Adventures

For individuals with advanced SCUBA diving experience, the Socorro Islands are a SCUBA diving adventure not to be missed! Located in the eastern Pacific Ocean approximately 250 miles south of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – at the tip of the Baja peninsula – these islands have been compared to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador or Cocos Island in Costa Rica because of the big animal encounters they provide.  

Our trips to the Socorro Islands are scheduled November - June because we have found these months to be the best for favorable weather conditions and to encounter the large pelagics that roam this area. Specifically from mid January through mid April the Socorro Islands are home to a large population of humpback whales that come here to breed and calve. Whale sharks are a special treat at the islands; they find us in November/December and late April/May/June. The giant Pacific manta, pods of wild bottlenose dolphin, extremely large tuna (the world record yellowfin is from these waters), wahoo and thick schools of jacks are all encountered underwater on a regular basis throughout the entire season. Add to the mix visiting hammerhead cleaning stations plus sometimes encountering up to seven species of sharks on a single dive, and you have the opportunity to experience some of the best big animal diving in the world!

Socorro Islands Itinerary (9 Days Trip Example)

Pre-Trip: Fly to Cabo San Lucas (Airport Code SJD, San Jose del Cabo)

DAY 1: Embark / Crossing (22 hours)

DAY 2: Checkup dive at San Benedicto
DAY 3: Four dives in San Benedicto
DAY 4: Three dives in Roca Partida
DAY 5: Three dives in Roca Partida
DAY 6: Four dives in Socorro

DAY 7: Four dives in San Benedicto
DAY 8: Crossing (22 hours) / Arrive back Marina in late evening

DAY 9: Disembark/Check-out Liveaboard by 9:00 am

ACCOMMODATIONS – SOCORRO VORTEX

140 feet, 14 guests. On the Vortex you will receive unmatched service and comfort while experiencing the best big animal diving on earth!

The Vortex, a former Canadian Coast Guard vessel, was built for adventure and hardcore worldwide expeditions. Now, this is the fastest and most exclusive liveaboard for Socorro and Guadalupe.

The Socorro Vortex offers 4 Luxury Staterooms, 2 Junior Suites and 1 Master Suite by The One & Only with a California king-size bed. We also have a salon and complimentary bar with premium wine, beer and liquor. High-speed Internet and WiFi, helipad, beautiful sundeck and a stainless steel jacuzzi on the top deck.

Rate includes Nitrox (since she is a Nitrox-only liveaboard), three gourmet meals per day, complimentary premium bar and WiFi, and the highest quality dive experience for only 14 guests, in and out of the water.

AVAILABILITY FOR OUR LIVEABOARDS

Depending upon the number of spaces you need will determine how we can best serve you. Since all requests are taken on a first come, first served basis, the sooner you let us know the following, the better chance we have of fulfilling your request and reserving space for you: Vessel of interest, Itinerary (Socorro Islands or Guadalupe), preferred dates including Month and Year, and how many spaces you are looking for including gender for passengers traveling alone/not paired with another in your group.

Experience the best big animal diving in this magical underwater world that congregates at the Socorro Islands and Guadalupe Island. This will be an experience you will remember for a lifetime!

PRICES

SOCORRO VORTEX accommodates 14 guests.

Socorro Islands 8 Nights/9 Days prices:

• 8 Luxury Stateroom Spaces = $6,000.00 (USD) + 16% Mexican IVA tax = $6,960.00 (USD) per person based on double occupancy.
• 4 Junior Suite Spaces = $6,500.00 (USD) + 16% Mexican IVA tax = $7,540.00 (USD) per person based on double occupancy.
• 2 Master Suite Spaces = $7,000.00 (USD) + 16% Mexican IVA tax = $8,120.00 (USD) per person based on double occupancy.

Please ask us for the payment schedule and cancellation policy for Liveaboards.