Rocio del Mar liveaboard, Mexico
Socorro Islands (9 Nights), Sea of Cortez (7 nights) and Explore Baja (12 nights) | From $385++/night
The Rocio Del Mar is one of the best dive liveaboards 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.
rocio del mar's key features
What we particularly like about the Rocio Del Mar liveaboard is how knowledgeable and friendly the dive staff are, the stability of the boat which is very important for the typically rough navigation to the Socorro Islands, the AMAZING Mexican food served aboard, and the sufficient space for underwater photographers to prepare their equipment before and after each dive. The Rocio Del Mar's got everything an avid diver and underwater photographer could need for an epic scuba diving trip in Socorro and the Sea of Cortez!
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Location
Embarkation from San José Del Cabo (SJD) for Socorro and Puerto Penasco for the Sea of Cortez.
Dive Overview
Excellent big animal diving in Socorro with giant mantas, lots of sharks, humpback whales, and whale sharks. The Sea of Cortez is great for mammals and macro with large biomass of aquatic life.
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Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
Rocio Del Mar Cabin Overview
10 comfortable guest staterooms on two decks. All have private bathrooms with hot shower stalls, western-style toilets, lavatories, and above height window. Each cabin is carpeted and air-conditioned. There are room-length windows with privacy curtains and convenient gear and clothes storage drawers beneath the beds.
Cabin 1 - 6 (LEFT) & Cabin 7 & 8 (RIGHT)
Cabin 9 & 10 (LEFT) and Bathroom (RIGHT)
Rocio Del Mar Cabin Details
Eight cabins on the main deck - four on the port and starboard side. 6 cabins feature two single beds with reading lights. 2 cabins feature a double bed with lots of storage space underneath. Adjustable reading lights to focus the illumination without disturbing your cabin-mate.
There are two staterooms on the second deck behind the bridge on the port and starboard side. Each features a full-size lower bed and a single-size bed on top with adjustable reading lights.
General Facilities
Dining Room & Salon
Camera Table & Dive Platform
Sundeck & Outdoor Kitchen
Rocio Del Mar Boat Features
- Air-conditioning
- Carpets
- Storage space
- En-suite bathrooms
- Salon
- Sundeck
- Spacious dining area
- Bar
- Lounge area
- Outdoor kitchen
Rocio Del Mar Dive Facilities
- DIN Adaptors
- Nitrox
- Camera table
- Wet gear storage
Food & Drinks Aboard Rocio Del Mar
Each day starts early with a continental breakfast with fresh fruit, cereals, bagels, yogurt, bread, and freshly brewed coffee. After the first dive, guests enjoy a full, plated breakfast. After the second dive, guests will be served a full, plated lunch with a hot homemade soup to start. In the afternoon, they serve a large snack often of sandwiches, fruit, cheeses, and more. For dinner guests enjoy a three-course, plated meal with a salad, entrée, and dessert. Hot and cold beverages are always available including canned soft drinks. Divers also enjoy complimentary beer and wine after their last dive of the day. They can accommodate any special dietary needs.
Rocio Del Mar Deck Plan
Schedule, RATES & Availability
Rocio Del Mar Liveaboard Schedule & Rates
Prices are per person in USD and are inclusive of all taxes. See the full 'Inclusions & Exclusions'. Click on 'Booking Request' to see available cabin options and to book.
Inclusions
- Your accommodation and housekeeping
- All meals, snacks, and beverages (including complimentary beer and wine)
- Marine park fees
- Port fees
- Up to four guided dives per day (conditions permitting)
- Tanks, air, and weights
- Dinner on the day of embarking/breakfast on the day of disembarkation depending on the itinerary
Exclusions
- Anything purchased on board
- Gear
- Clothing and sundries
- Dive training and certifications
- Equipment rental
- National Park fees
- Transfers
- $120 Nitrox fee (if desired)
- Crew Gratuity
RAtes & Availability
For more information on rates and availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Itineraries
Dive the Midriff Islands (7 Nights)
With clear, deep waters, abundant sea life, golden sandy beaches, and inspiring vistas, the Sea of Cortez - known as the Gulf of California - is a breathtaking destination for scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, boating, and exploring diverse marine creatures. Legendary diver Jacques Cousteau described the Sea of Cortez as the "world's aquarium". Dive on untouched walls and reefs abounding in marine life. Encounter large and small whale species, whale sharks, jumping mobula rays, and sea lion colonies.
- Day 1. Embark at 5:00 p.m. Puerto Peñasco, leave at 6:00 p.m.
- Day 2. Wake up at Refugio Bay on Angel Island Potential Dive sites: Angel Rock, La Vela, Lolo’s Cove, El Jardin
- Day 3. Angel Island Potential Dive sites: Andrea’s Eagle, El Aquario, Las Vivoras, Las Vivoras Night Dive
- Day 4. Salsipuedes Potential Dive sites: Los Cuervos, El Caballo, In Animas, El Lavadero, El Lavadero Night Dive
- Day 5. San Pedro Martir Potential Dive sites: Ravijunco, Xareni’s Pinnacle, Coromel, Morrito
- Day 6. San Pedro Martir Potential Dive sites: El Arroyo, Punta Martir (Sea Lions), Chayo’s Cove
- Day 7. Start trip back to Puerto Peñasco Potential Dive sites: El Pescador, Baja Ca., Animas in Bahia de Los Angeles with whale sharks, La Ventana.
- Day 8. Disembark between 7:00 am.
