SCUBA in Socorro Island @ Revillagigedo!

at Revillagigedo

SOCORRO

A TRUE DIVERS

PARADISE

IN THE MEXICAN

PACIFIC

LIVE THE ADVENTURE YOU ALWAYS DREAMED ABOUT

The Revillagigedo Archipelago, known as the

Revillagigedo Islands or Socorro Islands, is a group of four volcanic islands in the Mexican Pacific located about 400 kilometers from the west coast of Baja California Sur. The richness of its waters attracts pelagic life , which can be compared to macrofauna in other destinations like Galapagos or Isla de Cocos.

Declared the largest National Park in Mexico and as an UNESCO Natural Heritage site, fishing is prohibited and the results are clear: huge schools of fish and abundance of sharks, with up to 7 species living on these islands lost in the ocean.

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DIVING IN

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What is the best season for Socorro Island safari liveaboard?

In the season of November thru May, Mantas and Sharks are plentiful. Giant Mantas up to 22 ft. in wingspan are a regular on most trips. Revillagigedo is the place for shark lovers, presence of whitetip, blacktip, silky, dusky, Galapagos, tiger and even hammerhead and whale sharks can be observed. Humpback whale sightings are during the cooler water months, February thru Mid-April. Newborn humpbacks have been observed in these years. Pods of bottlenose dolphins can be seen close to the islands from January to March.

Requirements for Diving in Socorro / Revillagigedo Archipelago

SCUBA diver certification with 30+ logged dives and good bouyancy control are required. DAN or equivalent SCUBA diver insurance is mandatory, also travelers’ insurance policy that covers airline tickets, hotels and liveaboard fare, in case of cancellation of any reason

Have in mind that Revillagigedo Island is a challenging dive, especially on buoyancy

What SCUBA level is recomended to dive in Socorro Island?

control, please have enough experience for these trips. It is obligatory to carry a yellow or orange SCUBA Safety Sausage as part of your gear. Experience level is intermediate to advanced

What kind of diving gear is recommended for this trip?

You should bring onboard your complete SCUBA diver gear set. Because of the water temperatures involved, we suggest a 5 to 7 mm wetsuit, also a SCUBA diver toolkit with O-rings, mouthpiece, mask straps, high-pressure hoses, etc. We suggest having your regulator serviced before the trip, and If you require rental gear, please let us know the list and sizes ahead of time so we can have everything ready for you.

How is the water temperature and visibility in Socorro?

Surface water temperatures on November can be 80F (27C), lowering to 70F (21C) on January, then on April can rise to 75F (24C) to 78F (26C) on May. Visibility is variable, depending on currents, winds, tides and rains. Sometimes visibility can be up to 200 feet on the Boiler or Roca Partida. Most of the reports of bad underwater conditions are in November/December and only in some sites.

How many dives can be done at Socorro in a regular day?

Cantamar Liveaboard Safaris at Revillagigedo Archipelago feature three 60-minute dives a day, or four 50-minute or less dives a day, depending on weather, dive planning, and dive sites.

SCHEDULING

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18 Guests 9 Cabins Sun Deck 35 m. (114 ft.) Nitrox On Board

SPORT

CABIN LEVEL DESCRIPTION

1

Upper Deck

2 Single Bunks / Internal Lavatory

2

Upper Deck

1 Double Bed / Internal Lavatory

3

Upper Deck

Suite - 1 Double Bed + 1 Single Bed / Internal Lavatory

4

Upper Deck

Suite - 1 Double Bed + 1 Single Bed / Internal Lavatory

5

Upper Deck

1 Double Bed + 1 Single Bunk / Internal Lavatory

6

Main Deck

2 Single Beds / Shared Lavatory with #7

7

Main Deck

2 Single Beds / Shared Lavatory with #6

8

Below Deck

2 Single Bunks / Annex Own Lavatory

9

Below Deck

2 Single Bunks / Annex Own Lavatory

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