Socorro: Diving into the Realm of Giants
DIVING · ADVENTURE · ELITE · EXPLORE

Socorro: Diving into the Realm of Giants

North America Mexico 10 days / 9 nights
Activity Diving Escape Type Adventure · Elite · Explore
Off the coast of Baja California, the volcanic Revillagigedo Islands rise from the Pacific as a sanctuary for large marine life. At Socorro, reached by boat, you enter some of Mexico’s most remote marine environments: giant mantas, dolphins and several species of shark can accompany dives into the blue.

The experience

A liveaboard cruise in the open Pacific, among submerged volcanic mountains and large aggregations of marine life. Dives take place in a dynamic oceanic environment, where schools of jacks, barracuda, tuna and wahoo can appear, together with hammerheads, Galapagos, silky, white-tip, silvertip and blacktip sharks. Oceanic mantas are among the most anticipated encounters: often curious, they may approach and circle divers.

Sightings depend on conditions and are not guaranteed. From mid‑February to mid‑April it is possible to encounter humpback whales, occasionally even hearing their calls underwater; in November, December and May whale sharks may appear. May can also bring the thrilling spectacle of bait balls and possible encounters with false killer whales.

The destination
The Revillagigedo archipelago lies in the Pacific, about 250 miles off the southern coast of Baja California. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is made up of isolated volcanic islands surrounded by deep waters and frequented by an extraordinary variety of pelagic species. Here diving is an open‑ocean experience: wildlife can come out of the blue, and the sensation is of entering, for a few moments, their world.

Life on board
The voyage runs aboard the Rocío del Mar or the Quino del Mar. Both vessels have 10 cabins with private bathrooms and can accommodate up to 20 divers. The crew takes care of safety, dive assistance and life on board; between outings, meals are prepared with fresh, local ingredients.