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MV Valentina is a premium liveaboard offering exceptional diving in Mexico, featuring spacious cabins, expert guides, and unforgettable encounters with sharks, manta rays, and vibrant coral reefs. 🌊✨
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LOCATION
Join the Socorro Islands diving trips, departing from and return to San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. Embark on Sea of Cortez trips, from La Paz, Mexico. Transfers are provided from/to the airport for both trips.
Dive Overview
See hammerheads, schooling sardines, and sea lions in the Sea of Cortez from August to November. Encounter mantas, whale sharks, and humpback whales in the Socorro Islands from November to May.
[Read More: Sea of Cortez Dive Travel Guide or Socorro Islands Dive Travel Guide]
Experience Level
Sea of Cortez is more beginner-friendly and suitable for Open Water divers. For Socorro Islands, you have to be an Advanced Open Water Diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives.
Accommodation Overview
- Deluxe Twin Cabin -Twin (2 Single) Beds for 2 Guests (7 cabins)
- Cabin Facilities -Spacious bunk beds, private restroom & shower. Same gender-share unless otherwise requested.
- Deluxe Double Cabin - Double bed (1 cabin only)
- Cabin Facilities - Double bed, A/C, private restroom & shower.
- Deluxe Double + 1 Single - Single & Double Beds (2 cabins)
- Cabin Facilities - 1 double bed & 1 single non-bunk bed, A/C, private bathroom.
MV Valentina's lounge and bar, dining area
FOOD & DRINKS
MEALS ARE VERY IMPORTANT ABOARD MV VALENTINA!
They serve international food and Mexican food on the liveaboard, M/V Valentina. Japanese food is also sometimes available. You can drink authentic cocktails, such as a popular local beer, and similar drinks by ordering from the bartender. Less common on a liveaboard, they also offer freshly squeezed fruit juice (free.)
- Fine western & local cuisine
- Selections of wines, beer & spirits
- Full board + snacks all day
- Vegetarian options
- Special dietary needs can be requested
Cabin details
Deluxe Double Plus Main Deck
Valentina Double Main Deck
Deluxe Twin Main Deck
Boat features
Diving tender
Dive equipment rental (must be pre-booked)
NITROX fill at a charge
Spacious dive deck
English, Japanese & Spanish-speaking dive guide
Boat facilities
Indoor lounge and bar
TV & Digital Entertainment Library
Sundeck
Paid WiFi at $20/week
Safety: Life jackets & life rafts
2 towels per guest
220V & 110V power plugs
Deck plan
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Trip Dates: May 25 - Jun 3, 2025 | 9N | Socorro Islands | Was $3,990 NOW from $3,690
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ITINERARY INFORMATION
Detailed information about the itinerary
La Paz & Cabo Pulmo Part I
- Day 1 - Check-in at La Paz Malecon
- Day 2 - 2 dives at Salvatierra wreck dive
- Day 3 - 2 dives with sea lions at Los Islotes, 1 dive at San Francisquito, 1 night dive (1 tank)
- Day 4 - 3 dives at El Bajo, Night dive with Mobulas
- Day 5 - 1 dive at Punta Lobo, 2 dives at La Reyna
- Day 6 - 2 dives at Cabo Pulmo, Check out at Puerto Los Cabos
LA PAZ & CABO PULMO PART II
- Day 1 - Check-in at Puerto Los Cabos
- Day 2 - 2-3 dives at Cabo Pulmo
- Day 3 - 1 dive at Reinita, 2 dives at La Reyna
- Day 4 - 3 dives at El Bajo, Night dive with Mobulas
- Day 5 - 2 dives at San Francisquito, 1 dive at sea lion site
- Day 6 - 1 dive at sea lion site, 1 dive at Punta Lobo, Check out at La Paz Malecon or Marina Palmira
[Read More:Sea of Cortez Dive Travel Guide]
SEA OF CORTEZ
- Period of Time - August to November on the Valentina (5-6 nights)
- Dive Sites - Los Islotes, El Bajo, La Reina, La Reinita, Puntas Lobos, Whale Island, La Paz Bay, Swanne Reef, Salvatierra Wreck, El Corralito, San Francisquito, Las Animas,
- Dive Highlights - Sea lions and their babies, whale sharks, mobula rays, hammerheads, marlins, schooling skipjacks and more.
[Read More: Sea of Cortez Dive Travel Guide]
SAMPLE ITINERARY: 6D/5N SEA OF CORTEZ
- Day 1
- Shared transportation from LAP airport to M/V Valentina (the transfer can be arranged according to flight) - complimentary
- Between 7-9pm, check in at LaPaz Malecon (dock is in front of hotel La Peria)
- *If you arrive at San Jose Del Cabo airport, you are responsible for own transfer.
- Day 2-5 -Maximum 16 dives during stay
- Day 6
- 1-2 tank dives are planned on the last day
- 6pm check out at Marina Palmira
- Shared transportation from M/V Valentina to hotels in LaPaz - complimentary
Socorro Islands
- Period of Time - November to May on the Valentina (9-11 nights)
- Dive Sites - Roca Partida, En Boiler - San Benedicto, EL Canyon - San Benedicto, Cabo Pearce, Socorro Island
- Dive Highlights - A large flock of Black Jacks, Silver Tip Sharks, Hammerheads, Whale Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Big Eye Jacks, Greater Amberjacks, Bottlenose Dolphins, Yellow Fish Tunas, Humpback Whales and more.
[Read More: Socorro Islands Dive Travel Guide]
SAMPLE ITINERARY: 10D/9N SOCORRO ISLANDS
- Day 1
- Between 12nn-5:30pm(3 scheduled trips), shared transfer from San Jose Del Cabo airport to M/V Valentina - complimentary
- Between 3-6pm, check in at Puerto Los Cabos
- 9pm departure to San Benedicto
- Day 2
- All day cruise to San Benedicto
- Arrival at San Benedicto during dinner
- Day 3-7 -Total 18-20 dives during stay
- Day 8 -Departure to Puerto Los Cabos
- Day 9 -Arrival at Puerto Los Cabos
- Day 10
- Disembark after breakfast
- Between 10am-12am (2 scheduled trips), shared transportation from M/V Valentina to San Jose Del Cabo airport
TRIP INFORMATION
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Included
- Free drinks: wine and tequila (trips from January to May);
- Basic equipment rental free of charge for anyone who requires it (upon request; from January to May).
- Complimentary shared transfer for the day of embarkation and disembarkation applies from the San José airport (SJD; on Socorro trips) or La Paz (LAP; on Sea of Cortez trips) to the M/V Valentina dock (all year round)
Practical information
- Payment Onboard - Cash & Credit Card (VISA/Mastercard only with additional handling fee 16% plus)
- Languages - English and Japanese
Boat Specifications
- Built in 1999 (renovated in 2013)
- 125-foot long/33-foot wide
- 12 knots cruising speed
- 10 cabins & 10 bathrooms
- 20 guests maximum
- Fire safety features
- Life vests & oxygen
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