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sharks. \u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[326,327,328,329,330,331,332,333,334,335,336],"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo-2.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo-3.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo-4.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo-10.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo-5.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo-6.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo-11.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo-7.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo-8.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo-9.jpg",[338],{"type":339,"tabTitle":340,"tabContent":341,"icon":342,"diveType":343,"diveLevel":344,"divingSeason":345,"depth":346,"visibility":347,"temperature":348,"speciesCalendar":208},"tab","Revillagigedo Diving","\u003Cp>Socorro Island diving is hailed as the very best in Mexico, boasting regular encounters with marine megafauna, stunning visibility, and a fascinating underwater landscape of lava flows, walls, and boulder fields. Nearly every site in the archipelago features ripping currents, strong surge, and non-stop big fish action. But, the islands’ highly-skilled guides are used to leading groups in these challenging conditions and will help you stay safe and comfortable, even if you're an intermediate diver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Roca Partida and The Boiler\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Revillagigedo's most famous wall dives, The Boiler and Roca Partida are well-known for their up-close encounters with friendly bottlenose dolphins, and surprise appearances by big pelagic species including whale sharks, yellowfin tuna, and giant oceanic mantas. You're likely to spot schooling bonito and jacks here too, with massive schools occasionally split by patrolling sharks. Don't forget to peek in the cracks and crevices at these sites, where massive moray eels and lobsters lurk. The walls' overhangs and plateaus are also frequently crowded by resting white tip reef sharks, with dozens jockeying for space. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You'll also visit rugged and craggy reefs, boulder fields, and lava flows at classic sites like Punta Tosca and El Canyon around the islands of Socorro and San Benedicto. These sites host extensive cleaning stations, where hundreds of barberfish and Clarion angelfish wait patiently for the region's famous pelagics to appear. Sharks of all shapes and sizes queue up and wait for their individual spa treatments, seemingly oblivious to the divers that observe them. Hammerheads, silkies, Galapagos sharks, duskies, silvertips, and reef sharks are the most frequent visitors, but chance encounters with tiger sharks take place here too, especially around the legendary site, Cabo Pearce. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter where you're diving in Revillagigedo, be sure to keep an eye out in the blue. Massive schools of scalloped hammerheads frequent these waters, sometimes gathering by the hundreds. And, other rare marine wildlife including pilot whales, orcas, and even humpbacks are occasionally seen at depth!\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIcons\u002Fdiving.svg","Big fish, walls and lava flows","Intermediate to experienced, and above","November to July","18 - 40m+","15 - 30m+","23 - 28C",[350,354,357,360],{"type":351,"tabTitle":352,"tabContent":353},"richtext","About Socorro and Revillagigedo","\u003Cp>If you've never heard of Socorro Island scuba diving, don't worry,  you aren't alone. While divers in the know have been flocking to these remote waters for years, the Revillagigedo Archipelago remains off the mainstream diving radar thanks to its remote location. This massive marine park takes a long time to get to, but thanks to a wide variety of professional liveaboard operations catering to every budget and travel style, you can expect a seamless and comfortable voyage to and from the islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above water, Revillagigedo is wild and austere, composed of a series of volcanic peaks rising from the depths. These rugged land masses remain totally uninhabited, with the exception of a small naval base on Socorro Island. In fact, visitors aren't even permitted to go ashore. This precautionary measure serves two purposes - to protect the region's rare and endangered wildlife, and keep guests out of harm's way. Earthquakes, landslides, and other tectonic events are common here, as are sudden storms and unpredictable weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the Revillagigedo archipelago technically comprises four islands, most liveaboards only visit three. The farthest afield island, Clarion, is so distant from the rest of the group that a visit adds multiple days to your trip's itinerary. But, don't worry. You won't be missing out. The island's namesake Clarion angelfish is found in abundance throughout the region, as are all of Socorro's famous underwater animals, including manta rays, sharks, whales and dolphins, and whale sharks.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":351,"tabTitle":355,"tabContent":356},"Liveaboards in the Socorro Islands","\u003Cp>Socorro and Revillagigedo can only be experienced onboard a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fs\u002Fliveaboards\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fsocorro-and-revillagigedo-islands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dive liveaboard that typically offer itineraries of 9 or 10 night\u003C\u002Fa>s. Thanks to their far-flung location, it takes a whopping 30-hours to reach the archipelago from Cabo San Lucas, the most convenient departure point. But don't worry, the diving is well worth the extra long commute!