Socorro Warm Water Pelagic Trip 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Bluewater Travel's November 2024 trip to the Revillagigedo Islands, often referred to as Mexico's "Little Galapagos" due to their rich biodiversity. Explore the underwater wonders, encountering sharks, jacks, barracudas, whale sharks, and the famed mantas that make Socorro renowned. Immerse yourself in the captivating marine life and witness the unique flora and fauna that characterize these extraordinary islands.

Why Join This Trip?

Intense focus on repeated encounters with friendly giant Manta Rays, hammerhead, silvertip & galapagos sharks, and dolphins.
Prime season for whale sharks!
This is the warmest time of the season with water temperatures expected to be in the high 70s.
A short 2-hour flight to Cabo from the South West United States
Travel aboard the MV Valentina
Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure. Take advantage of our Flight Package.

November 10 - 19, 2024

Trip Leader: Tim Yeo

9 Nights for only $3,990, double occupancy

Optional Land Extension:

3-Nights/2-Days Diving at the Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort

Trip Overview

The trip starts and ends in San Jose del Cabo, then goes on to the Revillagigedo Archipelago which includes Socorro Island, Roca Partida, and San Benedicto Island. Dive to your heart's content as many as four times a day and get to interact with large pelagics up close and personal.

To learn more about what you can expect from this Socorro trip check out our 2023 trip report.

Dive Overview

The Revillagigedo Islands are where you will have an experience of a lifetime with large ocean pelagic animals including a wide variety of sharks (hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks), dolphins, tuna, barracudas, clouds of jacks, and of course, the friendliest mantas in the world. This is also whale sharks season, and the warmest time to visit with water temperatures expected to be in the high 70s.

Learn more about scuba diving in Socorro...

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Inclusions

9 night accommodation in a twin/double share cabin
All dives, tanks, weights and divemaster
Water, Coffee, Tea, Beer and Soft drinks
Complimentary glass of wine is served at dinner.
Roundtrip airport group transfers on embarkation day (12pm, 2pm and 6pm) and on disembarkation day (10am and 12pm)

Exclusions

Socorro park fee ($510 per trip)
Chamber fee ($15 per trip)
Fuel Surcharge ($90 per trip)
Gratuities

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About The MV Valentina

With over 15 years of experience in the area, MV Valentina offers high-quality liveaboard diving trips in the Baja California Peninsula, Sea of Cortez and the Socorro Islands. The boat is custom built for diving with dedicated camera facilities and dive deck, and is well maintained with high standards of quality and services.

The MV Valentina Liveaboard in Mexico offers three cabin types. The Deluxe Twin Cabins have twin beds, bunk arrangements, and private facilities, while the Deluxe Double Cabins feature a double bed, A/C, and private amenities. The Deluxe Double + 1 Single Cabins provide a double bed, a separate single bed, A/C, and private bathrooms.

Check this page to see more details and customer reviews on the MV Valentina.

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Flight Information

Upon arrival at San Jose Del Cabo airport (SJD), you will be greeted and provided with complimentary transportation to the marina (M/V VALENTINA dock). If you are already staying in the area, feel free to make your own way to the Marina “Puerto Los Cabos” by 17:00.

Airport-Marina shuttle schedule:

Terminal 1: 12:00 / 14:00 / 17:30
Terminal 2: 12:30 / 14:30 / 18:00 

Guests arriving early should wait for the next scheduled shuttle. Guests who miss the last ride will be offered a private transfer for $90usd per van.

All guests must be on board by 18:00

Check out is around 10:00 am on the last day of the trip. The crew provide complimentary transportation to San Jose Del Cabo airport. Shared shuttle from Valentina to SJD airport is scheduled at 10:00 and 12:00 (noon). If you are staying at a hotel, you are responsible for your own transportation.

Flight Package

Our group trips attract guests from all over the globe and many of our customers prefer to book their own flights to take advantage of mileage points or credit card discounts. For these reasons, flights are not included in our group trip packages.

However, we are more than happy to work with you to find the best travel itinerary for your trip and will gladly give suggestions and advice, even if you make the final booking. We will check through your travel reservations at any time to ensure they fit with the trip schedule and can give recommendations on transit hotels and day tours where needed.

If you would like us to book flights, hotels, and transfers for your domestic and/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Please be advised that there is a 10% fee for this service to cover our booking and administration costs.

