Blue Crew Divers
Socorro Island
Socorro Island
Giant Mantas & Dolphins
Socorro is magical. Amazing destination and oceanic oasis and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Socorro is all about giant mantas, not the number of mantas but the amazing trust they have in us. If a manta looks you in the eye and feels that they can trust you, the most amazing interspecies interaction often follows. That is the magic of Socorro. There is more, 15 years ago the dolphins started emulating the mantas when the grandma of the local pod of dolphins ended up in the arms of divemaster Sten. We now get pod interaction with the bottlenose dolphins on almost every trip.
In addition to the amazing Mantas, you have the potential to see schooling hamnmerheads, silky sharks, Humpback Whales, Whale sharks, bait balls and more. This is a must dive location.
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Socorro Island
Giant Mantas & Dolphins
Socorro is magical. Amazing destination and oceanic oasis and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Socorro is all about giant mantas, not the number of mantas but the amazing trust they have in us. If a manta looks you in the eye and feels that they can trust you, the most amazing interspecies interaction often follows. That is the magic of Socorro. There is more, 15 years ago the dolphins started emulating the mantas when the grandma of the local pod of dolphins ended up in the arms of divemaster Sten. We now get pod interaction with the bottlenose dolphins on almost every trip.
In addition to the amazing Mantas, you have the potential to see schooling hamnmerheads, silky sharks, Humpback Whales, Whale sharks, bait balls and more. This is a must dive location.
The World’s Friendliest Giant Mantas
You can see giant mantas in many places around the world. But nowhere else boasts a population of giant mantas that literally seek out interaction with divers and snorkellers. While mantas are the main reason to voyage out to Socorro, there are lots of other animals to see, including schooling hammerheads and silky sharks, plus 12 other species of sharks, bottlenose dolphins that consistently hang out with divers at certain dive sites, large schools of pelagic fish, and, in season, humpback whales.
Sample Itinerary
Fly into SJD. Cabo.
Day 1
Complimentary Backscatter photo and video workshop at SeeCreatures Cabo San Lucas. 8pm boarding.
Day 2
Traveling and relaxing at sea. It’s a one day run out to the islands. Cocktail hour. Sunsets. Arrive at San Benedicto Island by evening.
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. Average of four dives a day. Expect to see the friendliest giant mantas in the world, bottlenose dolphins, up to ten species of sharks and loads of fish. We will also have other activities to keep you busy such as kayaking and paddle boarding. Or simply relax in our hot tub.
Day 8
Early morning voyage back to Cabo San Lucas. Great time to look back on all your photos and videos, connect with new friends or simply relax during the journey back.
Day 9
Disembark at 8:30am in Cabo.
Price: $4,175 plus $440 national park fee
What's included:
- 8 night liveaboard cruise
- All meals
- 9 days abord an expedition style vessel exploring the wild pacific waters
- 5 days of up to 4 dives a day diving
- double or triple occupancy depending on stateroom booked
- memories for a lifetime
What is not included in your package:
- Aifare
- Hotel in Cabo night before departure
- Transfers
- Gratuity
- Alcohol
- Nitrox
Required
All divers must have current DAN diving insurance and some form of travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance through DAN (Divers Alert Network).
