Valentina Liveaboard, Mexico

Name: Socorro Islands Exploration (San Jose Del Cabo - San Jose Del Cabo)
Start: 2026-12-11
End: 2026-12-20
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

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$ 4,300

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29 Nov

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$ 4,300

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11 Dec

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$ 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: Chamber Fees ($15 / trip), Fuel Surcharge ($25 / night), National Park Fees (MXN225-3,760 / day), Airport Transfer ($25-45).

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

10 Exceptional
Richard S
United States

This was easily the best scuba trip I have yet been on
The scuba diving was amazing, the water was clear, the manta rays were everywhere, the crew could not have been nicer, The Dive Masters could not have been more professional and helpful.
Recommended for
Diving experiences. Crew effort to provide a great experience. Comfort and service were the best.
08 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Gavin M
Switzerland

Great crew and amazing destination
One of the best dive sites I’ve ever visited - mantas, dolphins, hammerheads, whale sharks, several other species of sharks… It’s amazing. The Valentina’s crew ensured it was a safe, comfortable and even gluttonous journey, diligently managing food restrictions and carefully coordinating each dive to ensure everything ran smoothly. A friendly, professional team that kept us happy and safe in a diving paradise.
Recommended for
The crew, the destination and the company
03 Jan, 2022

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

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
Jane N
United Kingdom

Friendly and Professional operation and some great diving.
Great Mantas at the Boiler San Benedicto and Socorro. Rocas Partidas was good for sharks. Friendly and helpful crew that could not do enough for the guests. Great balance between safety and fun. Comfy beds.
Recommended for
Diving. Crew. Cabin.
14 Feb, 2018

10 Exceptional
Heimke M
Germany

Unforgettable Day’s amazing Dives
It’s our second time on Valentina the Crew is so amazing wonderful . Unbelievable how the take care of you on the boat and also diving. Safety 100% The dive spot of Socorro they’re the best places for my opinion worldwide. Dolphins, Tigersharks, school of Hammerheads, Galapagos and a lot of other sharks circle around you . Then you turn around and Mantas swim right in top of you and don’t forget to look after all the tuna’s , mackerel and differents Schools of fish What was also Great that are maximum 20 divers on Valentia . Thank you for this wonderful unforgettable experience
Recommended for
Super Crew , Safes Dives , amazing divesites
11 Mar, 2024

10 Exceptional
Pamela W
United States

Great crew, very professional, fantastic dive masters and wonderful diving, comfortable boat.
I liked the dive masters and people we dove with. Food was excellent too.
Recommended for
The crew, the diving and a comfortable boat.
11 Oct, 2021

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

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

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

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9.1 Superb
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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

8.4 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

9.6 Exceptional
Storrer M
Switzerland

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

9.2 Superb
Melissa V
United States

The Crew Makes This Amazing
The crew made this trip. From the welcome at the airport to the tiny little things like hot tea after a cold final dive of the afternoon, everyone on board and underwater kept us safe, fed, and entertained. The cabins need a little updating, but the dive deck is perfectly configured to accommodate multiple dives and all the gear they goes with. We had amazing shark (8 kinds) and manta interactions, and had learning experiences to make us stronger/better divers along the way. The captains in the dive dinghies were a godsend, always having a sense of where we were, and making transfers safe and routine. The crew of MV Valentina is top notch!
Recommended for
1. The dive guides - safety, flexibility and knowledge 2. The Crew - responsiveness, helpfulness, safety 3. The food - yum, yum and oh my gosh so much food!
19 Apr, 2021

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
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

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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

10 Exceptional
Marcio G
Brazil

Fantastic dives, crew prepared to give you the best possible experience.
Dives well planned, crew prepared, guides very helpful.
Recommended for
1. Guides extremely prepared, 2. Rooma comfortable, 3. Food quality
26 Sep, 2018

10 Exceptional
David I
United States

Sea of Cortez - Amazing experience with a great crew!
I spent six days on the Valentina diving the Sea of Cortez in mid-November. We departed and disembarked from La Paz. Although there is an airport in La Paz, flights are more readily available into Cabo SJD. La Paz is a two hour drive from the Cabo airport. The Valentina is 130 feet long and was last refit in 2013. The cabins are individually AC controlled with ensuite bathrooms. The public areas are comfortable. The food was superb and plentiful. The crew from the captain to the stewards was awesome. Very attentive to passenger needs both while diving and onboard the ship. The diving was great! Dives are conducted from zodiacs. The highlight was the sea lions at Los Islotes. Their playfulness and love for interacting with divers is legendary. We also encountered schools of Mexican Barracuda , Sardines and one group (6) Scalloped Hammerheads. We did two night dives with Mobula Rays in the same bay in about 20 feet of water. Lights are used to attract the plankton which brings in the Mobula.
Recommended for
Location, Crew & Food
29 Nov, 2022

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

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
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
Lee H
United Kingdom

Unforgettable Trip
An unforgettable trip aboard Valentina. The crew, Lorenzo in particular, were fantastic. With giant manta aplenty, schools of hammerheads and playful dolphins- diving Socorro should be at the top of every divers bucket list- cannot wait to return same time this year
Recommended for
Crew, Diving, Location
12 Jan, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Arnold H
Germany

Sealions allover
Great cruise to explore sea of Cortez, meet close-up with sea lions, mobulas, hammer heads and many more. Crew is fab … boat well equipped and spacious. So go 😉
Recommended for
Sea lions. Amazing crew. Mobulas.
05 Nov, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Alex F
United States

Great diving, crew, and experience
Great diving and DMs. Rest of the crew was also excellent. A little bit of an older boat with small cabins and so-so common space.
Recommended for
Dives, dive masters, crew
29 Mar, 2024

10 Exceptional
Kristi S
United States

Wonderful experience on the Valentina
Just returned from 10 days in Socorro Islands on the Valentina. I was a little nervous being the only American with a tight group of Chinese divers who spoke little English, but we all bonded over the experience. The crew was wonderful. A very unique experience in a very unique part of the world. Loved playing with the giant Mantas and chasing whales on the bow after the dives. Many sharks and some very fast dolphins. I did my Nitrox training on the trip to Socorro. Very comfortable accommodations and good food. Loved it when the Chinese cooked their specialties. Learned to play Mah Jong on Chinese New Year. A very special trip.
Recommended for
Crew, scenery, diving
15 Feb, 2016

Best diving I’ve ever done.
The diving! I don’t have comments on the food or the boat because the diving was great and that’s what I was there for. The crew was great though. Always very helpful.
Recommended for
1. Mantas 2. Dolphins 3. Sharks
10 Jan, 2023

Blissful week on the Valentina
My second trip on the Valentina. My first was to Socorro, this time to Sea of Cortez. Both trips were absolutely great. The crew cannot be beat. Cabins are spacious (per industry standards). Five dives at Los Islotes was FANTASTIC! Last time I dove in the Sea of Cortez (land based) we dived there a measly one time. It is my favorite place in the world and they took the time necessary to properly explore it. Amazing night dive with hundred of mobula rays swarming around us. Breathtaking. It was fun chasing whale sharks the last day. It was a blissful week. Lorenzo and El Capitan are the best! The crew knew my needs and wants before I did. Nice mix of cultures with Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and American divers.
Recommended for
Exceptional crew, wonderful diving, amazing organization and delicious food.
01 Nov, 2016

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