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*** EPIC SOCORRO ISLAND TRIP
Nate and I are planning another epic adventure and we would love for you all to join us! I have wanted to do this trip for a very long time. Please call if you have any questions or want to reserve a spot. Live-A-Board boat, the Rocio del Mar!!!
Socorro Island Trip
December 27, 2023 - January 5, 2024 (New Years party on boat)
$4095 per person, double occupancy
$1000 deposit to hold your spot. 18 spots available. $3095 remainder divided up monthly, final payment July 2023.
The Revillagigedo Islands (also Revillagigedo Archipelago) are a group of four volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, known for their unique ecosystem. The islands are home to many endemic plant and animal species. Socorro island is the most diverse in flora, fauna, and topography.
The islands lie 250 miles off Baja Mexico's southern shore. Guests fly into San Jose del Cabo (airport code SJD). We dive the islands of San Benedicto, Socorro, and Roca Partida. Our season is November through the end of May.
These islands are a spectacular magnet for the largest ocean pelagic animals in the world. Animals include schooling hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, friendly bottlenose dolphins, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, clouds of jacks and barracuda, tuna, wahoo, oceanic white tip sharks, whale sharks, and manta rays.
Manta Rays are the claim to fame for Socorro Islands. The island where they predominately congregate is San Benedicto. The magical dive site, "The Boiler" is a submerged sea mount and cleaning station. More than a half dozen mantas frequent this pinnacle regularly. The mantas in the Revillagigedo Islands are friendly and enjoy the presence of humans. This is truly an exceptional place to experience the manta magic. Whale sharks may be seen during November, December, and May.
Our itinerary is ten days and nine nights and includes six full days of diving. Below is our scheduled diving itinerary. Weather and sea conditions may require changes to this itinerary. If unique animal sighting opportunities arise, we may suggest alternative options to divers.
Day 1 - Board the boat at 5 pm / Dinner is served at 7 pm / Boat departs shortly thereafter
Day 2 - At Sea
Day 3 - San Benedicto - 4 dives scheduled
Day 4 - Roca Partida - 3 dives scheduled
Day 5 - Roca Partida - 3 dives scheduled
Day 6 - Socorro Island - 3 dives scheduled (check-in with the naval station)
Day 7 - Socorro Island - 4 dives scheduled
Day 8 - San Benedicto - 3 dives scheduled - at the end of the day, we will start our return to San Jose del Cabo
Day 9 - At Sea
Day 10 - Arrive at San Jose del Cabo in the early morning hours - disembark at 8:30 am
So you are aware, most other boats charge a 5%-16% sales tax and harbor fees. We do not. In addition, other boats typically provide five days of diving, and our trips have six days of
SOCORRO PARK FEES
Effective January 16, 2022
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
The park fee for Socorro is 1,611 pesos ($80) per day of diving. For a typical Socorro trip with six days of diving, it is $480. This fee does not apply to travel days. This fee can be paid in cash or by credit card at the end of the trip.
PARK FEE EXCEPTIONS
OVER 60 AND RETIRED:
For people who are over 60 and can provide documentation that they are retired or pensioned, the park fee will be waived. According to CONANP, any official document with the words "RETIRED" or "PENSIONED" will be accepted along with a current passport photo. Any other documentation will NOT be accepted.
In our experience, US citizens who are receiving retirement benefits from the Social Security Administration can download a Benefit Verification Letter from the www.SSA.govwebsite.
ACTIVE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS:
A 50% discount is available for ACTIVE/CURRENT students and teachers for students and teachers. A photocopy of an identification card with a photo and the current date is required to get this discount.
To apply for an exception, the above documentation must be sent to Guest Services at Documents@MexicoLiveaboards before boarding. Please note that CONANP has the final word if a document is accepted or not. They do not verify the exception before the trip. The applicant will be required to pay the full park fees if it is not accepted.
The above prices include all taxes, port fees, meals, beverages, tanks, weights, and complimentary beer and wine. The only things not included are
$80 Park fee per day of diving ($480)
$120 Nitrox (if you want it)
Transfers to and from the boat
Crew gratuity and air to Cabo San Lucas
Have a great day
Nate and Lea
928-380-8619
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Rocky Point Scuba Dive
Nate and Lea Kesler
928-380-8619
602-703-6283
Rockypointscubadive.com
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