Valentina Liveaboard, Mexico

Name: Socorro Islands Exploration (San Jose Del Cabo - San Jose Del Cabo)
Start: 2026-11-15
End: 2026-11-24
Location: Mexico

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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“Perfect trip, great dives, helpful and friendly crew, good food”
Giuseppe S, Italy

Highlights

Dive with sea lions and hammerhead sharks
Explore Socorro Islands for humpback whales
Excellent cuisine with Mexican, European, and Asian dishes

Enjoy spectacular diving in the Baja California Peninsular aboard the MV Valentina Liveaboard Mexico. The MV Valentina Liveaboard visits the abundant dive sites of the Sea Of Cortez from August to November, where divers can hope to see sea lions, huge schools of sardines and hammerhead sharks, and the amazing diving of the Socorro Islands to look for humpback whales, manta rays and whale sharks from November to May.

In 2013 the 38m M/V Valentina Liveaboard underwent a re-fit to ensure the highest standards. The MV Valentina Liveaboard has 10 air-conditioned cabins, each with an en-suite bathroom. The air-conditioned dining room offers excellent cuisine with a variety of Mexican, European, and Asian dishes, and also an open bar with a choice of various soft drinks, cocktails, liquors, and draft beer (some beverages require payment on site).

There is a large, partially covered sun deck for relaxation in-between dives or enjoying the stars in the evening. Let the MV Valentina crew take care of your needs and help you to create a diving liveaboard holiday to remember in the spectacular Baja California Peninsula. Book online today.

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15 Nov

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.

Required Extras: Dive Insurance, Chamber Fees (15 USD / trip), Fuel Surcharge (25 USD / night), National Park Fees (225-3,760 MXN / day), Airport Transfer (25-45 USD).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Nitrox (25-30 USD / day), Nitrox Course (355 USD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, WiFi internet (80-150 USD / item).

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, Japanese, and Spanish.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1999

Year renovated: 2013

Length: 38m

Beam: 10m

Cruising speed: 12 knots

Max guests: 20

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 10

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen

Valentina Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

8.4
Crew

9.5
Food

9.8
Diving

9.4
Value

8.6

8.8 Fabulous
Ana V
Germany

An incredible dive trip
Diving Socorro Islands aboard Valentina Liveaboard was honestly one of the best dive experiences I’ve ever had. The crew was incredibly professional, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making every dive unforgettable. The diving itself was spectacular: giant mantas interacting up close, dolphins joining the dives, sharks everywhere, and the raw beauty of the Revillagigedo archipelago. Food onboard was also surprisingly great, with plenty of variety after long dive days.
Recommended for
The dives. Crew Service & Friendliness. Food.
25 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Katherine D
United Kingdom

Just exceptional
Honestly, this trip is still on my mind. The diving was absolutely brilliant, the food was delicious and the crew and guides were exceptional. The cabins arent super modern but you will be too busy thinking about your previous dive to notice! I cant wait to go back!
Recommended for
Amazing dives. Awesome crew. Fantastic food.
21 Jul, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Austin G
United States

Sea of Cortez, Nov 2025
Our time aboard the Valentina was exceptional. The staff, food, and diving were all top notch.
Recommended for
The staff!. The diving!. The food!.
13 Nov, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Lawrence G
United States

Great diving experience and staff but the boat needs updating
We had an incredible experience aboard the Valentina. The staff truly made the trip special. From the dive masters to the boat crew, everyone was friendly, professional, and always had a smile. They worked hard every day to make sure the experience was top-notch. The diving was outstanding. We saw an amazing variety of marine life, including rays, sharks, whale sharks, dolphins, octopus, and much more. Every dive felt memorable. The boat itself is a bit dated and could definitely benefit from modernization, but that did not take away from the overall experience. The crew, service, and diving more than made up for it. Overall, we had a fantastic trip and would recommend the Valentina to anyone looking for a memorable liveaboard scuba adventure.
Recommended for
Unbelievable diving. Great staff/dive guides. Great food.
27 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Sarah W
United States

Wow Socorro didn’t disappoint
Amazing manta and dolphin encounters with some of the best people from all over the world.
Recommended for
Crew, other divers, marine life
30 Apr, 2018

10 Exceptional
Richard B
United States

It was an amazing trip.
Awesome
Recommended for
Boat, crew, diving
09 May, 2015

9.6 Exceptional
Eric K
United States

Great time diving aboard the M/V Valentina
The sea lion rookery at Los Islotes was absolutely amazing!
Recommended for
Food, crew, attention to details
11 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Jane L
Canada