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liveaboards sail to Socorro during the season from November to June, and ZuBlu's expert travel team can help you find the ideal liveaboard and plan the trip of a lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter which vessel you spend your safari on, there will be plenty for you to see and do. In addition to the diving, visitors can expect extra outings like zodiac tours, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding, and snorkelling with silky sharks. From deck, you're also likely to spot wildlife including sea birds, marine mammals, and even mantas and mobulas jumping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most divers opt to spend a day or two exploring Cabo San Lucas before and after their expedition. A popular seaside resort for decades, Cabo offers a wide variety of hotels, resorts, and even budget-friendly hostels. But, beware of far-away resort locations that could create a long commute to and from the port. If the primary focus of your holiday is scuba diving, you'll want to stay close to the downtown marina. This is where nearly all liveaboard and day diving boats depart from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ready to book your dive holiday to the Soccoro Islands? Learn more about booking your liveaboard below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fsocorro-and-revillagigedo-islands\u002Fliveaboards-in-socorro-islands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lean more about booking a liveaboard in the Socorro Islands >>>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":351,"tabTitle":358,"tabContent":359},"Getting there","\u003Cp>Because visitors are not permitted to go ashore in Revillagigedo, the islands can only be dived via liveaboard.San José del Cabo, the region's transit hub, receives regular international flights from the United States and Canada, Western Europe, and Asia. From here, you'll connect to Cabo San Lucas via bus, taxi, or private transport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once you reach Revillagigedo, your liveaboard will anchor at a different island each day. Your dive group will then be transported to and from local sites up to four times a day, by zodiac or RIB. In some cases, these surface trips take just a few minutes. But, when surface conditions are rough, you can expect slightly longer and bumpier rides.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":351,"tabTitle":361,"tabContent":362},"Socorro Diving Seasons and Weather","\u003Cp>The Socorro diving season is nearly year-round, with a break during the region's hot summer months, August through October, when most liveaboards head to the Sea of Cortez. Each month presents a different opportunity in this stunning region. And, when it comes to Socorro diving, the best time to visit is primarily dictated by which wildlife you're hoping to encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the rest of Mexico's Pacific, diving conditions are at their very best here between November and January. This season promises calm surface conditions, incredible visibility, and excellent chances for spotting all of the archipelago's hottest wildlife. Plus, slightly warmer waters, with an average temperature between 26 and 28°C.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From January through April, colder conditions and powerful offshore winds can contribute to rougher conditions and slightly reduced visibility as volcanic ash blows off the archipelago's peaks. But it's still a great time to visit! You'll find less-crowded liveaboards, lower rates, and plenty of big fish action. This is also humpback season, with migratory whales and their calves frequently seen on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whale sharks are most commonly seen from April through June, when massive blooms of plankton attract iconic wildlife including massive swirling bait balls. These months do experience lower visibility than the rest of the year, but you're unlikely to encounter a single day under 20 metres. Whale sharks are also seen in November and December.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep in mind that the Revillagigedo has a dry, desert climate all year round. So, no matter when you plan to visit, you're likely to experience hot sunny days and chilly nights at sea.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Incredible \"cool water\" diving with current-swept lava flows and walls\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Big fish action including encounters with sharks, mantas, whale sharks, dolphins\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Well organised liveaboard operations with a limited number of divers at each site\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[365,368],{"type":366,"linkUrl":367},"specialOffersLink","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fspecial-offers",{"type":369,"bannerId":370,"banner":371},"downloadGuide","east-pacific-guide",{"bannerId":370,"bannerTitle":372,"zohoLinkId":373,"bannerBodyText":374,"bannerCTAText":375,"bannerCTALink":376,"bannerBackground":377,"downloadGuideText":378,"downloadGuideUrl":379},"A diver’s guide to the East Pacific Islands","4308641000031522081","\u003Cp>Download your free guide to diving the East Pacific Islands - from Guadalupe and Socorro, to Cocos, Malpelo and the Galapagos. Discover everything you need to know in this comprehensive50 page destination guide.\u003C\u002Fp>","Read now","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fa-divers-guide-to-the-east-pacific-islands","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002Fa-divers-guide-to-the-east-pacific-cover.jpg","Free guide to diving in East Pacific","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Ffree-guide-to-diving-in-the-east-pacific-islands",[381,395,409,423],{"type":160,"id":382,"url":383,"slug":384,"title":385,"code":386,"subtitle":387,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":388,"introduction":389,"banner":390,"cardPortrait":391,"status":171,"parent":392},"34783","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fguadalupe-island","guadalupe-island","Guadalupe Island","MEX_GUD","Guadalupe is a haven for shark enthusiasts and underwater photographers, with crystal clear water and great white encounters that are nothing short of spectacular!","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Close encounters with over 300 individually identified great white sharks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Surface and submersible caged experiences, with a focus on safety\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Incredible visibility, topping out at over 40 metres\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Remote, liveaboard-only setting with just a handful of boats on the water\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Update Jan 2024 - Guadalupe Island has been closed to tourism and other activities by order of the Mexican authorities. Guadalupe Island shark diving is some of the best on the planet. This volcanic island, over 200 kilometres off Mexico's Pacific coast, was once home to massive fishing, fur, and logging operations. Today, it's one of the best places in the world to observe great white sharks - with over 300 identified individuals making the annual migration to visit these remote waters. Guadalupe can only be visited by liveaboard during a short, four-month season, so you can expect an off-the-beaten-path atmosphere that caters to the adventurous.