
Socorro
Giant Mantas & Dolphins
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An Incredible Trip Both Underwater and on the ShipI 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.
Chris Brown-Needham, Helene Von Bandemer, 30 June 2025β Read More -
βWe Were Visited by Giant Mantas on Every DiveβNautilus provided me with a week of amazing dives all over Socorro. Giant mantas on every dive; awesome experience I would do many times.
, 24 June 2025β Read More -
Mantas, turtles, sharks, dolphins & Orcas at SocorroThis 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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βTruly an Experience of a LifetimeβLots of marine life to see in Socorro: hammerheads, giant mantas, all sorts of sharks and fish. This is truly an experience of a lifetime.
Terry / Richard, 24 April 2025β Read More -
The Giant Mantas Will Take Your Breath AwayOur trip to Socorro on the Belle Amie was the highlight of my diving experiences. Hammerhead, silky, white tip, Galapagos sharks and moreβ¦
Michelle C, 24 April 2025β Read More -
Captainβs Noon Reports β Gallant Lady β 2025-07-09 β 9 July 2025This morning guests snorkeled at Roca Montana, south of Isla Cerralvo, divers saw nudibranchs, turtles and many reef fish.β Read More
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Captainβs Noon Reports β Explorer β 2025-07-09 β 9 July 2025We have already dived, and we are planning two more dives in the afternoon to round out the day. Some enjoy kayaking & diving.β Read More
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Captainβs Noon Reports β Under Sea β 2025-07-09 β 9 July 2025This morning, we arrived to Las Animas, we did 2 dives and snorkeling there with sea lions. Guests were very happy.β Read More
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Captainβs Noon Reports β Explorer β 2025-07-08 β 8 July 2025This morning, we arrived & proceeded with the dayβs activities, which included two dives & kayaking. Guest decided to kayak around the island.β Read More
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Captainβs Noon Reports β Gallant Lady β 2025-07-08 β 8 July 2025This morning the guests had good encounters with bottlenose dolphins that they spent a long time interacting with them.β Read More
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 !
Where is Socorro?
Socorro Island is a one day sail south of Cabo San Lucas, which is located at the southern end of Baja Mexico. We specialize in big animal diving at the cleaning stations of San Benedicto, Socorro, and Roca Partida.
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Experience Manta Love
The behaviour these giant mantas exhibit is almost inexplicable. These gentle giants with a wingspan up to 20 feet consistently approach divers for intimate eye-to-eye encounters. If you are able to be calm and still in the water, you are almost sure to experience what we call βmanta love.β -
Loads of sharks
You may also see up to 10 varieties of shark: schooling scalloped hammerheads, solitary giant hammerheads, GalΓ‘pagos, whitetip reef, silver-tip, silky, tiger and oceanic whitetips. The list also includes whale sharks and dusky sharks and on occasion even a thresher shark. -
There is more
Your journey with us will include four dives per day (subject to weather and unforeseeable circumstances)βeach an opportunity to encounter resident pods of playful dolphins.
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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June 30th, 2025
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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June 30th, 2025
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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June 30th, 2025
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⦠-
June 24th, 2025
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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June 24th, 2025
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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May 21st, 2025
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.