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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- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sebastián A
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Costa Rica
The place with the best interaction with marine animals
Even though the cabins are small, I felt very comfortable on the boat. The food was always spectacular. The treatment of the staff is always attentive and friendly. The place is a paradise, it was my second and I hope others more
- Recommended for
- The experience and knowledge of the area of Divemaster Arturo Bocos. The food is spectacular, the chef Claudia is excellent. The treatment and kindness of all the staff on board.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Nathan L
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- David L
- United States
Absolutely incredible!
This was a bucket list item for me, I was not disappointed one bit. The boat was amazing, the crew was extremely well prepared, professional and on point with absolutely everything. This will now be an annual trip for me now.
- Recommended for
- The sharks, the crew and the service. All top notch!
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- José T
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Portugal
Great dives with great life
Rooms on boat too small Exaggerated Tips Service and dives excellent Very professional Crew
- Recommended for
- Dives - Crew Service - Underwater life
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tammy R
- United States
Amazing . Everyone need to do this at least once
To see my favorite shark of all time. They are so amazing and so misunderstood. The other great part was about 2 hours out to sea the captain got a call from another boat that there was a humpback whale with a buoy and fishing line tangled around the pectoral fins. Since the boat has a panga they put it in the water with 2 of the dive masters from our boat picked up a diver from the other boat and they were able to untangle the humpback. The best show of true compassion these guys have for all of the creatures of the sea. Will be back!!
- Recommended for
- Sharks The crew and Margaritas
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Alexandra S
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Canada
Mantas and dolphins!
I am an experienced diver and have worked in the Cabo area for several years, and i had been waiting to try Socorro! Megafauna delivered - we had several dives with giants mantas, including very close interactions and Manta selfies ! The water was warmer (about 26 C) so sharks were deeper and fewer, but we still had some nice interactiosn with ammerheads, black tips and one or 2 galapagos sharks. One highlight was diving the boiler - 2 dives with almost 100% of the time with a pod of curious bottlenose dolphins! this is the longest interaction Iève ever had with dolphins whilst diving. And we snorkelled with a baitball, lots of shark action there! Bring your 7 mm, hood, gloves if you want to enjoy all of your 4 daily dives (that's what I did, not regrets!) Cabins - cozy although a bit small, very limited storage in the cabin, better to have a mesh bag when you can chuck your things at night. Food was superb, all crew was very friendly, we had about 1 crew for 2 guests so I felt service was very superior! guides are good, zodiac rides super safe and well organized, and the crew made you feel right at home! Will go again hopefully one day during whale season! Went 1st week of june 2016. Note - this is blue water diving, so as a diver I recommend you feel very comfortable with buoyancy and depth control, and use a 7 mm a few times before this trip. Cheers to the crew of Solmar V
- Recommended for
- Crew, logistics and megafauna
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- 8.4 Very good
- Jason K
- United States
Great crew!
We had a lovely interaction encounter with dolphins on a dive!
- Recommended for
- Crew, plenty of awesome documentaries and movies to pass the time.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Elena G
- United States
Awesome boat, crew and dive sites.
I loved the boat, the crew, and the dive sites. Was a great trip for me.
- Recommended for
- Service was incredible, the crew did all to keep us happy. I loved that our cabin was tidying up.. Dive sites were great, dive masters are awesome.. The food was delicious, snacks were great too..