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FGuadalupe-Island\u002FGuadalupe-Island-Mexico-Diving-Shark-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FGuadalupe-Island\u002FGuadalupe-Island-Mexico-Diving-Shark-portrait.jpg",[393,394],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":27,"tagline":180,"overviewHighlight":181,"overviewText":182,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":183,"cardPortrait":184,"status":171},{"type":186,"id":187,"url":55,"slug":188,"title":54,"code":189,"subtitle":68,"tagline":190,"overviewHighlight":191,"overviewText":192,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":193,"cardPortrait":194,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":396,"url":397,"slug":398,"title":399,"code":400,"subtitle":401,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":402,"introduction":403,"banner":404,"cardPortrait":405,"status":171,"parent":406},"34782","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fla-paz","la-paz","La Paz","MEX_LPZ","La Paz scuba diving represents some of Mexico's very best - with spectacular marine life, exhilarating conditions, and a charming seaside ambience ideal for laid-back explorers.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Up-close encounters with sea lions, whale sharks, mobulas, and more\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Laid-back seaside resort ambience away from Cabo's hustle and bustle\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter humpback whales spraying and breaching as they migrate\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Challenging and rewarding frontier diving at remote seamounts and Jacques Cousteau Island\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","This tranquil seaside resort is Baja California's crown jewel, boasting unparalleled access to Jacques Cousteau's aquarium of the world - the Sea of Cortez. La Paz also offers a laid back and authentic atmosphere above water, that feels miles away from the mass tourism of “Los Cabos”. Visitors can explore rocky reefs, walls, and shipwrecks, and dive alongside boisterous sea lions. Or, head to remote sites where hammerheads, manta rays, and whale sharks sometimes pass by in the blue.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FLa-Paz\u002FLa-Paz-Mexico-Scuba-Diving-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FLa-Paz\u002FLa-Paz-Mexico-Scuba-Diving-portrait.jpg",[407,408],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":27,"tagline":180,"overviewHighlight":181,"overviewText":182,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":183,"cardPortrait":184,"status":171},{"type":186,"id":187,"url":55,"slug":188,"title":54,"code":189,"subtitle":68,"tagline":190,"overviewHighlight":191,"overviewText":192,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":193,"cardPortrait":194,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":410,"url":411,"slug":412,"title":413,"code":414,"subtitle":415,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":416,"introduction":417,"banner":418,"cardPortrait":419,"status":171,"parent":420},"34646","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fcabo-pulmo","cabo-pulmo","Cabo Pulmo","MEX_CPL","Cabo Pulmo might be Mexico's most inspiring conservation story. Once fished to the brink, this reserve now offers incredible diving with bull sharks, mobula rays, and jacks schooling by the hundreds.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dynamic diving with swirling tornados of jacks, bull sharks, and mobula rays\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Laid-back ambience with a focus on conservation and low-impact tourism\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Intimate experiences in the water, with a limited number of boats and divers permitted each day\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Easy-going conditions compared to much of Baja with calm, shallow reefs\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","If you're up for an adventure, Cabo Pulmo scuba diving won't disappoint. This quaint fishing village cum eco-resort sets a new standard for underwater experiences in Baja California. This is one of the healthiest reef ecosystems you'll ever see, looking much like the rest of Mexico's Pacific did decades ago. Divers can expect swirling tornados of jacks, vast shoals of snapper and grouper, mobulas, bull sharks, and California sea lions. Plus, the park is a low-impact paradise above water as well, offering uniquely sustainable experiences on the Sea of Cortez' wild coast.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FCabo-Pulmo\u002FCabo-Pulmo-Diving-Mexico-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FCabo-Pulmo\u002FCabo-Pulmo-Diving-Mexico-portrait.jpg",[421,422],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":27,"tagline":180,"overviewHighlight":181,"overviewText":182,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":183,"cardPortrait":184,"status":171},{"type":186,"id":187,"url":55,"slug":188,"title":54,"code":189,"subtitle":68,"tagline":190,"overviewHighlight":191,"overviewText":192,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":193,"cardPortrait":194,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":424,"url":425,"slug":426,"title":427,"code":428,"subtitle":429,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":430,"introduction":431,"banner":432,"cardPortrait":433,"status":171,"parent":434},"34563","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fcabo-san-lucas","cabo-san-lucas","Cabo San Lucas","MEX_CSL","Cabo scuba diving boasts a unique blend of stunning underwater environments and supersized marine wildlife. Plus, a classic Mexican resort atmosphere, ideal for divers of all skill and comfort levels.