Rocio del Mar, Mexico
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“The captain even loaned me his own wetsuit. ”
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, 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- David B
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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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- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Gregor C
- United States
Socorro on the Rocio del Mar was everything we hoped for.
Very memorable trip - hundreds of hammerheads and other sharks, many close pelagic manta encounters, and much more. The crew and DMs were excellent, and the food was great. Multiple fellow divers were returning for a second trip on the Rocio del Mar and we can see why!
- Recommended for
- Amazing dives. Welcoming crew. Excellent food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tamyko Y
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Spain
Hammerheads experience
We were lucky with sightings. Schools of hammersheads nearby
- Recommended for
- Hammerheads, crew, food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Juan M
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Mexico
Fantastic
Creew atention Food We were so happy to be there. Thanks for all the crew
- Recommended for
- Food, dive guide, crew service
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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
- Kay-Peter S
- Germany
Mantas, sharks and dolphins
This trip was a great experience. Together with many very nice people from all over the world, watching the big fish of the Socorro Islands up close was fascinating.
- Recommended for
- Manta rays, sharks and dolphins. Dive guides and crew. Large windows that can be opened in the cabin.
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Janice S
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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
- 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!
