Solmar V, Mexico
8.6 Fabulous - Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“The food was always spectacular. ”
Highlights
The M/V Solmar V liveaboard is a staple for diving in the Socorro Islands. With over 25 years of experience and known for having the most experienced dive liveaboard crew in Mexico, the Solmar V caters to 22 guests in 12 cabins. With recent refurbishing and massive upgrades, the SolmarV offers the choice of Staterooms, superior, standard, and single cabin options for solo travelers. Each stateroom features individual climate control, a private bathroom with a shower, a pillow-top mattress, non-allergenic down alternative pillows, and comforters. Superior cabins are located in the middle of the boat and are slightly larger. With its rich mahogany and granite tabletops, the salon provides comfortable seating, a large-screen television, and a full entertainment system. The solarium is partially covered with sun loungers for relaxing in between dives.
The Solmar V offers exciting dive itineraries with some of the world's giant pelagics, from Giant Mantas to whale sharks and humpback whales. The Revillagigedo Archipelago offers all the big-fish encounters a diver could wish for. With over 10 shark species, playful dolphins, and even the chance to dive with orcas, the Socorro Islands will deliver a dive trip to remember for a lifetime. Diving from the Solmar V is easy as the vessel offers a spacious dive deck with a multi-level camera table, rinse tanks and freshwater showers. There is also a dive tender to make getting to and from the dive sites easy.
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Included: Fuel Surcharge, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: 16% VAT, National Park Fees.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (35-125 USD), Hotel Transfer, Nitrox Course (250 USD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Beach Towels, WiFi internet (100 USD).
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Solmar V Reviews
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- 8.6 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.2
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.2
- Value 8.0
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- 9.2 Superb
- Mary D
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Canada
Great diving.
Excellent dive trip. Great staff which I have developed a friendship. Food was great.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Staff. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jennifer S
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United Kingdom
Amazing Boat and Crew!
The Solmar V is a lovely boat, it's small enough to be intimate and cosy but big enough that you always have enough space and never feel on top of other people. I've never know a crew as hardworking or friendly as the crew of the Solmar V, our Panga driver Coco was the friendliest guy you'll ever meet. The food was exceptional and they had the best selection of drinks I've had on any livaboard. The diving highlight for me was the Oceanic Manta, what a humbling experience being in the water with those gentle giants. I am already planning my return trip! Jenny, UK
- Recommended for
- The crew work tirelessly to make sure the experience is the best it can be. The boat is lovely and comfortable. Socorro is a magical place.
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- 10 Exceptional
- jeff T
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United States
Hammerheads and mantas
great
- Recommended for
- the crew. good diving. conversations with some of the other divers.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Javier Q
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Mexico
An experience to go back again and again!
Definitely the school of hammerheads, the playfulness of the mantas, the presence of silky, white-tip, and tiger sharks. On the boat, incredible attention to each and every one of us. Top-notch!
- Recommended for
- Attention from the crew, awesome diving, amazing buddies
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- 10 Exceptional
- Peter C
- United States
Beyond my wildest dreams!
OMG, is such an understatement! I just returned from diving in the Revillagigedo Archipelago aboard the Solmar V. Beyond my wildest dreams! This was SCUBA, that I grew up watching Jaques Cousteau dive. Beautiful Giant Pacific Manta Rays on almost every dive. Schools of Hammerhead Sharks. Playful Bottlenose Dolphins. World class diving. The Divemasters! Mariana Danny & Servando were the best. Under the water and above. Such hard working fabulous folks. The whole crew was great. The stewards, Idris & Dani were everywhere! Hot tea, hot chocolate after dives, fabulous & attentive. Oue chef, Claudia was a rock star. I like GOOD food, hers is the best! All day, everyday. Four of us celebrated birthdays while on board. She made special birthday celebration deserts for each. The Captain Armando, always available for information or a hand betting up from the banga boat after your dive. I could go on and on about each crew member. I will never forget them. I absolutely need to thank Luis! Helping haul my waterlogged self, back into the banga after EVERY dive, thank you sir! What about the other divers! 20 other divers from all over the world, such wonderful, beautiful people. I deal with significant hearing difficulties and everyone, guests and crew were the best, patient and took time to sincerely chat with me. Thank you ALL for helping fulfill a lifelong dream. Love you all. Pete
- Recommended for
- The crew. The service & attention I received. The marine life!.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Stacey W
- United States
Great animal encounters with the big guys that get your heart racing or leave you in awe.
Socorro is a pristine area that has not been impacted by plastic pollution and doesn't seem to be impacted by global warming. The Solmar V crew are so enjoyable and genuinely want all divers to have a nature-focused experience while being extremely safety conscientious. They love their jobs and really support keeping Socorro special. Being face-to-face with curious dolphins and admiring the beauty of a giant manta is difficult to describe - you have to experience it yourself. So glad I had the opportunity!
- Recommended for
- Mantas, dolphins and sharks (hammerhead, Galapagos, silky, tiger, white tip, silver tip, whale)
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- 9.2 Superb
- Nathan L
- United Kingdom
Another great trip!
Whole trip, but food choice and quality from Chef Tony was outstanding again!
- Recommended for
- The diving, the crew and the food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Stacey C
- United States
Amazing dives, caring and professional staff
Single cabin, fun staff, beautiful abundant animals
- Recommended for
- Abundance of wildlife, fun people, high level of service
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- 7.6 Good
- Lane C
- United States
We loved the crew and the other divers, not our small room though
The beautiful mantas, whale shark, dolphins, sharks, octopus!
- Recommended for
- Idris. Dive masters. Chef.
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- 10 Exceptional
- François D
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France
Extraordinary Cruise
The whale song at Rocca Partida remains memorable. The dolphin tour in San Benedicto was also magical. And let's not forget the all-black mantas and the hammerhead!
- Recommended for
- Dolphins Whales Hammerheads