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Up-close encounters with sharks, mobulas, hammerheads, and more\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dynamic \"cool water\" dives with conditions for all skill and comfort levels\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Seasonal sightings of migratory humpback whales breaching, spying, and spraying on the surface\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Fascinating underwater \"sand falls\" only found in a handful of destinations around the world\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Scuba diving in Cabo San Lucas is all about diversity. This traditional resort town offers the best of both worlds underwater, combining the incredible biodiversity and pelagic encounters of Mexico's Sea of Cortez with all the excitement of diving in wild Pacific conditions. Plus, you’ll find plenty of big fish action, unique underwater environments, and dive sites suited to every explorer. Other top attractions in Cabo include snorkelling with sea lions, whale watching, and watersports of all kinds. Above the waterline, visitors can expect unlimited options for accommodation, dining, and nightlife - with a vibrant city boasting something for everyone, from budget backpackers to dedicated divers and high-end holidaymakers.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FCabo-San-Lucas\u002FCabo-San-Lucas-Mexico-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FCabo-San-Lucas\u002FCabo-San-Lucas-Mexico-portrait.jpg",[435,436],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":27,"tagline":180,"overviewHighlight":181,"overviewText":182,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":183,"cardPortrait":184,"status":171},{"type":186,"id":187,"url":55,"slug":188,"title":54,"code":189,"subtitle":68,"tagline":190,"overviewHighlight":191,"overviewText":192,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":193,"cardPortrait":194,"status":171},[],[439,453,469,480],{"id":440,"title":441,"slug":442,"url":443,"entryType":444,"introduction":445,"supplier_thumbnail":446,"destination":447,"packageStartingPrice":448,"rating":449,"reviewImage":450,"reviewLink":451,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":452,"odysseyReview":-1},"35043","Nautilus Explorer","nautilus-explorer","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fliveaboard\u002Fmexico\u002Fnautilus-explorer","liveaboard","Nautilus Explorer liveaboard offers adventurous dive itineraries, with voyages exploring some of the eastern Pacific's most exciting big fish destinations. Choose from trips to Socorro and Revillagigedo, Guadalupe, or pioneering itineraries combining both! You'll enjoy personalised service, well appointed cabins and common areas, and custom-designed divers' facilities to help make the most of your time in the water. Plus, thoughtful details like warm deck showers and hot drinks after each dive and a hot tub for a hint of luxury. This boat perfectly balances a comfortable and unfussy atmosphere with little luxuries, creating the ideal environment for divers and social guests.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FLiveaboards\u002FNautilus-Explorer\u002FNautilus-Explorer-Liveaboard-Mexico-thumb.jpg",{"title":54,"slug":188},331,"4.0","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002Fimg\u002Fcdsi\u002Fimg2\u002Fratings\u002Ftraveler\u002F4.0-68783-5.svg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002FAttraction_Review-g152515-d15639261-Reviews-Nautilus_Liveaboards-Cabo_San_Lucas_Los_Cabos_Baja_California.html?m=68783","139",{"id":454,"title":455,"slug":456,"url":457,"entryType":444,"introduction":458,"supplier_thumbnail":459,"destination":460,"packageStartingPrice":461,"rating":462,"reviewImage":463,"reviewLink":464,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":465,"odysseyReview":466},"34535","Rocio del Mar","rocio-del-mar","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fliveaboard\u002Fmexico\u002Frocio-del-mar","Rocio Del Mar liveaboard is a spacious and stable motor yacht, offering exciting itineraries to diving destinations in Mexico's Pacific. This vessel offers fun and adventurous voyages focused on sharks, mantas, humpbacks, sea lions, and more! You can expect a week or more of exciting, naturalist-led diving, plus outstanding facilities for divers and underwater photographers - everything you'll need to make the most of your time in the water. You'll have the opportunity to dive up to four times a day during your adventure. And, when you aren't busy underwater, you'll enjoy exceptional service and a relaxed social setting, perfect for getting to know your fellow guests.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FLiveaboards\u002FRocio-Del-Mar\u002FRocio-Del-Mar-Liveaboard-thumb.jpg",{"title":54,"slug":188},387,"5.0","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002Fimg\u002Fcdsi\u002Fimg2\u002Fratings\u002Ftraveler\u002F5.0-68783-5.svg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002FAttraction_Review-g152516-d16652318-Reviews-Rocio_del_Mar-San_Jose_del_Cabo_Los_Cabos_Baja_California.html?m=68783","12",{"rating":467,"count":468},4,1,{"id":470,"title":471,"slug":472,"url":473,"entryType":444,"introduction":474,"supplier_thumbnail":475,"destination":476,"packageStartingPrice":477,"rating":449,"reviewImage":450,"reviewLink":451,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":452,"odysseyReview":478},"35073","Nautilus UnderSea","nautilus-undersea","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fliveaboard\u002Fmexico\u002Fnautilus-undersea","Nautilus UnderSea liveaboard offers some of the region's most comfortable dive voyages, with exciting itineraries focused on the eastern Pacific's most famous marine wildlife. Spend a week or more getting up close and personal with mantas, sharks and dolphins at Socorro and Revillagigedo, or head to Guadalupe - home to Mexico's infamous great white sharks.  You’ll enjoy personalised service, cabins and common areas designed to suit every guest, and outstanding facilities for divers to help you make the most of your trip. This boat balances creature comforts with legendary underwater experiences, and with fewer divers than other vessels, it also boasts an intimate and adventurous atmosphere, ideal for underwater explorers.