Socorro Spring Expedition 2028

Socorro Spring Expedition 2028

Embark on an unforgettable journey on Bluewater Travel's March 2028 trip to Socorro. Experience premium pelagic diving with mantas, sharks, dolphins, expert guides, and small groups.

Why Join This Trip?

• Intense focus on repeated encounters with friendly giant manta rays, hammerhead, silvertip & galapagos sharks, and dolphins.
• Prime season for humpback whales!
• Diver to Guide ratio is 6:1
• Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure
• A short 2 hour flight to Cabo from the southwest United States
• 25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo

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Trip Overview

The trip starts and ends in San Jose del Cabo, before heading to the Revillagigedo Archipelago, including Socorro Island, Roca Partida, and San Benedicto Island. Guests can dive up to four times a day, with exceptional opportunities to interact with large pelagics up close.

Bluewater Travel’s Spring 2028 expedition to Socorro is designed for divers seeking consistent, high-adrenaline encounters with large ocean life in one of the world’s most remote and productive dive regions. This liveaboard expedition is timed for peak humpback season, and if you're lucky, you may see or hear whales during your dives.

With multiple dives per day and a strong emphasis on in-water time, this trip delivers repeat big-animal encounters during peak season. Guests can expect a comfortable liveaboard, small dive groups, and the kind of thrilling, action-packed diving that defines true pelagic adventures.

To learn more about what to expect from this trip, refer to our latest Socorro Trip Report.

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Dive Overview

The Revillagigedo Islands offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience with large ocean pelagic species. Divers can encounter a wide variety of sharks, including hammerheads, tiger sharks, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks, along with dolphins, tuna, barracudas, and vast schools of jacks. The region is also known for its famously friendly manta rays.

This period coincides with peak humpback whale season, so water temperatures are slightly cooler.

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Diving Conditions

March is an excellent time for diving in Socorro, as it falls within the peak diving season from November to May. This period offers divers a chance to encounter remarkable marine life, including giant manta rays, playful dolphins, and schooling hammerhead sharks.

• Water Temperature: 75F-80F (24-27C) degrees in November and December, beginning of January, late April and May. Expect cooler temperatures between 70-74F (21-23C) in late January, February, March, and beginning of April.
• Visibility: Varies depending on the dive site, season, currents, and other conditions. Roca Partida often has the best visibility, reaching over 100 feet. There are sometimes reports of lower visibility in November/December (when whale sharks are found feeding on plankton).
• Depth Range: 33-100ft (10-30m)

To learn more about what you can expect from this Socorro trip check out our 2024 trip report. You can also read the reviews on diving Socorro here.

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Recommended Scuba Gear

Download our full scuba gear guide to Socorro, Bluewater Travel guests receive 10% OFF! Click the image below to download (PDF).

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Note on Marine Park Fees

*For people who are over 60 and can provide documentation that they are retired or pensioned, the park fee will be waived. According to the CONANP, any official document with the words "RETIRED" or "PENSIONED" will be accepted along with a photo of a current passport. 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.gov website.

For students and teachers: A 75% discount is available for ACTIVE/CURRENT students and teachers. To get this discount, a photocopy of an identification card with a photo and current date is required.

To apply for an exception, the above documentation should be sent to Bluewater at trips@bluewaterdivetravel.com no later than one month prior to boarding. Please note that CONANP has the final word if a document is accepted or not. They do not verify the exception prior to the trip. If it is not accepted, the applicant will be required to pay the full park fees.

For more details, read about the Socorro Marine Park Fees 2025.

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Trip Type

This is an OPEN BOAT trip. A Bluewater departure that does not include a dedicated Bluewater Trip Leader. Instead, guests travel independently and join the boat or resort’s regular diving program, with the local crew and dive guides managing the experience on-site.

Bluewater will still arrange your booking, provide pre-trip information and assist with travel planning and logistics. You will also benefit from special group pricing and the opportunity to meet and dive with other members of the Bluewater community.

An Open Boat is ideal for confident, independent travelers who would like to enjoy a Bluewater-organized trip without the additional structure of a hosted group.

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Trip Inclusions

• 9 nights accommodation onboard, double/twin occupancy
• 3-4 dives per diving day (max 18-20 dives)
• All meals on board, including dinner on the first day
• Tanks, weights, and weight belts
• Qualified and experienced dive guide service
• Beverages (water, local beer, soft drinks, coffee, and hot tea)
• A glass of wine at dinner

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Trip Exclusions

• Marine Park Fee: approx. $1,300 per person (Socorro Marine Park Authority adjusts park fees annually, and the final amount will be confirmed closer to departure)
• Transfer on check-in & check-out date
• Chamber fee ($15USD per person per trip, payable onsite)
• Gratuity (10-15% of trip cost suggested)
• Other Beverages at the bar
• Rental Equipment
• Nitrox ($150USD/week)
• Larger air tank (100cu ft = approx 13.2L) ($150USD/week)
• Larger nitrox tank (100cu ft = approx 13.2L) ($300USD/week)
• Fuel surcharge ($25 per person, per night)

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About The MV Valentina

With over 15 years of experience in the region, the MV Valentina delivers high-quality liveaboard diving trips across the Baja California Peninsula, Sea of Cortez, and the Socorro Islands. Purpose-built for diving, the vessel features a dedicated dive deck, camera facilities, and is consistently maintained to high standards of quality and service.

The MV Valentina offers three cabin categories. Deluxe Twin Cabins include twin beds in bunk-style arrangements with private facilities. Deluxe Double Cabins feature a double bed, air conditioning, and private amenities. Deluxe Double + Single Cabins provide a double bed alongside a separate single bed, air conditioning, and private bathrooms.

Check out our walkthrough video of the Valentina!

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How To Get There

Flight Information

Guests on this trip will need to fly into Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and take a taxi to the Marina Puerto Los Cabos. The boat is located by the Hotel El Ganzo. Boarding time starts at 3pm and all guests should be onboard by 5pm latest.

For guests arriving into SJD on embarkation day, we will arrange the option of a group transfer for a small additional fee.

Note: Guests arriving early may avail of day passes at Hotel El Ganzo, where they can spend time before boarding. There's an area for storing luggage and restrooms for changing. First come, first served, but guests can email the hotel before arriving.

• Rooftop Pool - 1000 pesos, guests can use up to 750 pesos as a food and beverage credit
• Beach Club - 750 pesos, guests can use the whole amount as a food and beverage credit

On the way back, we arrive in San Jose during the early morning hours of the last day of the trip. Guests must disembark by 10am. Since transfers are not included in our fees, guests will need to take a taxi to the airport, which the crew can help arrange. Return flights should be booked after midday on the last day of the trip.

Recommended nearby hotels to book for extra nights include the Tropicana Inn, Hotel El Ganzo, or El Encanto Inn & Suites.

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 and transit hotels for domestic and/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Contact Us for more information.

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Payment Schedule

• Deposit: $1,000
• Payment 2: $1,000 due 1 June 2027
• Balance: Due 1 November 2027

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