Socorro Manta & Shark Madness Liveaboard Trip Feb 2026
February 25 - March 06 , 2026
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?
Rocio del Mar Cabin
Air Conditioning (AC)En Suite BathroomHot Water ShowerCamera RoomDouble Occupancy
$4,195p/p
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 Rocio del Mar is one of the better liveaboards 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
Itinerary
Here's a sample day-by-day itinerary of this trip (subject to change):
- Day 1 (Feb 25) The Rocio 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 Rocio 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 (Mar 6) 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 25-27C (77-79F).
To learn more about what you can expect from this Socorro trip check out our 2023 trip report. You can also read the great reviews of the Rocio del Mar & 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
Note on Marine Park Fees
Accommodations
About The Rocio Del Mar
Rocio Del Mar is one of the most popular liveaboards sailing in the area, offering excellent service and fantastic food. There are 10 cabins for up to a maximum of 20 divers, all offering private bathrooms with hot shower stalls, Western-style toilets, and above-height windows. Cabins are carpeted and have air-conditioning, plus convenient gear and clothes storage drawers beneath the beds.
Check this page to see more details and customer reviews on the Rocio Del Mar.
About the Trip Leader
Dan Bishop
Dan is an accomplished underwater photographer based in northern Virginia. He did his first dive at age 14 and has been an avid photographer for more than 28 years. Initially a skydiving photographer and videographer, Dan transitioned his focus to the underwater world, driven by a desire to capture the ocean's stunning beauty. Dan is skilled in both wide-angle and macro photography and has a passion for sharing his knowledge with others, particularly in a structured workshop environment.
View more of Dan's work here: DanBishopPhotography.com
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 28. 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 Rocio 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 Rocio 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.
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Payment Schedule
- Deposit: $1,000 to book your spot
- Payment 2: $1,000 due 1 February 2025
- Payment 3: $1,000 due 1 August 2025
- Balance: due 1 November 2025
Socorro Manta & Shark Madness Liveaboard Trip Feb 2026
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