Fantastic trip
Loved seeing Mantas and dolphins. The dive leaders were exceptional and the food amazing. I’m vegan and the chef , Eduardo, went above and beyond to feed me well
Recommended for
The sea life, the crew, the boat
09 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
Mary M
United States

Awesome Liveaboard Dive Experience
As a long time diver, this was by far one of my best liveaboard experiences. Socorro did not disappoint - we saw hundreds of dolphins, heard humpbacks in the water, played with dolphins in the water, followed schooling hammerheads, had frequent visits by black rays, silkys, Galápagos, white tips, silver tips and even had a tiger shark sighting. The dive guides, Lorenzo, Ciaobelo, and Fernando, were engaged and excited to share their love of Socorro and knowledge of the marine life. The entire boat crew made our time out of the water as enjoyable as our dives. The food was world class. Thanks to Luigi the chef for his hard work and talent. Juan, the bartender, was warm, hospitable, and funny and made a mean mango mezcalita amongst other delicious drinks. The dinghy drivers, Pariente and Pepe, were so attentive and good humored. And Jose, the captain and Daniel, the engineer run a fine ship. I truly felt part of the Valentina family and look forward to returning to Mexico someday soon.
Recommended for
The diving, the crew, the comfortable boat and delicious food
29 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
Agnieszka S
Poland

Great experience
Everything was great
Recommended for
Diving - mantas and sea lions. Very friendly stuff. Nice boat.
27 Jul, 2024

123 reviews

9.1 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Caryn F
United States

More than excellent❗️
The VALENTINA is the best Dive Boat I have ever been on. The food was amazing. The dives were wonderful and the crew was more than excellent. The crew asked us if there was anything they could do to improve the trip. Not one single passenger could think anything! It was perfect!
Recommended for
The Excellent Crew And Foof. Great Diving. Plenty of help with anything you need!.
28 Oct, 2024

9.2 Superb
Adelheid D
Switzerland

Great experience!
The diving with the Sea Lions and the Hammerheads at las Animas was amazing. Overall the amazing crew made this trip unforgettable. Thank you very much!
Recommended for
Crew Services and Friendliness. Diving. Food.
15 Nov, 2024

10 Exceptional
Rodolfo P
Chile

Best all round experience
The boat itself was very comfortable, but what stands out the most is the amazing wildlife, it was the best diving of my life. Also the crew was super friendly and professional. Francisca, Lorenzo and David were great. In addition, the food was the best i’ve ever had on a boat, shoutout to the chefs
Recommended for
Wild life. Friendliness. Food.
01 May, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Warren P
United Kingdom

A genuine 5 star liveaboard !
Third time on this liveaboard and it’s a brilliant boat, super slick operation, very customer focused on giving you the best possible experience. My only finicky thing I would improve is the dive time seemed sometimes short. I think 60 minutes is reasonable rather than the 40 - 45 minutes.
Recommended for
Diving / Food / Staff
30 Sep, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Joseph G
United States

Another great trip!
This was my fifth trip to Socorro and my third time on the Valentina. I come back to Socorro for great diving and return to the Valentina because the service and food is so great!
Recommended for
The diving!. The Crew. The food.
13 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Michael S
United States

Great choice for vacation
Diving, courteousness and attentiveness of the crew, fun, food, meeting new friends, fresh sea air and wet ocean water.
Recommended for
Hard to single out
03 Jan, 2017

10 Exceptional
Breanna D
United States

Phenomenal trip all around!
This was our first liveaboard and it was absolutely incredible. The crew is beyond accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable!! The food was outstanding; we were not expecting to have such incredible meals and drinks! Our cabin was great, nothing crazy, but did have excellent AC and water pressure! The crew would clean and make beds every morning! Everyone was so good about checking in on us. The dive sites made the trip!! We had mantas swimming over us, playful seals, octopus, schools of hammerheads, beautiful corals, nudibranchs and so much more! We also did a few wrecks and a night dive which we loved! DMs were attentive and fun! They took care of our gear for us after every dive. We also had flight and luggage issues and the Fun Baja team was extremely communicative and accommodating. I would highly recommend to anyone!
Recommended for
Crew. Dive Sites. Food.
29 Aug, 2025

8.4 Very good
Kristi P
United States

La Valentina sea of Cortez
To the La Valentina crew!!! Everyone was amazing ! The food was outstanding. Dive guides so friendly and knowledgeable. The rest of the crew just made me happy to be around always having a smile and a helping hand, literally ! We definitely felt safe the entire time and the dives were spectacular! Thank you all! Kristi and John
Recommended for
The Dives. The crew. The food.
21 Sep, 2025

