Rocio del Mar, Mexico
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“The captain and crew were fantastic. ”
Highlights
The 27m Rocio del Mar liveaboard cruises through to the iconic dive areas of the Socorro Islands, Sea of Cortez, and Baja California and accommodates 20 guests in 10 comfortable staterooms spread over two decks. It offers divers the choice of 3 itineraries, depending on the time of year. All the rooms have private air conditioning, carpets, windows, storage space, and en-suite bathrooms. Meals and snacks are served in the large dining area in the lower deck's forward part and are available throughout the day. Al fresco dining and vegan options are available too. The boat has many relaxation spots, but the sundeck/top deck or the upper deck salon are favorites among the guests. Rocio Del Mar also has a spacious dive deck for storing all diving gear and a camera table for avid photographers.
Scuba diving off the Rocio Del Mar in Mexican waters is a treat. Socorro Island is part of The Revillagigedo Islands, often called Mexico's "Little Galapagos." The itinerary includes diving at San Benedicto, Socorro, Roca Partida, and Clarion Islands. These islands are a magnet for some of the largest pelagic animals in the world, with schooling Hammerhead sharks that come in the hundreds during their migration. Tiger sharks, dolphins, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, schools of jacks and barracuda, tuna, wahoo, oceanic white tips sharks, whale sharks, and mantas are some charismatic megafaunas that can be spotted here. All dives are led by experienced divemasters who are enthusiastic about sharing their underwater world, and the diving takes place from two pangas or skiffs.
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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Visas and Fees, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (1,380-21,732 MXN per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Nitrox (140 USD), Nitrox Course (200 USD), Private Dive Guide (75 USD per day), Rental Gear, WiFi internet (50 USD per item).
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Rocio del Mar Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 8.2
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.5
- Value 8.8
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Florian K
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Austria
Amazing trip full of pelagic life
The trip started with bad news and 1 day delay due to weather conditions. But we got compensated by encountering all highlights including whale sharks and hammerheads on multiple dive, a tiger shark and all the expected sightings like Mantas, Dolphins and reef sharks.
- Recommended for
- Marine Life. Pelagic Fish. Dive Guides.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Gregor C
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United States
Socorro on the Rocio del Mar was everything we hoped for.
Very memorable trip - hundreds of hammerheads and other sharks, many close pelagic manta encounters, and much more. The crew and DMs were excellent, and the food was great. Multiple fellow divers were returning for a second trip on the Rocio del Mar and we can see why!
- Recommended for
- Amazing dives. Welcoming crew. Excellent food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ted S
- United States
We saw everything!
Amazing liveaboard. The crew was great and did a amazing job taking care of our gear. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
- Recommended for
- Amazing Animal Sightings. Stellar Crew and Divemasters. Good Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Freek S
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Netherlands
Wonderful and fabulous
A wonderful dive experience, on a wonderful boat with a truly wonderful crew.
- Recommended for
- Fabulous diving. Fabulous crew. The service around the food was really fabulous..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tamyko Y
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Spain
Hammerheads experience
We were lucky with sightings. Schools of hammersheads nearby
- Recommended for
- Hammerheads, crew, food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Elizabeth B
- United States
excellente
weather conditions were a bit rough (windy) but everything was still amazing! we did mulitple dives at the same sites due to rough conditions at other sites but i thought was still nice because you get to know the area better, and the wildlife still changes. saw dolphins, mantas, tons of sharks, school of hammerheads, octopus, even a humpback whale although i think its late in the season for that. would highly recommend and hope i get to do this trip again some day
- Recommended for
- diving, crew, wildlife
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Marty R
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Canada
An amazing dive trip.
The journey out to the Socorros Islands takes time and can be a bit rough... but it is worth it! The diving was absolutely incredible. It was one of those rare times when reality was even better than what you see on Instagram or YouTube. The crew was fantastic - everyone was there to make your experience better. The food was excellent and they did a great job catering to individual dietary needs. I can't wait to go back!
- Recommended for
- The crew was amazing.. The diving was incredible.. The other guests were all wonderful and friendly..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Erika H
- United States
Was so great I loved the crew!!!!
All of it I had a blast!!!
- Recommended for
- The crew, the dives, the food
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- 9.2 Superb
- Alfredo R
- United States
Easy and Interesting Diving in the Sea of Cortez
An overall great experience. I did the Sea of Cortez Mid Riff Islands itinerary. The boat, while not luxurious, has everything you need. The racks are comfortable and the food is excellent. The location of the galley in the hold is unfortunate but weather permitting we were able to eat top deck one evening and that was fabulous. The entire crew was incredibly friendly and helpful and worked tirelessly to create a good experience. Ship life is unpredictable, with unexpected repairs, weather, etc. and I thought the crew did a great job navigating whatever came and adapting to it. The Sea of Cortez is incredible with stark desert island landscapes and pristine beaches water. The dives themselves were excellent and approachable to wide variety of skill levels, offering a diverse range of topography and life including lots of sea lion interaction. I went in August when the water temp was at its peak and it was certainly warm, averaging 85F or more every dive. I would dive this boat and crew again for sure and am already looking at their Socorro itinerary for next year.
- Recommended for
- Natural Beauty. Crew. Varied Dive Sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jaclyn B
- United States
Unbelievable amenities and crew!
The crew was very welcoming and seemed to work together seamlessly. They made sure you always had everything you needed. Dives were great, we got 22 completed by the end of the trip. Could see humpback whales from the boat, dove with dolphins, schooling hammerheads and countless manta rays who were very friendly. Trip of a lifetime!
- Recommended for
- 1. Attentiveness of crew and captain 2. FOOD (multiple courses each meal) 3. Dive sites with large pelagic animals!
