GIANT MANTAS AT SOCORRO ISLAND

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Guest Blogs – March 23rd
Our second time here in the Revillagigedo Archipelago and definitely not our last!! Each trip is unique and special and different – with different experiences at each island. As a special treat, we were able to see humpbacks and false killer whales on this trip. And, of course, there were sharks everywhere. But, the highlight for me was today at the Boiler – when a female mobula birostris spent the entire dive eyeing my buddies and I.
Kimberly, USA
Guest Blogs – March 22nd
Never have I encountered such friendly mantas! Just got up from the last dive of the trip, and I have to say that without the delicious meals we would never have made it to the end. Shout out to the chef! The whole crew has been very welcoming and knowledgable, and has facilitated some of the best dives.
Matt, Roy and Sam – Alaska
Guest Blogs – March 21st
Starting off with a small school of Hammerheads passing by closely and followed by many playful and huge Manta rays the day was a full success. Accompanied by the best crew, divemasters and very delicious food we ended the day all happy, looking forward to all the pleasures that await us tomorrow.
Noemi, Germany
Guest Blogs – March 19th
The expectations were very high because we have been watching many videos from this trip and in these videos everybody was talking about Roca Partida is on fire. Well… Now we are here and the only thing I can say is that Roca Partida IS on fire baby ;o)
Live to dive, dive for life,
Johan, Belgium
Guest Blogs – March 18th
I always say; The less you expect, the more you get. In this case you better expect at least a white tip shark because otherwise it will blow your mind. For me it has been a dream to come here for the last 5 years and I am sure I will be back. Great crew, great boat and the best dives ever. Go with the flow.
Jonas, Belgium
Guest Blogs – March 17th
All four dives at Roca Partida were stunning, with multiple sightings of Giant Manta Rays that approached divers closely – one even performing part of a barrel roll. Hammerhead Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, and White Tip Sharks were sighted often.
Leanne & Stephan, Calgary, Canada

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.