost seaworthiness and is approved by the Mexican Coast Guard and It is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics and all safety equipment required. The boat is equipped with a compressor to fill both compressed air or nitrox tanks onboard.
The Adventure is 100’ long. The number of guests we can accommodate is 19; there are 8 air-conditioned cabins that sleep 2 guests each and cabins that sleep 4 guests. All our cabins have a vanity with hot and cold water, a large drawer for each person and extra space under the bed for larger items and outlets (110V/60Hz). There are 2 cabins on the second floor of the boat that also include a window with a view of the ocean. Our crew cleans the rooms and bathrooms daily and provides clean towels every day.
The “Adventure” has 2 air-conditioned bathrooms. Our women’s restroom has 3 toilets, 2 full size showers and 2 vanities’. Our men’s bathroom has 2 urinals, 2 toilets, 2 vanity’s and 2 full size showers. The bathrooms are shared with all the passengers and each bathroom has their own soap and shampoo dispensers.
The galley is air-conditioned and can accommodate all 19 passengers it is equipped with comfortable seating for eating and relaxing as well as a TV and a computer desk.
On the second deck there is a large, shaded sundeck with lawn chairs for relaxing in between dives.
- ENTERTAINMENT
Feel free to bring your own books, CD’s, and DVDs. We have a collection of these onboard and the crew especially appreciate new entertainment.MANDATORY
DAN insurance
Dive Computer, and Safety Sausage (SMB)
Liability release waiver
Proof of certification (Advanced or higher)
*Proof of diving certification and dive insurance is required. Without proof, you will not be able to dive. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Nitrox Certification (if not certified course is available on board for $200 USD). - INCLUDED
9 Breakfast, lunch, and dinners
Appetizers
Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages (water, soda, coffee, tea, juice, and milk)
Tanks, weight belts and weights
Bilingual dive masters
Room and towel cleaning service
Lifeline marine radio for use during voyageNOT INCLUDED
Dive gear, camera, DAN insurance
$120 USD Park fee per day of diving ($720 USD Total)
Nitrox tanks ($180 USD for entire trip)
Transportation
Flights
Accommodation prior to boarding
Alcoholic beverages
Personal spending money
Crew gratuity - AVAILABLE FOR EXTRA COST
Transportation service from airport to boat from Los Cabos or La Paz
Dive gear rentals
DAN Insurance
Lifeline marine rescue radioRECOMMENDATIONS
Biodegradable sunscreen
Light luggage
Arrive at least one day prior to boarding
Covid 19 test
Travel insurance - SUGGESTED GEAR & CLOTHING
We absolutely recommend exposure protection (wetsuits/light dry suits) on our trips. Water temperatures range from 75°-82°F (24°-28°C) depending on the time of year.
December 80° February 75° April 75° January 75° March 75° May 80°
PACK LIGHT! The dress is casual. Bring a light jacket. Do not forget your hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Stream2Sea makes reef-safe sunscreen.RENTAL DIVE EQUIPMENT
BCD – $85 USD entire trip
Regulator – $85 USD entire trip
Fins – $85 USD entire trip
Mask – $85 USD entire trip
Wetsuit – $85 USD entire trip
Combo 2 piece: $140 USD
Combo 3 piece: $180 USD
- PARK FEE AND EXCEPTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
The park fee for Socorro is 120USD per day of diving. For the entire trip with 6 days of diving, it is $720 USD. This fee does not apply to travel days. This fee must be paid before the trip and can be paid in cash or with credit card.
PARK FEE EXCEPTIONS
OVER 60 AND RETIRED: For people who are over 60 and can provide documentation that they are retired or pensioned; the park fee will be waived. According to CONANP, any official document with the words “RETIRED” or “PENSIONED” will be accepted along with a current passport photo. Any other documentation will NOT be accepted.
In our experience, US citizens who are receiving retirement benefits from the Social Security Administration can download a Benefit Verification Letter from the www.SSA.gov website.
ACTIVE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: A 50% discount is available for ACTIVE/CURRENT students and teachers for students and teachers. A photocopy of an identification card with a photo and the current date is required to get this discount.
Please note that CONANP has the final word if a document is accepted or not. If they do not verify the exception before the trip. The applicant will be required to pay all park fees if it is not accepted.OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All guests are required to have dive insurance. Dive insurance can be purchased at www.DiversAlertNetwork.org. If you have private health insurance coverage for dive accidents, provide only the page that states coverage for a scuba diving accident, evacuation, and the declaration page showing you are the owner of the policy and policy number.
We recommend you purchase trip insurance.
The crossing from San Jose del Cabo to the Socorro Islands takes approximately 26-28 hours. It is open sea, therefore, please be prepared in case we are faced with rough seas. There are several over-the-counter remedies that can help you. In case you have a propensity to motion sickness or are concerned that you might develop symptoms, please prepare yourself with preventive measures before departure.
UNFORESEEN EVENTS / TRIP INSURANCE / TRIP INTERRUPTION
Passenger safety is paramount and therefore the captain has the sole discretion to change, delay, return early or cancel the cruise if necessary. These reasons include but are not limited to bad weather, perils of the sea, acts of God, political incidents, or force majeure.
Trip insurance is suggested as it provides you with reimbursement for unused, non-refundable, pre-paid trip costs if you are prevented from taking your trip due to a covered reason. All trip insurance is not the same, it is important to make sure that you purchase travel insurance that includes travel interruption.
Trip insurance can be purchased at www.DiversAlertNetwork.org. - INDIVIDUALS
Deposits
25% deposit is due to hold the reservation.
25% is due six months prior to the scheduled trip date.
Remaining balance is due three months prior to scheduled trip date.
Cancellations
There is no penalty for cancellations made 9 months or more prior to the scheduled trip date.
25% of the full rate will be forfeited for cancellations made 91 days to 9 months prior to the scheduled trip date 50% of the full rate will be forfeited for cancellations made 61 to 90 days prior to the scheduled trip date.
No refunds for cancellations made 60 days prior or less to the scheduled trip date.GROUPS
Deposits
A $5,000 non-refundable deposit is due to hold the reservation.
25% of the trip price is due one year prior to the scheduled trip date (the $5000 deposit can be used to make up the 25% deposit).
25% is due six months prior to the scheduled trip date.
Cancellations
There is no penalty for cancellations made 12 months or more prior to the scheduled trip date however the $5000 deposit is non-refundable.
25% of the full rate will be forfeited for cancellations made 12 months to six months prior to the scheduled trip date.
50% of the full rate will be forfeited for cancellations made six months to 91 days prior to the scheduled trip date.
No refunds for cancellations made 90 days or less prior to the scheduled trip date.