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FLiveaboards\u002FNautilus-UnderSea\u002FNautilus-UnderSea-Liveaboard-Mexico-thumb.jpg",{"title":54,"slug":188},377,{"rating":479,"count":468},5,{"id":481,"title":482,"slug":483,"url":484,"entryType":444,"introduction":485,"supplier_thumbnail":486,"destination":487,"packageStartingPrice":461,"rating":488,"reviewImage":27,"reviewLink":27,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":489,"odysseyReview":-1},"127344","Quino del Mar","quino-del-mar","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fliveaboard\u002Fmexico\u002Fquino-del-mar","Launching in July 2025, Quino del Mar liveaboard is set to redefine liveaboard diving in Mexico. With 10 private staterooms, each boasting en-suite bathrooms, this 36-meter vessel offers unparalleled comfort for up to 20 divers. Designed with built-in stabilizers and spacious common areas, Quino del Mar ensures smooth sailing and a comfortable  journey. Divers can explore the rich marine biodiversity of the Socorro Islands and the Sea of Cortez, guided by experienced dive masters. Like its sister liveaboards, Rocio del Mar and Quino El Guardian, what sets Quino del Mar apart is its commitment to providing an intimate and personalized diving experience, combining modern amenities with top-notch diving facilities.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FLiveaboards\u002FQuino-Del-Mar\u002FQuino-Del-Mar-thumb.jpg",{"title":54,"slug":188},"0.0","0",[],{"seomaticMeta":492,"seomaticHelper":512,"seomaticSiteMeta":516,"seomaticSocial":522,"seomaticIdentity":526,"seomaticCreator":532,"seomaticTemplatePath":27,"seomaticMainEntityOfPage":534},{"seoTitle":493,"seoDescription":494,"seoKeywords":495,"seoImage":169,"robots":27,"canonicalUrl":162,"twitter":496,"og":500,"breadcrumbs":510},"Scuba diving in Socorro and Revillagigedo Islands","Socorro and the Revillagigedo Islands offer frontier scuba diving with giant oceanic mantas, dolphins and up to ten species of sharks.","scuba, diving, asia, destinations, travel",{"card":497,"site":498,"creator":27,"title":493,"description":494,"image":499,"url":162},"summary","@zubludiving","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FVisayas\u002FMoalboal\u002FMoalboal_Sampaguita-turtle.jpg",{"type":501,"locale":502,"url":162,"title":493,"description":494,"image":499,"image:type":503,"image:width":504,"image:height":505,"site_name":108,"see_also":506},"website","en_us","image\u002Fjpeg","2000","1331",[12,507,508,509],"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fzubludiving","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Fzublu_diving","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pinterest.com\u002Fzubludiving",{"Book your next scuba diving holiday":511},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com",{"twitterUrl":12,"facebookUrl":507,"googlePlusUrl":27,"linkedInUrl":27,"youtubeUrl":27,"youtubeChannelUrl":27,"instagramUrl":508,"pinterestUrl":509,"githubUrl":27,"vimeoUrl":27,"wikipediaUrl":27,"ownerGoogleSiteVerification":27,"ownerBingSiteVerification":27,"ownerGoogleAnalyticsUID":27,"ownerGoogleTagManagerID":27,"googleAnalyticsSendPageview":513,"googleAnalyticsAdvertising":489,"googleAnalyticsEcommerce":489,"googleAnalyticsEEcommerce":489,"googleAnalyticsLinkAttribution":489,"googleAnalyticsLinker":489,"googleAnalyticsAnonymizeIp":489,"ownerCopyrightNotice":514,"ownerAddressString":27,"ownerAddressHtml":27,"ownerMapUrl":27,"creatorCopyrightNotice":515,"creatorAddressString":27,"creatorAddressHtml":27,"creatorMapUrl":27},"1","Copyright ©2026 ZuBlu.","Copyright ©2026 .",{"locale":502,"siteSeoName":108,"siteSeoTitle":147,"siteSeoTitleSeparator":517,"siteSeoTitlePlacement":518,"siteDevModeTitle":519,"siteSeoDescription":520,"siteSeoKeywords":495,"siteRobots":27,"siteLinksSearchTargets":521,"siteLinksQueryInput":27,"siteSeoImage":499},"|","after","[devMode]","ZuBlu is the leading dive travel company to search, compare and book scuba diving travel worldwide. 600+ resorts and liveaboards to choose from.",[],{"locale":502,"twitterHandle":523,"facebookHandle":523,"facebookProfileId":524,"facebookAppId":27,"linkedInHandle":27,"googlePlusHandle":27,"youtubeHandle":27,"youtubeChannelHandle":27,"instagramHandle":525,"pinterestHandle":523,"githubHandle":27,"vimeoHandle":27,"wikipediaUrl":27},"zubludiving","1843817699193883","zublu_diving",{"type":527,"name":108,"url":511,"sameAs":528,"location":529},"Corporation",[12,507,508,509],{"type":530,"name":108,"url":511,"sameAs":531},"Place",[12,507,508,509],{"type":533},"Organization",{"url":162,"mainEntityOfPage":162},"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Fzublu\u002Fimage\u002Ffetch\u002Ff_webp,w_1200,q_auto\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FLiveaboards-Socorro.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Fzublu\u002Fimage\u002Ffetch\u002Ff_webp,w_600,h_360,c_scale,q_50\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FLiveaboards-Socorro.jpg",{"id":538,"title":355,"titleSeo":539,"slug":540,"entryType":541,"destinationUrl":162,"newArticleContent":542,"destinationSearchTypes":198,"banner":574,"blocks":575,"seomatic":640},"132055","Compare and book the top liveaboards in Socorro, Mexico","liveaboards-in-socorro-islands","destinationCustomLandingPage",[543,546,551,553,557,559,562,564,567,569,572],{"type":544,"text":545},"paragraph","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Located nearly 500 km off Baja California, the remote Revillagigedo Archipelago - commonly called the ‘Socorro Islands’ after the main island - can only be explored by dive liveaboard during the season from November to June. This UNESCO‑protected marine park is renowned for its thrilling pelagic encounters with giant oceanic manta rays, schooling hammerheads and Galapagos sharks, dolphins, and even whale sharks and whales.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With ZuBlu, you can book your diving liveaboard trip to Socorro, San Benedicto and Roca Partida and experience some of the most exciting diving in the world. Choose from a selection of Mexico’s best liveaboards, including luxurious vessels and more affordable options, amenities such as nitrox and camera facilities, and departures and itineraries throughout the season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ZuBlu’s experienced travel team can help you select and book the ideal liveaboard trip to Socorro, whether you are traveling solo, with a dive buddy or with a group. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fsocorro-and-revillagigedo-islands\u002Fliveaboards-in-socorro-islands#choosing_liveaboard\">Choosing the right liveaboard\u003C\u002Fa>, including itineraries, seasons, experience requirements and costs.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fsocorro-and-revillagigedo-islands\u002Fliveaboards-in-socorro-islands#recommended_liveaboards\">Recommended liveaboards\u003C\u002Fa>, including luxury and budget options, and liveaboards for solo divers and groups. \u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fsocorro-and-revillagigedo-islands\u002Fliveaboards-in-socorro-islands#booking_liveaboards\">Booking your liveaboard\u003C\u002Fa>, including getting there, national park fees and ZuBlu's guest concierge service.