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.

 

Steel-hulled and Spacious

The Valentina liveaboard, which takes divers to the Soccoro Islands, is one of the most spacious vessels heading to the Revillagigedo Archipelago.

The Liveaboard

Valentina-liveboard-scuba-diving-Socorro-Islands | Infinite Blue Dive TravelThe Valentina liveaboard visits the Socorro Islands and measures 37 metres of safe and comfortable steel-hulled dive liveaboard. She was refitted to the highest of standards in 2013 to become a fully-fledged scuba safari vessel. The operation team and crew have over 15 years of experience in the Baja Peninsula area alone. They will ensure you get the most out of your inclusive dive trip to this once-in-a-lifetime scuba destination.

Accommodation

Valentina deluxe double cabin, socorro islands | Infinite Blue Dive TravelThe Valentina caters for up to 20 divers in 10 air-conditioned ensuite cabins. Cabin types consist of:

  • 2 Deluxe Double Plus cabins with 1 double bed and 1 single bed (non-bunk)
  • 1 Valentina Double cabin with a double bed. which is great for a couple and in high demand!
  • 7 Deluxe Twin cabins with large, spacious bunk beds.

She also has a large air-conditioned saloon and dining area and a sundeck with comfy loungers for relaxed surface intervals and star-gazing.

Food Onboard

Saloon and bar area, Valentina liveaboard, Socorro Islands | Infinite Blue Dive TravelThree meals a day and snacks ensure you will not be going hungry during your Socorro dive adventure. The Valentina offers an inclusive, positive menu and caters for vegan and plant-based divers. Contact us for more information regarding the food onboard and how we can make your liveaboard trip exceptionally memorable.

The kitchen creates various Mexican, European, and Asian-style dishes served in the comfortable, air-conditioned saloon. The bar area on the main deck offers complimentary beverages, including draft beer and soft drinks.

The Diving

Valentina liveaboard, Socorro , diving tenders| Infinite Blue Dive Travel

What a stunning image! This could be you heading off on one of the vessel’s dive tenders to dive Socorro. These divers are probably about to encounter colossal manta rays, a friendly local dolphin population, many species of sharks, and perhaps even a whale. Socorro is affectionately referred to as ‘mini Galapagos‘ for good reason, and because of this, dive trips to the archipelago book up years in advance.

Facilities Onboard the Valentina Liveaboard

  • 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 the Socorro Islands Marine Park | Port fees (payable onboard), equipment rental (if any), and PADI course fees (if any). The marine park fee can alter occasionally, and there may sometimes be fuel surcharges.

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 Valentina Socorro Schedule

  • Day 1: 12:00|14:00|17:30 Travel from SJD airport to Valentina. 15:00 to 18:00 Check-in at Puerto Los Cabos. At 21:00, the Boat will sail out for San Benedicto. Approximately 24 hours of sailing time. (Dinner).
  • Day 2: Sailing for San Benedicto. Relax and enjoy your stay. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).
  • Day 3: El Boiler — Giant manta rays, Dolphins. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).
  • Day 4: El Canyon—School of Hammerhead Sharks, Giant Mantas (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).
  • Day 5: Roca Partida—Various species of Sharks, School of Jacks (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).
  • Day 6: Roca Partida — Various species of Sharks, School of Jacks (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).
  • Day 7: Cabo Pierce — Humpback Whale (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).
  • Day 8: Cabo Pierce — Humpback Whale, Giant Manta rays (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).
  • Day 9: After one dive, sail back to Land. There will be approximately 24 hours of sailing time. Relax and enjoy your stay. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).
  • Day 10: After breakfast: Check out from 8am-10am. 10:00 | 12:00 Shared transfer to San Jose Del Cabo (SJD) airport (Breakfast).

Sample Sea of Cortez Schedule

  • Day 1: Arrival at La Paz Airport. Transfer to our marina. Check-In. No dinner is served.
  • Day 2: 3-4 dives. Suwanee Reef, La Reyna
  • Day 3: 3-4 dives. Los Islotes, El Bajo
  • Day 4 and 5: 3-4 dives. El Bajo, 3-4 dives
  • Day 6: 3-4 dives. Las Animas, San Francisquito
  • Day 7: Two dives and a whale shark search (snorkelling). Punta Lobos, Salvatierra Wreck, and Whale Shark Search. Transfer to your hotel (we can arrange a hotel after check-out upon your request).

Dive Packages

Socorro 10D | 9N
from $3990 USDper person
  • 9 nights onboard the Valentina
  • Full board, inclusive meals and snacks
  • Up to 18 dives.
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Sea of Cortez 7D | 6N
from $2840 USDper person
  • Up to 20 dives.
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Sea of Cortez Exploration
from $2690 USDper person
  • Up to 17 dives.
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