Socorro Warm Water Pelagic Trip 2027

Socorro Warm Water Pelagic Trip 2027

Embark on an unforgettable journey on Bluewater Travel's 2027 trip to Socorro. Experience premium warm-water liveaboard 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 whale sharks!
• This is the warmest time of the season with water temperatures expected to be in the high 70s
• 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

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 2027 warm-water pelagic trip 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 whale shark season, where warm, nutrient-rich waters attract schooling hammerheads, manta rays, dolphins, and other iconic pelagics.

With multiple dives per day, an experienced trip leader, and a strong emphasis on in-water time, this trip delivers repeat big-animal encounters in peak whale shark seasons. 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.

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 whale shark season and the warmest time of year, with water temperatures typically reaching the high 70s°F.

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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.

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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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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

• 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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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)
• Port and Anchorage fee ($20USD per person per night)
• 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)

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 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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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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Trip Leader

Gill Flaherty

Gill is in charge of all Bluewater Travel's Photo Workshops and is a PADI and TDI Instructor in her free time. Gill learned to dive in her home country of Scotland and continued with much of her dive education in the UK. She quickly expanded her diving repertoire with trips to the Red Sea, Mexico, and Indonesia, and was surprised to learn that diving didn’t always involve poor visibility and chilly water temperatures. Gill has a thirst for travel and adventure and spent a year driving around Europe in a motorhome before settling in Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean. After working full-time as a Dive Instructor for three seasons, she now teaches and guides in her free time on the famous Zenobia wreck. When not underwater, Gill can be found paddle boarding, hiking, or rescuing cats.

Read more about Gill Flaherty.

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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: $800
• Payment 2: $1,000 due 1 Sep 2026
• Balance: due 1 June 2027

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