Socorro Warm Water Pelagic Trip 2026

Socorro Warm Water Pelagic Trip 2026

Join Bluewater's Socorro Islands Group Trip aboard the Nautilus Under Sea in Nov 2026 for whale sharks, sharks & manta rays.

Why Join This Trip?

• Intense focus on repeated encounters with friendly giant manta rays, hammerhead, silvertip & Galapagos sharks, and dolphins
• Prime season for whale shark sightings
• A short 2-hour flight to Cabo from the SouthWest United States
• Travel aboard the intimate and comfortable liveaboard Nautilus Under Sea
• Diver to Guide ratio is 6:1
• 25% discount on rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
• Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure

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Trip Overview

Embark on a journey with Bluewater Travel starting and ending in San Jose del Cabo, venturing to the Revillagigedo Archipelago, which includes Socorro Island, Roca Partida, and San Benedicto Island. Sail aboard the Nautilus Under Sea, one of the premier liveaboards cruising to Socorro. Dive up to four times a day and experience close encounters with large pelagics.

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Dive Overview

The Revillagigedo Islands offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience with an array of large ocean pelagic animals. Encounter a wide variety of sharks, including hammerhead, tiger, Galapagos, and silky sharks, as well as playful dolphins, tuna, barracudas, and schools of jacks. The islands are also home to the world's friendliest mantas.

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Dive Conditions

November is the warmest time of year in Socorro, with pleasant water temperatures and calm conditions topside.

• Water Temperature: 80°F (27°C)
• Visibility: 40 - 100 feet (12 - 30m)
• Depth Range: 65 - 130 feet (20 - 40m)

To learn more about what you can expect from this Socorro trip check out our 2024 trip report. You can also read the great reviews of the Nautilus Under Sea & 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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Sample Itinerary

• Day 1: You are welcome to drop your bags off and check-in whenever it’s most convenient, but we ask that you please check-in at SeeCreatures by 7pm latest. Please arrive back to SeeCreatures by 7:15pm for the mandatory safety video before boarding the boat at 8pm.
• Day 2: Today is a traveling and relaxing day at sea. It is a one day run out to the islands. An orientation briefing will be held in the morning, followed by a fire and boat safety drill. A drill? On holiday? Don’t worry, it is for your safety but we will make it lots of fun. We are proud to have been the first, and some of the only, ISM safety certified passenger vessel dive boats in the world, the same safety certification as the largest cruise ships. We’ll keep you as busy as you like on this sea day with Manta 101 in the afternoon, then you will have a chance to prep your gear, read a book, relax on the sun deck or check out the movie selection on our onboard wifi. We will be watching for the “green flash” at sunset, and while cocktail hour is officially at 7pm every evening, many of our guests enjoy some adult beverages well before that on sea days! We should arrive at San Benedicto Island that evening allowing you a calm night to relax and get a restful sleep before the next morning’s excitement of diving with the friendliest giant mantas in the world.
• Days 3-7: Over five full dive days you will be able to experience some of our favourite sites such as El Canyon, the Boiler, Red Rocks, Roca Partida, Cabo Pearse, Punta Tosca and Roca Oneal. We know that many of our guests want the option of as many dives as possible and we strive to offer an average of four dives a day, other than the day that we do our mandatory check-in at the local navy base when you will likely have the option of three dives. When the weather is really good and the seas are calm, certain dive sites like Roca Partida might become crowded with three or four dive boats in which case park regulations restrict us to offering three dives maximum that day. We cater to divers of all experience levels with what we call “dive butler”. We will quickly zip self-reliant and highly experienced divers straight to the dive site when it opens. Encouraging our newer divers who would like to be with a dive guide from start to finish to take their time gearing up and splash 20-30 minutes later. Most divers are somewhere in the middle of this and we will shuttle them along with dive guides to the sites with our skiffs running back and forth like taxi cabs! Note that several dives may be quite challenging and not suitable for divers of lower experience levels. The number of dives on offer is subject to weather, the whims of Mother Ocean, and crowding by other diveboats. We will have other stuff going on to keep you as busy as you like with kayaks and paddle boards, shoreline tours, humpback whale watching (January to April), manta ID in the late afternoon and after-dinner presentations. Of course, it’s always your option to find a nice quiet place to relax with a book, have a nice snooze, or maybe have a splash in our sparkling clear hot tubs.
• Day 8: We will likely get underway very early this morning for the voyage back to Cabo San Lucas. This is the perfect day to check out photos and videos with the new friends you made onboard, pack your dive gear up and take time to relax before reality sets back in. The islands, the mantas, the sharks and the dolphins are almost "other worldly" and we hope the magic stays with you for a long time.
• Day 9: Always a sad time for us. It's time to say goodbye and disembark the boat in Cabo at 8:30am for either SJD airport or to SeeCreatures in Cabo San Lucas. It doesn't have to be goodbye for long, we hope to see you again very soon.

