Oceanic Mantas, Humpback Whales and Hammerheads… Welcome to Socorro!

Why We Love It

From the moment you arrive in Los Cabos, you know you are in for an extraordinary adventure. Off the West Coast of Mexico, Socorro, also known as the "Revillagigedo Archipelago", is well-known among scientists who go there to study oceanic mantas and whale sharks. Many species of sharks, including hammerheads, are also present. From January to April, it is humpback whale season! Enter a fantastic world of volcanic islands and spectacular marine life... welcome to Socorro!

Conservation

The Guadalupe and Socorro Conservation Funds have supported scientific research and conservation work in the Sea of Cortez, at Socorro, Clipperton, and Guadalupe Islands since 2004. They also support various charities such as Dive into the Pink and PADI Project Aware.

Who Is It For?

For pelagic lovers and advanced divers who have seen it all already, this experience is for you. Also available on board are kayaks, paddle boards, an open air movie theater, and a hot tub.

Prices and Dates

NOTE: There is a crossing journey of 24 to 28 hours from/to Cabo San Lucas.

Dive Briefing!

Marine Life

• Socorro Island is part of the Revillagigedos, a group of small islands off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.
• Depending on the season, you can see oceanic mantas, bottlenose dolphins and up to 10 varieties of sharks - schooling scalloped hammerheads, solitary giant hammerheads, Galápagos, whitetip reef, silver-tip, silky, tiger and oceanic whitetips, as well as humpback whales, whale sharks and bait balls in season.
• Dive sites: all dive sites are located in Socorro, San Benedicto and Roca Partida. Sites may change due to ocean conditions.
• All dives are planned and executed without decompression stops

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

The Team

• Dive operator with over 25 years of experience in the area
• 3 boats
• Guests dive into three different groups according to their level and preferences in guidance
• Dive courses possible with additional costs - ask us.
• Maximum divers per group: 10
• English-speaking crew

Safety Information

• Equipment Recommended: 5 to 7 mm wetsuit, dive computer, surface marker buoy (SMB), and a whistle. Go for the nitrox.
• 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. We always recommend arriving and leaving one day before or after.
• Another option is going to Mexico City and taking an internal flight with Interjet (usually two flights a day, starting at $76 (about ... EUR) one way) or Aeromexico (usually six flights a day, starting at $170 (about ... EUR) one way).
• Make sure you have enough time for transfers between terminals and/or airports.

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• Bring sunscreen, a hat, mosquito repellent, a rash guard, and a sweater or light-weight jacket.