GIANT MANTAS AT SOCORRO ISLAND

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Guest Blogs – February 19th
A graceful black and silver giant appears sweeping in slowly, curious about our visit. Our divemasters instruct us to be still. This enormous beauty will come to us if she sees fit. A second manta of the black variety appears and joins his friend. They are checking out our presence with caution or curiousity, and seeking out a swim through our bubbles. The excitement and joy delivered at their presence is beyond words.
– Jay, Montgomery, USA
Guest Blogs – February 18th
May we just say kudos to the all the dive staff for getting us non-sea legged divers into and out of the skiffs with no major injuries on calm seas… let alone rocky seas. Its always a comfort to see them on the dive deck ready to hold our arms and steady us…. Also for driving the skiffs in all directions… and distances… to pick us up after amazing dives with our DMs Mirko, Ramon, and Ronald.
-Jen, New Jersey
Guest Blogs – February 17th
Best liveaboard ever! I have been diving for over 15 years and this company stands above the rest. The captain and crew repeatedly go out of their way to ensure you are having a great time. The food is delicious, the diving is phenomenal, the boat is spacious, this is an experience to remember. Mantas soar within inches while sharks swim beside you at the same time.
Adam from San Jose, CA
Guest Blogs – February 16th
last dive today. We went to the Canyon on our last dive of the day. We had a lot of sharks at the cleaning station. Hammerheads, Silvertips, White tips and a few very big Galapagos sharks. What an amazing dive for a shark lover like me.
Divemaster Stein, Belle Amie
Guest Blogs – February 16th
The moment the manta turned her wings toward me I could feel my heartbeat…. It was absolutely fascinating to see how easily she was able to come to a full stop right above me with such little movement of her massive being. As she was stopping 4ft right above me I turned on my back and had the most amazing “Manta Moment”.
Jen – New Jersey
Guest Blogs – February 15th
A school ( 10+ ) of Hammer Heads swam by today … wow!
There was a wall of fish on Roca Partida …
– Frank/Tony
Hammerheads!!!! Giant Mantas!!
All the things…. What a day – and it’s only dive one ???? Thanks Ramon… you are the best!
– Arin – New Jersey

THE WORLD’S 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.

Where is Socorro?

Socorro Island is one day sail south of Cabo San Lucas, which is located at the south tip of Baja Mexico.

We specialize in big animals diving at the cleaning stations of San Benedicto, Socorro and Roca Partida.

SOCORRO

The friendliest Giant Mantas in the world – 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 “manta love.”

10 species of Sharks – You may also see up to 10 varieties of shark: schooling scalloped hammerheads, solitary giant hammerheads, Galápagos, 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)—each an opportunity to encounter resident pods of playful dolphins.

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.

Sample

Itinerary*

Day 1

Enjoy our See Creature Dive Center at the Tesoro Los Cabos. Boarding begins at 8:00 PM.
Day 2*

At Sea. Evening arrival at San Benedicto Island.
Safety Briefing, Diver Orientation, Manta 101, Cocktail Hour
Day 3*

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
Day 4*

Dive at Socorro Island. Night snorkel with Silky Sharks.
3 dives + Snorkeling with silky sharks under flood lights, Manta ID
Day 5*

Dive at Socorro Island.
3 to 4 dives,
Shark Behaviour,
Manta ID
Day 6*

Dive at Roca Partida.
3 to 4 dives,
Manta ID
Day 7*

Dive at Roca Partida
Chase the Ace: Win the jackpot and help conservation, Manta ID
Day 8

Voyage home. Making our way back to Los Cabos.
Ship shop,
Trip slide show,
Cocktail with friends
Day 9

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 spectacular dive experience. Given weather and animal sighting itinerary will vary.

The number of dives on offer is subject to weather, the whims of Mother Ocean, and crowding by other diveboats.