Dive the Socorro Islands Itinerary (8 Nights)
Socorro Island is the most diverse in flora, fauna, and topography. The islands lie 250 miles off Baja Mexico's southern shore. When embarking on a trip to the Socorro Islands; possible destinations on the itinerary are San Benedicto, Socorro, Roca Partida, and Clarion Islands. These islands are a spectacular magnet for the largest ocean pelagic animals in the world. Schooling Hammerhead sharks, Tiger sharks, dolphins, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, clouds of jacks and barracuda, tuna, wahoo, oceanic white tips sharks, whale sharks, and mantas.
- Day 1 - Departure 9:00 a.m. For all 9-night trips in 2020, boarding is at 5:00 p.m. at San Jose del Cabo on the day of departure.
- Day 2 - Rocio del Mar arrives at San Benedicto around 11:00 a.m. Start Diving! 2 dives scheduled...
- 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.
- Day 7 – San Benedicto, schedule 4 dives. At the end of this day, we will start our departure to San Jose del Cabo.
- Day 8 – Arrive at San Jose del Cabo around 11 p.m. Guests may sleep on the boat.
- Day 9 - Disembark by 8:30 a.m.
Socorro islands, including clarion - san jose del cabo to san jose del cabo - 13 nights
Socorro Island is the most diverse in flora, fauna, and topography. The islands lie 250 miles off Baja Mexico's southern shore. When embarking on a trip to the Socorro Islands; possible destinations on the itinerary are San Benedicto, Socorro, Roca Partida, and Clarion Islands. These islands are a spectacular magnet for the largest ocean pelagic animals in the world. Schooling Hammerhead sharks, Tiger sharks, dolphins, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, clouds of jacks and barracuda, tuna, wahoo, oceanic white tips sharks, whale sharks, and mantas.
- Day 1 - Board Rocio del Mar at 5 pm in San Jose del Cabo
- Day 2 - Day at Sea
- Day 3 - San Benedicto, 4 dives scheduled
- Day 4 - Socorro, 3 dives + Navy Inspection scheduled
- Day 5 - Roca Partida, 3 dives scheduled
- Day 6 - Roca Partida, 2 dives scheduled - leave for Clarion after the second dive
- Day 7 - Clarion, 3-4 dives scheduled (depends on the weather during the crossing)
- Day 8 - Clarion, 2 dives scheduled - leave Clarion after second dive
- Day 9 - Roca Partida, 3 dives scheduled
- Day 10 - Socorro, 4 dives scheduled
- Day 11 - Open - we will go wherever conditions are best, i.e. San Benedicto or Socorro, 4 dives scheduled
- Day 12 - Open - we will go wherever conditions are best, i.e. San Benedicto or Socorro, 4 dives scheduled
- Day 13 - Day at Sea
- Day 14 - Disembark at approximately 8:30 am in San Jose Del Cabo
Explore Baja - San Jose del Cabo to Puerto Peñasco Itinerary (12 Nights)
The bio-diversity between the Northern and Southern Sea of Cortez is incredible. Diving the entire Baja is spectacular. The sea life we witness on the surface from the boat, dinghy, or snorkeling is fantastic. Dolphins, sea lions, pilot whales, humpback whales, blue fin whales, orca, and sperm whales. Flying mantas, blue and brown-footed boobie birds, cormorants, frigate birds, and the endemic yellow-footed gulls.
- Day 1. Check-in at the boat at 5:00 p.m. - San Jose del Cabo
- Day 2. Cabo Pulmo
- Day 3. Isla Cerralvo
- Day 4. El Bajo, Shipwreck (fang ming). Visit La Paz for the afternoon
- Day 5. Early hike on San Francisco Island, Dora's Pinnacle, Los Islotes
- Day 6. Animas
- Day 7. Coronado, walk Loreto Mission Square in the evening
- Day 8. Isla Alfonso
- Day 9. San Pedro Martir
- Day 10. Animas and Salsipuedes
- Day 11. Bahia de Los Angeles - Whale Sharks, El Pescador
- Day 12. Angel Island
- Day 13. Disembark 8:30 a.m.
Explore Baja - Puerto Peñasco to San Jose del Cabo Itinerary (12 Nights)
The bio-diversity between the Northern and Southern Sea of Cortez is incredible. Diving the entire Baja is spectacular. The sea life we witness on the surface from the boat, dinghy, or snorkeling is fantastic. Dolphins, sea lions, pilot whales, humpback whales, blue fin whales, orca, and sperm whales. Flying mantas, blue and brown-footed boobie birds, cormorants, frigate birds, and the endemic yellow-footed gulls.
- Day 1. Check in at the boat at 5:00 p.m. - Puerto Peñasco
- Day 2. Angel Island
- Day 3. Bahia de Los Angeles - Whale Sharks, El Pescador
- Day 4. Animas and Salsipuedes
- Day 5. San Pedro Martir
- Day 6. Isla Alfonso
- Day 7. Coronado, walk Loreto Mission Square in the evening
- Day 8. Animas
- Day 9. Early hike on San Francisco Island, Dora's Pinnacle, Los Islotes
- Day 10. El Bajo, Shipwreck (fang ming). Visit La Paz for the afternoon
- Day 11. Cerralvo
- Day 12. Cabo Pulmo
- Day 13. Disembark 8:30 a.m.
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Year built: 2010
- Year renovated: 2014
- Length: 110'
- Top speed: 10 knots
- Cruising speed: 8.5 knots
- Engines: 2 x Perkins
- Max guests: 20
- Number of cabins: 10
- Number of bathrooms: 11
- Tenders: 2 x Yamaha 75hp
- Water capacity: 40000lts
- Fuel capacity: 60000 lts
- Freshwater maker: 7000 lts per day
Practical Information
- Time Zone: UTC-6
- Local Currency: MXN (Mexican Peso)
- Language Spoken: English & Spanish
- Electricity: 110 V
- Payment Onboard: US, Mexican and European currency, Traveler’s checks and Credit Cards
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