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":547,"heading":548,"headingType":549},"heading","\u003Ca id=choosing_liveaboard>Choosing the right liveaboard in the Socorro Islands\u003C\u002Fa>",{"label":550,"value":550,"selected":24},"h2",{"type":544,"text":552},"\u003Cp>All liveaboards visiting Socorro, San Benedicto, and Roca Partida follow similar itineraries, with only slight differences in trip length. So when choosing a liveaboard, it’s best to focus on factors like your budget, the onboard amenities, and whether you’re looking for a more luxurious experience. It’s also worth considering the number of guests and dive guides on board, as this can affect the overall experience during your liveaboard trip. If you’d like help choosing the perfect liveaboard in Socorro, \u003Ca href=\"#chat\">ZuBlu’s expert travel team is ready to assist\u003C\u002Fa> with personalised recommendations.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":547,"heading":554,"headingType":555},"Liveaboard itineraries in the Socorro Islands",{"label":556,"value":556,"selected":24},"h3",{"type":544,"text":558},"\u003Cp>Liveaboard itineraries to Socorro are normally 8 or 9 nights, with 5 to 6 full days of diving. The crossing from Cabo San Lucas takes 24 to 27 hours, depending on the weather. Several liveaboards offering longer trips, as well as once-a-year extended itineraries that visit Clarion island, or head back to the Sea of Cortez at the end of the season. Longer trips offer more diving days but all itineraries include the famous dive sites at Socorro, San Benedicto and Roca Partida Islands where divers have the best chance to encounter the islands’ famous manta rays, dolphins, schooling sharks and even whales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Top dive sites visited during liveaboard trips at Socorro:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The Boiler\u003C\u002Fstrong> at San Benedicto Island, known for manta ray interactions;\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cabo Pearce\u003C\u002Fstrong> on Socorro Island, another manta hotspot with playful dolphins;\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Roca Partida\u003C\u002Fstrong>, a pinnacle teeming with sharks, dolphins, and other pelagics;\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The Canyon\u003C\u002Fstrong> at San Benedicto, popular for deep water shark diving.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":547,"heading":560,"headingType":561},"The liveaboard season in the Socorro Islands",{"label":556,"value":556,"selected":24},{"type":544,"text":563},"\u003Cp>The liveaboard season in Socorro is from November to June, when seas are calm enough to reach the islands. Early season trips - November to January - offer excellent visibility, calmer seas, and fine weather conditions. From January to March, humpback whales are more commonly heard and occasionally seen. Later in the season - April to June - the seas warm up again slightly and whale shark sightings become more common. The end of the season is also known as ‘bait ball season’ as the abundance of marine life reaches its peak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learn more about the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fsocorro-and-revillagigedo-islands\">scuba diving in the Socorro Islands\u003C\u002Fa>, including further details about the seasons.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":547,"heading":565,"headingType":566},"Experience requirements for joining a liveaboard in the Socorro Islands",{"label":556,"value":556,"selected":24},{"type":544,"text":568},"\u003Cp>Socorro liveaboards generally require a minimum of 50–100 logged dives and Advanced Open Water certification, due to the more challenging conditions at dive sites around the islands. Nitrox certification is also useful. We recommend guests have experience diving in cooler water with a 5-7mm wetsuit, are able to enter from a tender in surge, and can handle strong currents.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":547,"heading":570,"headingType":571},"How much will a liveaboard to Socorro cost?",{"label":556,"value":556,"selected":24},{"type":544,"text":573},"\u003Cp>Liveaboard trips to the Socorro Islands typically run in the range of US $300 to $450 per person per day, depending on the vessel and cabin type, with a typical 9 day, 8 night trip starting at US$ 3,400 per person. These rates includes all food and accommodation, water, tea and coffee, and the diving. It is important to consider additional costs such as equipment rental, purchases onboard, marine park and port fees, dive and travel insurance, and transfers, which may or may not be included in the basic rate. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mexican government recently increased the park fees applicable to trips in Socorro to 3,622.02 Mexican pesos per day, which can add over US$ 1,000 to the total cost of your trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special offers and last minute discounts for liveaboards to the Socorro Islands are rare - but you can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fspecial-offers?country=mexico&type=liveaboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">browse all special offers for liveaboards to the Socorro Islands here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FLiveaboards-Socorro.jpg",[576,595,612,616,621,625,628,631,634,637],{"type":577,"sectionTitle":578,"headingType":550,"textContent":579,"featuredSuppliers":580,"ctaText":27,"ctaUrl":27,"navAnchorText":594},"defaultBlock","\u003Ca id=recommended_liveaboards>Recommended liveaboards in Socorro - Nautilus liveaboards\u003C\u002Fa>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>All of ZuBlu’s partner liveaboards in Mexico with itineraries to the Socorro Islands have been chosen to ensure guests have an exceptional dive holiday experience in this exciting, yet challenging dive destination. They offer high standards of service and safety, comprehensive facilities and exciting itineraries.