The Scuba Place : Dive Socorro : 2020

THE SCUBA PLACE
WHERE TO DIVE : PACIFIC MEXICO
SOCORRO


ITINERARY
TRIP SUMMARY:
COME DIVE WITH US IN PACIFIC MEXICO SOCORRO ISLANDS
12 night itinerary
- Return airfare to Cabo San Lucas via Atlanta, Los Angeles or Mexico City
- 1 night in 5 star all inclusive in Mexico prior to liveaboard
- 8 nights aboard Nautilus Liveaboard : Socorro Islands itinerary
- 5 days diving with up to 4 dives daily
- 2 nights in 5 star all inclusive in Mexico after liveaboard
- Airport transfers _______________________________________________________________________________________ PRICE :
From £3995 per person based on double occupancy
£800 single supplement
£500 non-refundable deposit per person to secure space
balance due 12 weeks before departure _______________________________________________________________________________________
SAMPLE ITINERARY : DAY 1: Depart the UK
Your international flight to Cabo San Lucas will be via Atlanta, Los Angeles or Mexico. Spend one night before travelling on.
DAY 2 : Arrive in Cabo San Lucas
A short flight to Cabo San Lucas where you will then be transferred to Dreams Resort & Spa Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy the rest of the day in the 5 star all inclusive resort.
DAY 3 : Transfer to Liveaboard
Private transfer to the Marina. Enjoy the sunshine and grab a bite before boarding.
DAY 4 : Sail to the Socorro Islands
Today is spent at sea. The Socorro Islands are 250 nautical miles out into the blue.
DAY 5 -9 : Dive the Archipelago Revillagigedos.
The most epic diving!!! Volcanic in origin, these islands serve as an oasis amid the Sea of Cortez, 250 miles off the Baja Peninsula coast. Giant Pacific Mantas, with
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a wingspan of up to 9 metres, shivers of sharks, pods of curious dolphin, whale sharks and even humpback whales.
DAY 10 : Sail to Cabo San Lucas
Today is spent sailing back to Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy a slide show of the week and cocktails with fellow divers.
DAY 11-12 : Relax in Resort
Disembark early in the morning and get your land legs back with 2 nights back at Dreams Resort & Spa Cabo San Lucas.
DAY 13 : Return to the UK
You will be transferred to the Cabo San Lucas airport for your overnight flight.
DAY 14 : Arrive in the UK
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EXTRAS :
airline upgrades : we can arrange for higher class seating and/or extra baggage, please contact us for up to date pricing
liveaboard transfers : due to local regulations any transfers ending or in San Jose del Cabo must be paid in cash at the time of service
liveaboard extras : port and park fees $65USD per person payable in cash on board, bar tab, gear and tank rental, tips - an 8-10% gratuity per diver is suggested but any tip is left to your discretion ________________________________________________________________________________ BOOKING DETAILS :
To book this trip please contact John at [email protected] or 020 3515 9955
Any change in pricing due to flight availability or other circumstances will be disclosed and discussed at time of booking.
Tickets and full travel documentation for group travel will be issued to all passengers 2 weeks prior to departure. All passengers will receive confirmation of their booking and receipt for deposit or any payment immediately after processing along with an ATOL certificate.
Passenger names as listed on passport, together with passport number and expiry date, date of birth and nationality is required for each passenger travelling before final documents can be distributed.
This brochure is intended for marketing purposes only. You will have been alerted to the conditions of your booking at the time of booking and as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice, a contract will exist between you and Major Travel Plc. Please check your confirmation invoice carefully and contact us immediately if any details are not correct. The contract is made on the terms of our booking conditions, which are governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts.
Travel and Diving Insurance are mandatory. Please review all Booking Conditions here
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SOCORRO
Socorro Island is part of the Revillagigedos, a group of small islands off the coast of Baja California, Mexico. Dive sites include Socorro, San Benedicto & Roca Partida. Socorro is one of the hottest destinations on the planet and it delivers... in bucketloads. Giant Pacific Mantas, with a wingspan of up to 9 metres, shivers of sharks - 10+ species, pods of curious dolphin, whale sharks and even humpback whales. All from the luxury of beautiful liveaboard vessels.
The manta behaviour in this region is unique to anywhere else in the world. The giant mantas of Socorro seem to seek out intimate interactions with divers. They communicate with you, from locking eyes to gently swimming just overhead to be tickled by your bubbles. Some then hover alongside or underneath a diver, where they often stay, curious and seemingly in want of a connection.
That kind of interaction is one of the reasons our preferred dive operator, Nautilus Liveaboards is committed to the Socorro Islands. This destination is well worth the full day motor south from Cabo San Lucas. Volcanic in origin, these islands serve as an oasis amid the Sea of Cortez, 250 miles off the Baja Peninsula coast. The raw lava flows and active volcanoes on the island resemble the lost world of Jurassic Park, which seems fitting as these islands call out to not only the giant manta but a host of other big animals.
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Your Socorro journey will include up to 4 dives per day - each an opportunity to encounter a playful pod of dolphins. You may also see schooling hammerheads, galapagos, white tip reef, silver tip, silky, tiger and oceanic white tips.
On most days you will enjoy visibility up to 100ft. When the current picks up, the ash from these volcanic isles can rise, reducing visibility to 30ft. While not always ideal for big animal diving, the crew will get you closer to the reef and the resident ells, octopi and Socorro lobsters.
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BELLE AMIE
With a dedicated and enthusiastic crew of men and women from around the world the Nautilus Belle Amie is a luxury liveaboard offing both Socorro and Guadalupe Islands itineraries. Guests enjoy ultra quiet rooms, extreme spaciousness and a comfortable, stabilised ride.
Accommodations on the Nautilus Belle Amie include eight comfortable state rooms on the lower deck with various bed configurations. Six superior suites on the upper deck and two premium suites on the main deck. The spacious dive deck with dive stations is situated on the main deck along with the dining room, lounge and charging stations. The bar is stocked with a variety of wine, liquor and beer. Another bar, hot tub and plenty of seating in the sun or shade is available on the sun deck. Sat phone, email and internet access is available for a fee. The Belle Amie operates 3 high speed skiffs and equipment is readily available for rent. The ship is also rebreather friendly.
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SOCORRO ISLANDS GALLERY
photos courtesy of Nautilus Liveaboards and The Scuba Place by Nigel Wade