8.4 Very good
Charles L
United States

Crew was outstanding but diving was disappointing.
The grew were friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Recommended for
Crew, food
21 Nov, 2022

9.2 Superb
Paul M
Australia

incredible hosts and diving in the aquarium of the sea
seeing hammerheads in the thermoclines was a dream of mine. Valentina is a little older but super homie and comfortable so great value for money!
Recommended for
crew were excellent attention to detail, cruisy itenerary to maximize diving, sunsets
20 Oct, 2021

8.0 Very good
Charles M
United States

Valentina for the win if you want to done Socorro!
I’ve done several and this one was excellent in all aspects. From the food to the service them the attentiveness of the staff the their attention when we had to get ready to dive, come up, and their specific attention to safety! This was a challenging trip from a diving perspective and they made sure we were fully prepared. The food was amazing! They provided lots of videos after the trip to keep us occupied on the boat trip back to shore. I’ll defensively use them again when I’m ready to do sea of Cortez!
Recommended for
Staffing. Friendliness of staff. Attentiveness of staff.
11 Jan, 2026

9.2 Superb
John R
United States

Great diving in Baja California Sur with a crew that makes you feel like family
The trip was super fun with a great crew and a great variety of guests from around the world. We dove in many different areas and enjoyed stunning topside scenery in between dives.
Recommended for
Great crew. Comfortable boat. Exceptional customer service.
13 Oct, 2025

9.2 Superb
James W
United States

a wonderful time for our 1st ever Livaboard trip.
The interactions with the sea lions. Getting kissed by a baby sea lion. Seeing Manta rays. Night dive with mobula rays. Enjoying the beautiful views of all the different islands in the sea of Cortez. Making new friendships with the crew and other guests. How the went out their way to make sure everyone hand a good time.
Recommended for
The Crew, the food, and the dive guides.
21 Aug, 2016

10 Exceptional
Rainer S
Germany

Big fish and steep walls in the Pacific
Manta rays, impressive drop-offs, dolphins and a whale shark encounter - all in all, a great diving experience. The Revillagigedo Islands (Socorro) give the impression of unspoilt nature - a jewel in the Pacific.
Recommended for
spectacular diving. great atmosphere on board. good cuisine.
25 Apr, 2026

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Nadine G
Lebanon

The crew that goes the extra miles to ensure the trip meets your expectations
Diving with hammerhead, silvertip, whitetip and blacktip sharks as well as manta rays (occasionally encountering an elusive tiger shark). Watching from the boat humpback whales, mobula rays, silky sharks and dolphins. Amazing crew: cheerful, attentive, helpful, enthusiastic, passionate, who will try relentlessly, irrespective of the conditions, to deliver on the trip expectations keeping in mind safety and fun.
Recommended for
Crew, food and outer cabins
04 Apr, 2022

10 Exceptional
David M
United States

INCREDIBLE DIVING,CREW AND SERVICE
Highlights : The unbelievable pelagic sea life at Socorro . Never seen anything like this ever . I loved the staff they were all like family it was hard to leave . The food was exceptional and my dive guide jenny was a top notch pro
Recommended for
The food , service and crew was amazing
07 Jun, 2021

10 Exceptional
Ian S
United States

I had a very positive experience on the boat
The Cabo Pearce dive site was spectacular. I ate vegetarian and the chefs made me great dinners . Juan was so friendly with everyone and just a great guy with positive energy.
Recommended for
1) Diving was awesome 2) the food was outstanding 3) Diago was a really great guy
06 Jun, 2024

9.2 Superb
Warren P
United Kingdom

One of the best liveaboards out there …
The diving is out of this world, every dive was great and the dive guides gave you enough freedom underwater to enjoy your diving whilst keeping it safe. The wildlife is exceptionally beautiful, both above and below the water, the Sea of Cortez is incredibly rich and diverse and is a must experience for everyone to experience.
Recommended for
The operation is superbly managed, the organisation on the boat is fantastic. The food is excellent for a liveaboard, the crew are very helpful and professional and the boat is clean and well maintained.
14 Oct, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Irene M
Switzerland

Liveaboard at its best
Although we could not do the planned programm due to strong winds, the crew arranged great dives. I enjoyed it very much - the price is well worth it!
Recommended for
1) diving with Sealions, 2) great staff, 3) excellent food
22 Dec, 2015

8.4 Very good
Alexis R
United States

Wonderful Experience
Excellent Diving, wonderful Crew, cozy and comfy Vessel
Recommended for
Dive Sites. Accommodating Crew. Delicious Food.
11 Jan, 2025