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>Nautilus fleet of liveaboards\u003C\u002Fstrong> have been operating in Mexico for over 20 years, offering exceptional trips to Socorro, the Sea of Cortez and - before the island was closed to tourism - Guadalupe. These liveaboards are amongst the best in Mexico, and they all should be top-of-your list if you are considering a liveaboard trip to the Socorro Islands. \u003Ca href=\"#chat\">Chat with ZuBlu’s travel team who will be able to help you book your trip\u003C\u002Fa> onboard one of these liveaboards.\u003C\u002Fp>",[581,583,585],{"id":440,"title":441,"slug":442,"url":443,"entryType":444,"introduction":445,"supplier_thumbnail":446,"destination":582,"packageStartingPrice":448,"rating":449,"reviewImage":450,"reviewLink":451,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":452},{"title":54,"slug":188},{"id":470,"title":471,"slug":472,"url":473,"entryType":444,"introduction":474,"supplier_thumbnail":475,"destination":584,"packageStartingPrice":477,"rating":449,"reviewImage":450,"reviewLink":451,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":452},{"title":54,"slug":188},{"id":586,"title":587,"slug":588,"url":589,"entryType":444,"introduction":590,"supplier_thumbnail":591,"destination":592,"packageStartingPrice":593,"rating":449,"reviewImage":450,"reviewLink":451,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":452},"35010","Nautilus Gallant Lady","nautilus-gallant-lady","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fliveaboard\u002Fmexico\u002Fnautilus-gallant-lady","Nautilus Gallant Lady liveaboard is one of Mexico's most luxurious liveaboard vessels. You'll enjoy an intimate and adventurous dive safari, with just 12 guests onboard, and non-stop big fish action in some of Mexico's most legendary Pacific diving destinations. Get up close and personal with mantas, sharks, and dolphins at Socorro and Revillagigedo, or dive frontier destinations like Cabo Pulmo and Bahia de Los Angeles. And you're guaranteed to feel perfectly pampered throughout your trip, thanks to exceptional suites and guest service, plus excellent amenities for every diver. ","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FLiveaboards\u002FNautilus-Gallant-Lady\u002FNautilus-Gallant-Lady-Liveaboard-thumb.jpg",{"title":54,"slug":188},471,"Liveaboards",{"type":577,"sectionTitle":596,"headingType":556,"textContent":597,"featuredSuppliers":598,"ctaText":27,"ctaUrl":27,"navAnchorText":27},"Other recommended liveaboards in Socorro","\u003Cp>The Rocio Del Mar and newly launched Quino del Mar are both operated by Mexico Liveaboards, a company with a well-earned reputation for delivering exceptional liveaboard trips to both Socorro, and the Sea of Cortez. Likewise, Solmar V has a strong reputation for high standards for service an safety, whole Valentina offers a slightly more affordable option, without cutting corners. Again, \u003Ca href=\"#chat\">chat with ZuBlu’s travel team who will be able to help you book your trip\u003C\u002Fa> onboard one of these liveaboards.\u003C\u002Fp>",[599,601,603],{"id":454,"title":455,"slug":456,"url":457,"entryType":444,"introduction":458,"supplier_thumbnail":459,"destination":600,"packageStartingPrice":461,"rating":462,"reviewImage":463,"reviewLink":464,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":465},{"title":54,"slug":188},{"id":481,"title":482,"slug":483,"url":484,"entryType":444,"introduction":485,"supplier_thumbnail":486,"destination":602,"packageStartingPrice":461,"rating":488,"reviewImage":27,"reviewLink":27,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":489},{"title":54,"slug":188},{"id":604,"title":605,"slug":606,"url":607,"entryType":444,"introduction":608,"supplier_thumbnail":609,"destination":610,"packageStartingPrice":611,"rating":488,"reviewImage":27,"reviewLink":27,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":489},"37371","Valentina","valentina","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fliveaboard\u002Fmexico\u002Fvalentina","Valentina liveaboard offers a wide variety of dive safaris in Mexico's best destinations, known for up-close encounters with spectacular marine life. This spacious and stable vessel is crewed by a professional international team, receiving top marks for customer service and delicious meals. You'll enjoy perfectly supported diving, plenty of perks like complimentary drinks and internet, and plenty of big fish action - guaranteed. Come face to face with mantas, sharks, and dolphins at Socorro and Revillagigedo, get up close and personal with bull sharks in Cabo Pulmo, or tour the Sea of Cortez - one of the most biodiverse diving destinations in the world!","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FLiveaboards\u002FValentina\u002FValentina-Mexico-Liveaboard-thumb.jpg",{"title":54,"slug":188},430,{"type":613,"heading":614,"headingType":556,"textContent":615,"navAnchorText":27},"contentBlock","Liveaboards for groups in the Socorro Islands","\u003Cp>If you are planning a group dive trip to Socorro, ZuBlu’s travel team can help you find the ideal liveaboard for your all, as well as secure the best possible price. Our guest concierge can also assist you with arranging other details, including transfers, equipment rental and cabin arrangements. \u003Ca href=\"#chat\">Get in touch if you planning a group liveaboard trip to Socorro\u003C\u002Fa>, with details of the size of your group and when you are considering traveling to the islands.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":577,"sectionTitle":617,"headingType":550,"textContent":618,"featuredSuppliers":619,"ctaText":27,"ctaUrl":27,"navAnchorText":620},"\u003Ca id=booking_liveaboards>Booking your liveaboard trip in the Socorro Islands\u003C\u002Fa>","\u003Cp>ZuBlu’s dive travel team can help you choose the ideal liveaboard and itinerary in Socorro. Let them know your preferences - time of year, number of people, a rough cost - and they’ll narrow down your choices and make suitable recommendations. You can also read customer reviews, check itineraries, facilities and cabins, and compare different liveaboards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re experts at creating tailor-made packages and itineraries, but we also offer a best price guarantee, straightforward booking terms, and secure payments - meaning you can book your scuba diving holiday with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once you have chosen your liveaboard in Socorro and are ready to book, your travel expert will re-confirm availability and put a complimentary hold on your preferred cabin. They will then send a final quote that will include accommodation, meals, diving, transfers and any extras such as rental equipment and port fees. This