Rocio del Mar, Mexico
9.1 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 (MXN1,380-21,732 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Nitrox ($140), Nitrox Course ($200), Private Dive Guide ($75 / day), Rental Gear, WiFi internet ($50 / item).
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Rocio del Mar Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 8.2
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.5
- Value 8.8
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ted S
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United States
We saw everything!
Amazing liveaboard. The crew was great and did a amazing job taking care of our gear. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
- Recommended for
- Amazing Animal Sightings. Stellar Crew and Divemasters. Good Food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- David B
- United States
Great diving and crew.
We had a terrific time. The crew and dive masters were super friendly and helpful and really made the trip special. The food is quite good, freshly made, and nicely served. Dive trips are well organized, though some freedom to manage our own profile would be welcome. The boat is nicely laid out, but it a little dated and some refurbishment is needed.
- Recommended for
- The crew and dive masters were first rate.. The food was fresh and very tasty.. The diving was terrific..
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Marty R
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Canada
An amazing dive trip.
The journey out to the Socorros Islands takes time and can be a bit rough... but it is worth it! The diving was absolutely incredible. It was one of those rare times when reality was even better than what you see on Instagram or YouTube. The crew was fantastic - everyone was there to make your experience better. The food was excellent and they did a great job catering to individual dietary needs. I can't wait to go back!
- Recommended for
- The crew was amazing.. The diving was incredible.. The other guests were all wonderful and friendly..
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- 9.2 Superb
- Gordon P
- United States
Sea Lions and Whale Sharks
Best parts were diving and interacting with the sea lions. We also had a long snorkel with the Whale Sharks which was quite memorable. The crew was fantastic and food was very good too. In addition black coral forests were fantastic along with nudibranchs and other sea life. Overall an excellent trip.
- Recommended for
- Diving, Sea Lions, Whale Sharks, Food on boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Marcio G
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Brazil
amazing
Dives at roca partida. Unbelievable. Dolphin meeting, mantas...
- Recommended for
- dives, crew, food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Janice S
- Canada
Spectacular for manta rays
Incredible experiences with Manta Rays who, on one of our dives, visited each person by flying directly overhead - 2 or 3 feet hoping for a bubble tickle. Awesome. A friendly dolphin also enjoyed repeated stroking. A lifetime experience.
- Recommended for
- Manta rays, dolphins, crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Carsten B
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Germany
Unforgettable diving experience
We saw all kinds of shark species, dived often and long with dolphins and manta rays, got to know incredible dive sites like Roca Partida and saw three humpback whales underwater off Clarion Island. The Rocio del Mar is a great boat with that extra extra of stabilizers that make the long crossings very pleasant, an absolute plus over other boats. Food, team and guiding were perfect.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites, marine life, boat & crew
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- 9.2 Superb
- Alfredo R
- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- David D
- Canada
I didn't come for the boat, I came for the diving and I was not disappointed!
I knew what the boat was going to be like, I didn't sign up cuz I like boats. :) The diving was great, so much to see! Vis wasn't great, but there was a lot of life, and for me, the water was warm enough (25c) that I didn't need to wear anything more than a rashguard. The mantas were breathtaking, and even from a distance, the tiger sharks looked menacing, and I was happy to keep them at a little bit of a distance from me. :) While all the crew were great, special shout-out to the chef, every meal was great, and many things I had never had before (still not sure what they all were!), were all very tasty. The boat itself is pretty much as presented in the images, it's "fine", didn't wow anyone, but also didn't present any problems. Oh, the mess is in the front of the boat, below the waterline, and while I didn't have any issues, there were nights when about 1/3rd of the divers didn't come down for meals due to sea-sickness issues. Some were delivered meals in their rooms... but you can hardly blame that on the boat I think. Other than that, the cabins are a bit on the smaller side, but not uncomfortably so.
- Recommended for
- Largest mantas I've ever seen!. Hammerheads!. Staff that seemed to take their jobs seriously, incl. diver safety..
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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
