Socorro, Mexico
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January 14 - 22, 2025
Giant manta rays, dolphins, 10 different species of sharks, whale sharks, and bait balls. There's so much excitement in Socorro Islands!
Availability: Contact us for booking information
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Trip Leader: Mike Pivacek
Up close interaction with giant mantas and dolphins happens consistently year-round at Socorro. The unique interaction with giant mantas is what Socorro is famous for! The shark diving is not bad either with 10 different species of sharks resident in the Islas. The water temperatures start chilling down to 73 – 74 degrees in January, which is when 1200 humpback whales from Alaska migrate down to Socorro for mating. You will see loads of whales on the surface and you will hear them singing underwater. You may even hear them singing through the hull of the ship at night. Most incredible of all is the opportunity to snorkel with these magnificent animals.
The Nautilus Explorer is a spacious, luxury dive vessel. Cabins are comfortable and well- appointed with en suite facilities and individual climate control. Most dives are conducted from 3 dive skiffs. Explorer can accommodate numerous divers, though you will never feel crowded. The large dive deck gives plenty of room for camera equipment, dive gear, and rebreathers alike. At the end of a spectacular day of diving relax and reminisce about your day!
Inclusions:
- 9 days aboard the Nautilus Explorer
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages on board
- Up to 22 dives plus 1 night snorkel with silky sharks
- Socorro Island Park Fee ($525/person)
- Taxes
- Marine ID slideshows
- Use of on board kayaks
- Ocean First escort
Not Included:
- Roundtrip airfare Denver - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Hotel stay in Cabo San Lucas
- Nitrox
- $35USD port fee
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Baggage fees
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Any unforeseen cost at the time of booking.
Trip Cost:
- $5,075 superior cabin, double occupancy
- $4,550 standard cabin, double occupancy
Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable deposit to reserve: $1,000
- $1,000 due 4/5/2024
- $1,000 due 7/1/2024
- Final payment due 11/1/2024
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date
Cancellation Policy:
- Changes made to the reservation may result in additional fees.
- Cancellation 180 days or more: refund given based on reselling the space, minus the initial deposit.
- 179 - 120 days: payments made to date are forfeited as well as any vendor fees.
- 119 days or less or a no-show: no refunds given.
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Ocean First recommends Allianz Travel Insurance