quote will show any extras paid in advance or onboard - there are no hidden fees - as well as a payment schedule and cancellation terms and conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your booking is then completed once you have paid the deposit required by the liveaboard, or made the full payment if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the booking is confirmed, your guest concierge will take over and assist with flight routes, transfers, collecting any personal information required by the liveaboard, and answering any questions you may have about your reservation. They are there to make the entire process as straightforward as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>",[],"Reservations",{"type":622,"heading":623,"text":624},"enquiryBlock","Ready to book your liveaboard trip to the Socorro Islands","Send an enquiry to the travel team today",{"type":613,"heading":626,"headingType":556,"textContent":627,"navAnchorText":27},"How far in advance should I book a trip to Socorro?","\u003Cp>Spaces on liveaboards to Socorro are in high demand and as there so few operators, and a limited season, tops get filled up well in advance. We recommending booking 12 to 18 months in advance to have a chance to secure a space on your preferred liveaboard.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":613,"heading":629,"headingType":556,"textContent":630,"navAnchorText":27},"Getting to your Socorro Island liveaboard","\u003Cp>Liveaboards to Socorro depart from either Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo marinas. For both, the nearest airport is Los Cabos International Airport. Boarding time is normally late afternoon or early evening, but we still recommend guests arrive in Cabo a day before the trip departs, in case of any flight delays or missing luggage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ZuBlu’s travel team can advise you on what is or isn’t included and the cost, and will add the transfers to your quote. Once the booking is confirmed, your guest concierge will assist with planning any flights and transfers.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":613,"heading":632,"headingType":556,"textContent":633,"navAnchorText":27},"Socorro Island Marine Park Fees","\u003Cp>All visitors diving in the Revillagigedo Islands must pay a marine park fee, determined by Mexico’s National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP). As of January 1, 2025, this mandatory fee was raised to 3,622 MXN (approximately USD 190 - 195) per person, per diving day. So for a typical itinerary that includes six days of diving, guests will need to pay an additional 21,732 MXN (roughly USD 1,140–1,170). Liveaboards will collect the fee in advance or on boarding, and pay on behalf of the guests. Retirees and teachers or students can apply to get this fee discounted or waived,  although you will need to apply and submit proof to CONANP for approval in advance. Let the travel team know when you are making a booking if you would like to get a discount on the marine park fee.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":613,"heading":635,"headingType":556,"textContent":636,"navAnchorText":27},"Why book with ZuBlu?","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Expert travel team\u003C\u002Fstrong> - With decades of dive experience, our expert team provides unrivalled advice - ensuring your next dive holiday is right for you.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Handpicked resorts & liveaboards\u003C\u002Fstrong> - We’ve carefully selected all our partners  to ensure you have the best possible dive holiday experience.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Guest concierge service\u003C\u002Fstrong> - Our guest concierge team will assist you at every step – from browsing and booking, to boarding and back home again.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Tailored itineraries\u003C\u002Fstrong> - We excel at creating tailor-made itineraries. Tell us your plans, and we’ll create a dive trip thats right for you.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Best price guarantee\u003C\u002Fstrong> - Dive resort and liveaboard special offers and last minute discounts on scuba diving holidays around the world.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Book with confidence\u003C\u002Fstrong> - Clear booking terms, comprehensive quotes and secure payments mean you can book your next trip in confidence.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":613,"heading":638,"headingType":550,"textContent":639,"navAnchorText":27},"TL;DR - Liveaboards in the Socorro Islands","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Why book a liveaboard? The Socorro islands are \u003Cstrong>only accessible by liveaboard\u003C\u002Fstrong>. 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Trips last 8–10 days with 5–7 dive days, usually three or four dives a day.\u003C\u002Fdiv>",{"id":679,"question":680,"answer":681},74,"\u003Cdiv>What are the water temperatures and visibility like?\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cdiv>Temperatures range from 22–28 °C depending on the month. Visibility can reach 30 m but may drop during plankton blooms. A 5-7mm wetsuit is recommended.\u003C\u002Fdiv>",{"id":683,"question":684,"answer":685},75,"\u003Cdiv>What’s a typical itinerary?\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cdiv>Liveaboards visit San Benedicto, Socorro, and Roca Partida, rotating sites for maximum big-animal encounters.\u003C\u002Fdiv>",{"id":687,"question":688,"answer":689},76,"\u003Cdiv>Are there any marine park fees?\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cdiv>Since January 2025 the Socorro National Park fee is 3,266 MXN per diver per day.\u003C\u002Fdiv>",{"id":691,"question":692,"answer":693},77,"\u003Cdiv>What diving conditions should I expect?\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cdiv>Strong currents, surge, and drift diving along walls and pinnacles are common. Neutral buoyancy is essential and negative entries are often used.\u003C\u002Fdiv>",{"id":659,"question":695,"answer":696},"\u003Cdiv>What does a trip to Socorro cost?\u003C\u002Fdiv>","\u003Cdiv>Liveaboards cost US$ 300-450 per day, with 9-day trips from around US $3,400 including meals, accommodation, and diving. Extra costs include gear rental, insurance, transfers, and park fees of 3,622 MXN (about US $190–195) per day—adding over US $1,000 for an itinerary with 6 dive days.\u003C\u002Fdiv>",1780886915927]