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About The Trip Leader

Tim grew up in tiny Singapore, where driving for more than an hour meant you would need a passport. Traveling was always his passion, but Tim became addicted to dive travel soon after he got scuba certified in Malaysia. As his diving addiction grew, Tim eventually became a Staff Instructor with PADI and an Instructor Trainer with SDI. After getting his instructor certification, Tim spent time teaching scuba in Malaysia and Vietnam.

Tim serves as General Manager and COO at Bluewater Travel and is the company's most seasoned trip leader. With a portfolio of leading over 30 group trips, his extensive expertise encompasses a variety of popular dive destinations such as the Galapagos, Raja Ampat, French Polynesia, Fiji, the Red Sea, Palau, Maldives, among others. His travels have taken him across all seven continents and allowed him to dive in all five oceans—the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic. Read more about Tim here.

Contact Tim at tim@bluewaterdivetravel.com for more info about his trips.

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Payment Schedule

Deposit: $800

Payment 2: $1,000 due Sep 1, 2023

Balance: due June 1, 2024

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WANT TO EXTEND YOUR TRIP?

We can help with that! See more of Mexico before or after your trip with Bluewater in Socorro. Flying all that way merits a multi-destination vacation! Here are some examples of packages we can add on to your trip reservation:

*Rates are subject to change at any time; please contact us for the most updated pricing.

3 NIGHTS & 2-DAYS DIVING AT CABO PULMO BEACH RESORT: NOV 7 - 10, 2024

Deluxe Bungalow (w/ AC): $1,200 dbl per person twin share ($1,920 single occ)

Village Casita (w/o AC): $1,050 per person twin share ($1,680 single occ)

Pobuda Room (w/o AC): $950 per person twin share ($1,580 single occ)

Budget Room & Bath (w/o AC): $850 per person twin share ($1,360 single occ)

Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort is a first class resort & dive facility located directly in the Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park. A small, rustic location with great diving right off its shores.

Includes:
3 nights' accommodation at Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort
Welcome cocktail
All meals from dinner on the first evening until breakfast on the last day
2 days of 2-tank diving
Tanks and weights
Round-trip group transfers between SJD Airport - Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort - Valentia Liveaboard (Guests should arrive into SJD no later than 2pm to catch the group transfer)

Excludes:
Alcohol
Dive equipment rental
Gratuity

Deluxe Bungalow (L), Village Casita (R)

Pobuda Room (L), Budget Room & Bath (R)

7 NIGHTS AT THE 5 STAR COSTA BAJA RESORT & SPA

Price: Starting at $2,087 per person based upon double occupancy.

The Hotel CostaBaja Resort & Spa is the first and only luxury hotel & spa in the city of La Paz. This boutique hotel offers a selection of ocean, mountain, and marina views. North of the hotel is Espiritu Santo Island, where you will find the greatest marine life in the world and the best sport fishing within Baja Sur.

7 nights in a king or twin room
Full buffet breakfasts
5 days of 3 tank dives
Lunches & drinks on the boat
National park permit fees
Roundtrip Cabo transfers
Free WiFi: Yes
Swimming Pool: Yes

Costa Baja Resort La Paz

Costa Baja Resort & Spa

7 NIGHTS AT THE 3 STAR LA CONCHA BEACH RESORT

Price: Starting at $1,803 per person based upon double occupancy.

A beach resort offering a peaceful and mellow atmosphere on the Sea of Cortez. Over a hundred sea view rooms are featured in La Concha Beach Resort. Located in front of the ocean and with a full view of the beach and pool, the accommodations include essential details to luxury amenities.

7 nights in a king or twin sea view room
Full American breakfasts
5 days of 3 tank dives
Lunches & drinks on the boat
National park permit fees
Roundtrip Cabo transfers
Free WiFi: Yes
Swimming Pool: Yes

La Concha Beach Resort La Paz

La Concha Beach Resort

7 NIGHTS AT THE 4 STAR HOTEL CATEDRAL

Price: Starting at $1,670 per person based upon double occupancy.

Hotel Catedral La Paz is a new concept of accommodation to suit the needs of today's travelers. It is part of the historic center of the city, surrounded by major attractions next to Our Cathedral Lady of La Paz. With its sophisticated contemporary modernist architecture, Hotel Catedral La Paz focuses on every detail to offer its guests an excellent service and quality, both in the rooms and its gourmet restaurant.