The Worldβs Friendliest Giant Mantas
You can see giant mantas in many places around the world. But nowhere else boasts a population of giant mantas that literally seek out interaction with divers and snorkellers. While mantas are the main reason to voyage out to Socorro, there are lots of other animals to see, including schooling hammerheads and silky sharks, plus 10 other species of sharks, bottlenose dolphins that consistently hang out with divers at certain dive sites, large schools of pelagic fish, and, in season, humpback whales.
When should you Go?
Socorro features the friendliest giant mantas in the world, humpbacks, wild pelagic dolphins and up to 10 species of sharks. Surface weather is similar to southern California climate. Very warm during the day, and chilly at night.
Socorro diving is HOT right now !
Your Soccoro Giant Mantas Adventure looks like this*
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Day 1 β Welcome aboard
Enjoy our See Creature Dive Center, downtown Cabo close to the marina. Boarding begins at 8:00 PM.
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Day 2 β Arrival at San Benedicto*
At Sea. Evening arrival at San Benedicto Island. Safety Briefing, Diver Orientation, Manta 101, Cocktail Hour
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Day 3 β Diving Day*
Diving Day! San Benedicto is home to the friendliest giant mantas in the world! 3 to 4 dives, Our famous Mexico Taco Fiesta on the upper deck, Manta ID
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Day 4 β Diving Day*
Dive at Socorro Island. Night snorkel with Silky Sharks. 3 dives + Snorkeling with silky sharks under flood lights, Manta ID
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Day 5 β Diving Day*
Dive at Socorro Island. 3 to 4 dives, Shark Behaviour, Manta ID
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Day 6 β Diving Day*
Dive at Roca Partida. 4 dives, Manta ID
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Day 7 β Diving Day*
Dive at Roca Partida. Chase the Ace: Win the jackpot and help conservation, Manta ID
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Day 8 β Voyage home
Making our way back to Los Cabos. Ship shop, Trip slide show, Cocktail with friends
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Day 9 β Time to say Goodbye
Disembarkation at 8:30 AM. We recommend that you book your return flights for 12:00 PM or later
*Our captains and crew will do their very best to give you the most spectacularly dive experience.
Given weather and animal sighting itinerary may vary.
You May Wonderβ¦
What are your COVID-19 protocols?
Our job is to keep our guests and crew safe. Now more so than ever during the COVID-19 crisis. Please find our latest covid protocols here.
What am I going to see at Socorro?
The friendliest giant mantas in the world. Bottlenose dolphins that are almost as friendly. Up to 10 species of sharks. Loads of fish. And in season you might see humpback whales, pilot whales, tuna or even false killer whales.
How much experience do I need?
All are welcome. Our roots are in the cold, current-swept waters of BC and Alaska and we have always catered to experienced self-reliant divers looking for complete freedom on their dives. These divers are usually first in the water. We love buddying up with new divers looking for the reassurance of being with a divemaster from the time they start gearing up until they are back on the big boat.
Most divers are somewhere mid-spectrum between these 2 groups and we make sure they are very well looked after as well. Note that several dives may be quite challenging and not suitable for divers of lower experience levels.
How many dives do I get?
Over five full dive days, you will be able to experience some of our favorite sites such as El Canyon, the Boiler, Red Rocks, Roca Partida, Cabo Pearse, Punta Tosca and Roca Oneal.
We know that many of our guests want the option of as many dives as possible and we strive to offer an average of 4 dives a day other than the day that we do our mandatory check in at the local navy base when you likely have the option of 3 dives plus our world-famous silky shark night snorkel.
Note that weather conditions, Mother Ocean or crowding by some of our competitors may limit some diving.
Where do we meet the boat?
See Creatures, located downtown Cabo San Lucas close to the marina. We want our dive center to be your home away from home! Please drop by when you get into town and we will get you kitted up with whatever you need. Maximize your vacation in Baja with savings on our Socorro pre-trip or post-trip packages including 2-tank boat dives or side trips out to Gordo Banks and Cabo Pulmo. In season, our beautiful 116β dive yacht Gallant Lady is stationed at Cabo Pulmo for 6-day liveaboard extensions into the southern Sea of Cortez.
Can you help me get dive certified before the trip?
YES. We offer a full array of dive courses at our dive center including Nitrox.
Blogs
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Surrounded by Several Giant Mantas at Socorro
The first dive was not like any check dive I have done before. Sharks were everywhere: white tips, silver tips, Galapagos and even tigers!
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An Incredible Trip Both Underwater and on the Ship
I have divers who have told me itβs the best trip theyβve done, and some had the best dive of their lives on El Boiler here at Socorro.
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El Boiler is Full of Playful and Friendly Mantas Today!
So many mantas today! Black and Chevron, very playful and friendly.
Hammerheads, Galapagos and a couple of Tiger sharks! Best dive ever⦠-
βWe Were Visited by Giant Mantas on Every Diveβ
Nautilus provided me with a week of amazing dives all over Socorro. Giant mantas on every dive; awesome experience I would do many times.
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Mantas, turtles, sharks, dolphins & Orcas at Socorro
This trip has been an incredible experience. We saw many mantas, turtles, sharks, dolphins and even orcas! The crew are wonderful people.
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The incredible Marine Life of the Socorro Islands
Discover the marine life of the Socorro Islands β home to manta rays, sharks, turtles, and dolphins in Mexicoβs remote Pacific waters.
