Rocio del Mar, Mexico
9.3 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 (3,688 MXN per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Nitrox (140 USD), Nitrox Course (200 USD), Private Dive Guide (75 USD per day), Rental Gear (50 USD).
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Rocio del Mar Reviews
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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 8.4
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.5
- Value 8.9
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- 9.2 Superb
- Alfredo R
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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!
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Linda M
- United States
Great crew, Yummy Food, Incredible Action!
The marine life action was the highlight! We had many encounters with friendly mantas and dolphins. Lots of hammerhead action with big school sightings frequent. Crew was friendly and helpful. The food was tasty. Highly recommend thus trip.
- Recommended for
- Mantas, Dolfins, Hammerheads
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Destia S
- United States
Sunsets and Sea Lions
The crew was fabulous. The Diving was fun with sea lions and Whale sharks. The sunsets were divine
- Recommended for
- The crew was fabulous. The Diving was fun with sea lions and Whale sharks. The sunsets were divine
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Edward D
- United States
Very enjoyable
Swimming with mantas, dropping into the bait ball
- Recommended for
- Mantas, great crew, food
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- 8.0 Very good
- Caleb H
- United States
Boat needs upgrades badly
See above
- Recommended for
- The food, the guides, the location
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alfred David B
- United States
Great time on Rocio del Mar, they did a great job of taking care of us for Snorkeling!
Great job accommodating us for snorkeling. I was somewhat hesitant to book snorkeling (only) on dive boat. But, Rocio del Mar crew did great job accommodating us. We had snorkeling set up every day, with DM -- same schedule as scuba. Everything was top notch -- boats, staff, dive sites, etc. Highly recommended!!
- Recommended for
- Snorkeling, Food, Friendly Staff
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Bonnie M
- United States
Folicking Fun
The crew was excellent in helping us enjoy this wonderful ecosystem. When a superpod of common dolphins were close, after diving, they took us out in the Zodiaks (Pangas) to snorkle with them and see them up close. Great food, presented well with gracious accomodations for special diets. They were always courteous and kind, on the boat and in the water Also, sea lions
- Recommended for
- The Crew, Sea Lions, Dolphins
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kathryn F
- United States
The diving experience was superb, the dive guides were knowledgeable and friendly, the crew was very helpful.
The biggest highlights were definitely the variety of life we saw - oceanic mantas, dolphins, schools of hammerhead sharks, and don’t forget the whipper snappers! The crew was very friendly and helpful, happy to be on the boat with us. The food was fantastic and plentiful. All in all a wonderful trip I would repeat in a heartbeat.
- Recommended for
- Oceanic manta encounters, dolphin interactions, and meeting other divers from around the world.
