Socorro

Scuba dive the remote Socorro Islands, only by liveaboard, and a 26-hour sail from Cabo. You will be rewarded with possibly one of the best diving experiences of your life. Comprised of four volcanic islands (the Revillagigedo Archipelago) located in the Pacific off the coast of the Baja peninsula, the diving provides the chance for big animal encounters, a pelagic paradise.

Experience giant Pacific manta at the boiler, San Benedicto, Humpback Whales, dolphins, and sharks at Socorro, and schools of Jacks and Tuna at Roca Partida. This destination rivals Cocos Island or the Galapagos for sheer exhilaration. The Revillagigedo Archipelago National Park was created in December 2017. The country’s largest marine protected area covers 57,176 square miles (148,087 square kilometres) and safeguards from fishing and other extractive activities.

 

The Most Inclusive Liveaboard Operator in Socorro.

The team at Mexico Liveaboards goes out of its way on both vessels to ensure every diver or non-diving guest is catered for. She also runs naturalist expeditions.

The Liveaboard

Quino_el_Guardian dive tenders banner | Infinite Blue Dive TravelThe Quino El Guardian, measuring 27.5 metres in length and with a comfortable beam of  7 metres, is quite simply the best budget option for diving the Socorro Islands. She is a very seaworthy vessel crewed by highly experienced staff, who will ensure you get the most from this bucket list scuba destination. Although the price on this vessel is lower than most heading out to the archipelago, safety, service and inclusivity are not skimped on in the slightest.

The Quino El Guardian runs some awesome specialised trips or inclusive dive adventures. Your dive trip will also aid children in local Mexican fishing communities learn about conserving the ocean, through Heroes Del Mar.

Accommodation

Quino_el_Guardian cabins, Socorro | Infinite Blue Dive Travel

Five cabins on the Quino El Guardian cater to up to 16 divers. Four cabins have two upper and two lower bunks, while one has an upper and lower bunk, generally reserved for couples. Rooms are commonly assigned by gender, and each bunk has a curtain for privacy.

The bathrooms are on the dive deck, one for each cabin. Each room is air-conditioned and has plenty of storage for each guest. Cabins on Quino El Guardian are somewhat more straightforward than some other vessels heading to the Socorro Islands, but they are a lot of fun!

Food Onboard

Quino_el_Guardian dining room | Infinite Blue Dive TravelThe cuisine onboard the Quino El Guardian is inclusive and plentiful, catering to vegan, plant-based, and a range of other diets. With a small breakfast before dive number one and a large one after. Lunch is served after the second dive, and snacks arrive after dive three. You will be treated to a three-course dinner in the evening or after the fourth dive. There is also complimentary beer and wine after the last dive of the day.

For more info regarding menus for adapted diets onboard the Quino El Guardian, get in touch with us.

The Scuba Diving

Mexico Liveaboards dolphins with Quino el Guardian bannerOK, yes, I know that this is an above-water image, but aren’t they stunning? The friendly local Dolphin population are just some of the incredible creatures you will meet on a Socorro scuba diving adventure. Alongside a vast array of shark species, including tiger sharks, you will encounter schooling pelagics and giant Pacific manta.

Socorro diving is most well known for the inquisitive mantas that often come to play in scuba divers’ bubbles, but there is also the chance to spot Humpback whales and whale sharks!

Dives will be done from one of the two dive tenders or ‘pangas’ that provide you a safe entrance and exit to this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime scuba diving opportunity.

Quino El Guardian Facilities

  • Hot and cold showers
  • Air-conditioned cabins
  • Sun deck
  • Camera station
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air-conditioned saloon
  • Digital entertainment
  • Sea view cabins
  • En-suite bathrooms
  • Dive tenders
  • Plant-based | vegan food
  • Onboard Kayaks
  • Fantastic multinational crew
  • Charters available
  • Built for diving

 

Trip Exclusions

Please note that the trip cost excludes Marine park | Port fees (payable onboard), equipment rental (if any), and PADI course fees (if any).

Don’t hesitate to contact us for exact details, as the above charges may alter depending on which dive cruise itinerary interests you.

Itinerary

Sample Socorro Schedule for the Quino El Guardian

  • Day 1: Board the boat at 5 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m., and the Quino El Guardian departs shortly thereafter.
  • Day 2: Spent at sea.
  • Day 3: San Benedicto – 4 dives scheduled
  • Day 4: Roca Partida – 3 dives scheduled
  • Day 5: Roca Partida – 3 dives scheduled
  • Day 6: Socorro Island – 3 dives scheduled (check-in with the naval station)
  • Day 7: Socorro Island – 4 dives scheduled
  • Day 8: San Benedicto – 4 dives scheduled – at the end of the day, we will start our return to San Jose del Cabo
  • Day 9: Spent at sea.
  • Day 10: Arrive at San Jose del Cabo early – disembark at 8:30 am.

Sample Sea of Cortez, Midriffs Islands Schedule

  • Day 1: Embark at 5:00 p.m. Puerto Peñasco. Dinner and departure at 7:00 pm.
  • Day 2: Wake up at Refugio Bay on Angel Island. Sunset cruise with Sea lions.
    Potential Dive sites: Angel Rock, La Vela, Lolo’s Cove, El Jardin.
  • Day 3: Angel Island
    Potential Dive sites: Andrea’s Eagle, El Aquario, Las Vivoras, Las Vivoras Night Dive.
  • Day 4: San Pedro Martir
    Potential Dive sites: Ravijunco, Xareni’s Pinnacle, Coromel, Morrito
  • Day 5: San Pedro Martir
    Potential Dive sites: El Arroyo, Punta Martir (Sea Lions), Chayo’s Cove
  • Day 6: Salsipuedes
    Potential Dive sites: Las Animas.
  • Day 7: Start trip back to Puerto Peñasco
    Potential Dive sites: Animas in Bahia de Los Angeles with whale sharks
  • Day 8: Disembark in Puerto Penasco at 7:30 am.

Dive Packages

Socorro 10D | 9N
from $3600 USDper person
  • 9 nights onboard the Quino El Guardian.
  • Full board meals and snacks.
  • Up to 22 dives.
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Socorro 13D | 12N
from $4195 USDper person
  • Up to 33 dives.
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Sea of Cortez 8D | 7N
from $3095 USDper person
  • Up to 22 dives.
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