Valentina Liveaboard, Mexico

Name: Sea of Cortez Exploration (La Paz - La Paz)
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-29
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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22 Aug

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,590

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29 Aug

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,590

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05 Sep

6 Days / 5 Nights

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12 Sep

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$ 2,890

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19 Sep

6 Days / 5 Nights

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$ 2,890

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26 Sep

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$ 2,890

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03 Oct

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10 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,890

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$ 2,890

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24 Oct

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$ 2,890

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31 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,890

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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 per trip), Fuel Surcharge (25 USD per night), National Park Fees (225-3,760 MXN per day), Airport Transfer (25-45 USD).

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

8.4 Very good
Robin S
United Kingdom

World-class diving with an experienced liveaboard crew
Overall it was a wonderful trip with highlights including close-up encounters with dolphins, oceanic mantas on most dives and lots of sharks (Scalloped hammerheads, Galapagos, Silky, Silver tips, Oceanic black tips, and 1 whale shark). Some of the dive sites were stunning, with Roca Partida being the most spectacular of them all
Recommended for
Lots of pelagics species. Some spectacular dive sites. Wonderfully friendly crew.
22 Apr, 2026

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
Richard B
United States

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

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

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

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

9.6 Exceptional
Storrer M
Switzerland

Amazing Trip
Excellent crew, Manta interaction, pelagic sightings
Recommended for
Crew, Manta interaction, dive spots
17 Dec, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
monica R
Spain

That's great
Fantastic dives and excellent😊 guides
Recommended for
Crew, dives, companions
21 Aug, 2022

Translated from Spanish

9.2 Superb
Jorge S
United States

Great diving and ship. Sealions are amazing
The best diving trip of my life. All the dive sites are great and different, but the highlight for me was diving with sealions puppies.
Recommended for
The crew and the dive masters. The diving sities. The cabin was very comfortable.
24 Oct, 2025

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

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9.1 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Matthew O
United States

Great experience!
Great trip in the Sea of Cortez. Can'y say enough about the crew, a great bunch of people, who also helped me with an emergency, with complete professionalism. I want to thank them all for all of their help, and the owner Enrique, who jumped in and gave his time towards seeing me back to the boat. I highly recommend going on this trip, an all around terrific experience.
Recommended for
The crew, the location, and the sea lions!
18 Sep, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Gary C
United States

Socorro Isles for 10 days
Tiger Shark, Hammerheads, Mantas, Dolphins. Great food.
Recommended for
1. Of course the diving 2. Meeting great people 3. Disconnecting from the mainland
14 Dec, 2022

10 Exceptional
Nicholas B
United Kingdom

Very professional and attentive crew.
The Cabo Pulmo dives were my best, the food was fabulous, the staff were always there to help with anything - nothing too much trouble, the sights above as well as underwater were beautiful. A memorable trip from someone who has done a number of liveaboard trips.
Recommended for
Friendly staff, problem-free trip, spacious boat.
18 Nov, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Antonio M
Chile

A wonderful trip. They must change the ship's electricity generator, it produces an unbearable noise and vibration even with earplugs.
I exceed my expectations in terms of the quantity and variety of marine life: oceanic mantas, sharks, dolphins and schools of fish.
Recommended for
The dive sites, the crew and the guides.
01 Jul, 2024

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

8.8 Fabulous
Mark H
United States

It's a divers boat for divers
Gorgeous Scenery, below and above water. Cow nose ray's night dive. Constantly helpful Dive master, and the food. Excellent chef.
Recommended for
Crew, Food, Dive Masters
26 Sep, 2021

8.8 Fabulous
Frederique S
France

Amazing
Extraordinary dives, like nowhere else,A top team, always available to please us, friendliness
Recommended for
The dives. Crew. The Socorro Islands.
05 Jan, 2026

Translated from French

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
kut K
Spain

Very friendly and professional crew.
Everything
Recommended for
Mantas, dolphins, sharks
02 Apr, 2019

10 Exceptional
Renato F
Mexico

Beyond our expectations..... EXCELLENT!!!
The diving is very good, the boat is a really strong safe, and stable ship. The food was excellent and always took care of us vegetarians. All the crew was always superb, kind, smiling and in a good mood, always taking care of us and our confort and safety. We will definitely recommend it and will be back.
Recommended for
The crew, the crew, the crew.
20 Sep, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
john R
United States

Great way to meet Sea Lions
I had never been diving with Sea Lions before. On a liveaboard we were able to do 4 dives on Las Ilotes and also saw Sea Lions on several other sites in the Sea of Cortez. It really exceeded my expectations.
Recommended for
Diving with California Sea Lions. Very helpful, knowledgeable staff.. Great group of divers.
22 Oct, 2024

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

9.2 Superb
Mona S
Germany

A spectacular experience
My absolut highlight was the night dive where we got to watch mobula rays and puffer fish. I have also enjoyed the sea lions, the hammerhead sharks and the schools of sardines. But more than anything the staff made this trip truly memorable.
Recommended for
Poncho's food, amazing people, great diving
30 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Thomas R
United States

Best live-aboard dive boat ever.
Manta Ray. Bull sharks. Moray eels. Torpedo rays. Large schools of fish. Sea horse. Octopus. Large cabin. Stable boat. Delicious food at all meals.
Recommended for
Abundant underwater life, large and small creatures. Excellent dive guides. Fantastic food.
26 Aug, 2019

8.0 Very good
Darren G
United Kingdom

The Best Diving Experience I've ever had
When we first joined the Valentina, our first thoughts were it looks like an old fishing boat...but what a marvellous trip it was. Socorro was just awesome The diving was absolutely incredible. The guides were very good. The food on the boat was some of the best food I've ever had> I would definitely recommend it
Recommended for
The reefs, The food & The company
17 May, 2023

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

9.2 Superb
SUZI B
United Kingdom

superb liveaboard, with dolphins diving
diving with dolphins, just a little disappointed to have seen fewer mantas than when I went there in 2010 But overall we had a great time Thank you
Recommended for
The chef's kitchen: superb - the crew and guides very professional and friendly
07 Aug, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Victoria L
France

Very professional, experienced and friendly Liveaboard
Globally one of the best liveaboards that I have been on. The Crew is very caring, professional and friendly, we felt really good on the boat and under water. We had 4 dives a day, everything was on time and very well organized. The Boat was very clean, it’s also one of the most spacious one I have been on. The food was very tasty, however the coffee and the beverages could be better. The WiFi worked everywhere and without interruption. Definitely will be back!
Recommended for
Amazing dives, delicious food, super friendly crew
16 May, 2024

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

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