Socorro Manta And Shark Madness Photo Workshop 2028
February 16 - February 28 , 0
Socorro Islands Photo Workshop on the Quino del Mar in Feb 2028 for manta rays, sharks & humpback whales
Shark Encounters
Pelagic Encounters
Manta Ray Encounters
Free Photo Workshops
Why Join This Trip- Inclusions & Exclusions
- Trip Type
- Trip Overview
- Accommodations
- Photo Gallery
- About the Trip Leader
- How to Get There
- Payment Schedule
Why join this Trip?
Quino del Mar Cabin
Air Conditioning (AC)ToiletShowerEn Suite BathroomDouble Occupancy
$4,295p/pSingle Occupancy
OptionalLand Extensions
Inclusions
Exclusions
Trip type
Photography Workshop
Led by one of our photo instructors and will include daily underwater photography tutorials, in-water photography support, and one-to-one advice and guidance as required.
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Trip Overview
Trip Overview
The trip starts and ends in San Jose del Cabo, then goes on to the Revillagigedo Archipelago which includes Socorro Island, Roca Partida, and San Benedicto Island. The Quino del Mar is owned by one of the top operators cruising to Socorro. Dive to your heart's content as many as four times a day and get to interact with large pelagics up close and personal.
Tim Johnson shares his underwater footage from Bluewater Travel's Socorro 2023 Underwater Photo Workshop
Sample Itinerary
Here's a sample day-by-day itinerary of this trip (subject to change):
- Day 1- (Feb 16) - The Quino Del Mar will be ready for boarding at 5:00 pm, dinner is served at 7:00 pm, and will depart that evening.
- Day 2 - Quino Del Mar arrives in San Benedicto.
- Day 3 - San Benedicto, 4 dives scheduled.
- Day 4 - Roca Partida, 3 dives scheduled.
- Day 5 - Roca Partida, 3 dives scheduled.
- Day 6 - Socorro Island, 4 dives scheduled (check-in with naval station)
- Day 7 - Socorro Island, 4 dives scheduled
- Day 8 - San Benedicto, 4 dives scheduled. At the end of this day, we will start our departure to San Jose del Cabo.
- Day 9 - Arrive at San Jose del Cabo. Guests may sleep on the boat.
- Day 10 - (Feb 28) Disembark after breakfast by 8:30 am.
Dive Overview
The Revillagigedo Islands are where you will have an experience of a lifetime with large ocean pelagic animals including a wide variety of sharks (hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks), dolphins, tuna, barracudas, clouds of jacks, and of course, the friendliest mantas in the world. This is also humpback whale season, and if lucky, you may see a humpback whale swim by underwater.
Diving Conditions In February
Water temperature will be around 25-27°C (77-79°F).
To learn more about what you can expect from this Socorro trip check out our 2024 trip report. You can also read the reviews on diving Socorro here.
Recommended Scuba Gear
- 5mm wetsuit. Browse Wetsuits at Bluewater Photo
- Strong fins. Check out the Apeks RK3 Dive Fins.
- SMB. The Mares Dive Marker Buoy is our choice!
- Travel BCD. Read our Best Travel BCD Article
- Travel regulator. We suggest Mares Ultra 62X Dive Regulator
Accommodations
About The Quino Del Mar
Launching in July 2025, the Quino del Mar is one owned by one of the top dive operators specializing in trips to the Sea of Cortez and Socorro Islands in Mexico. This 89-foot liveaboard yacht offers 10 cabins for up to 20 divers.
Quino del Mar's Key Features
What excites us about the Quino del Mar liveaboard is the promise of knowledgeable and friendly dive staff, exceptional stability for navigating the often-rough waters to the Socorro Islands, mouthwatering Mexican cuisine, and ample space designed for underwater photographers to set up their gear. This liveaboard is shaping up to be a dream for avid divers and underwater photographers eager to explore Socorro and the Sea of Cortez!
Photo Gallery
About the Trip Leader
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 is at 5 pm.
Note: Guests arriving early may avail of day passes at Hotel El Ganzo, where they can spend time before boarding at 5 pm. 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, February 15. Guests must disembark by 8:30 a.m. Since transfers are not included in our fees, guests will need to take a taxi to the airport, which the Quino crew can help arrange. Return flights should be made anytime 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. You can get 10% off at El Encanto Inn by mentioning that you will be staying on the Quino Del Mar.
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. Please be advised that there is a ticketing fee for this service. Contact Us for more information.
Payment Schedule
- Deposit: $1,295 to book your spot
- Payment 2: $1,000 due 1 February 2027
- Payment 3: $1,000 due 1 August 2027
- Balance: due 1 November 2027
Socorro Manta And Shark Madness Photo Workshop 2028
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