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Trip Type

This is a GUIDED GROUP TRIP. Led by an experienced Bluewater trip leader or accredited local guide who will manage the trip logistics and ensure your needs are met throughout. While this trip is designed to optimize your photography opportunities, it is not led by one of our photo instructors and so meaningful photography advice from your trip leader should not be expected.

What to Expect from Our Guided Group Trips

• Meet like-minded travelers - Our Group Trips are perfect for solo travelers who enjoy meeting other divers or photographers and enjoy the support of a pre-arranged itinerary. Your trip leader will arrange group activities such as meals or game nights to ensure everyone feels part of the Bluewater family.
• Problems solved - Your trip leader will be on hand to assist with any issues you may have. From delayed or canceled flights, to lost room keys and dietary requirements. We have dealt with it all before and will ensure that your trip runs smoothly.

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Inclusions

• 8 nights accommodation in a shared occupancy Stateroom
• All meals (continental breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert)
• Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks
• Weights, weight belts, aluminum 80’s and air
• Use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards
• Daily room service and towels
• In-water dive guide
• Mexican taxes

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Exclusions & Marine Park Fees

• 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)
• Port Fee ($35 per person, paid onboard)
• Nitrox ($20 per dive day)
• Transfers between airport and meeting point/boat
• Gift shop purchases and bar
• Optional WiFi (purchased onboard)
• Dive gear rentals
• Gratuity
• Insurance - ask us about our preferred partner plan

* Onboard fees and charges are subject to change

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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Accommodation

About The Nautilus Under Sea

Previously known as Undersea Hunter serving Cocos Island, Nautilus Under Sea has recently moved to the waters of Socorro to offer nothing less than an intimate and comfortable dive liveaboard vacation, that she has been long known for.

The Nautilus Under Sea offers various comfortable accommodations. The Premium Suites - Emerald on the sun deck feature configurable beds, a flat-screen TV, multiple windows, an ensuite bathroom, ample storage, air conditioning, and hot tub access. The ADA Compatible Stateroom - Rosario, near the dive deck, is wheelchair-friendly with twin beds, a large window, an ensuite bathroom, and air conditioning. The lower deck Staterooms (A-F) have different upper and lower bed configurations, each with an ensuite bathroom and air conditioning. And finally, the Triple Stateroom on the main deck includes two bunk beds, extra storage, an ensuite bathroom, and air conditioning.

Check this page to see more details and customer reviews on the Nautilus Under Sea.

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Trip Leader

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How To Get There

Flight Information

Guests should fly into San Jose del Cabo (SJD) on November 16 and take a taxi or communal transfer to Cabo San Lucas. Guests should meet at See Creatures Dive Shop in Cabo San Lucas by 7pm at the latest. We will then transfer you to the boat.

The boat returns to Cabo San Lucas by 8.30 am on November 24 and will disembark shortly afterward. The crew will assist with booking taxis to the airport.

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.

Hotel and flight reservations are completely separate from your tour package. 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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Socorro Trip Extensions

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

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Payment Schedule

• Deposit: $800 to book your spot
• Payment 1: $1,500 due May 1, 2025
• Balance: Due May 1, 2026

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