Valentina Liveaboard, Mexico

Name: Socorro Islands Exploration (San Jose Del Cabo - San Jose Del Cabo)
Start: 2027-03-27
End: 2027-04-05
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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31 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 2,890

FULL

15 Nov

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

FULL

29 Nov

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

FULL

11 Dec

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

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27 Dec

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

FULL

08 Jan

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

FULL

20 Jan

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

FULL

30 Jan

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

FULL

11 Feb

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

FULL

23 Feb

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

FULL

15 Mar

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

FULL

27 Mar

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,300

FULL

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 ($150 / day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, WiFi internet ($80-150 / package).

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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

9.3
Value

8.6

10 Exceptional
eleanor F
United States

Memorable trip aboard the Valentina
My daughter and I had a wonderful trip in the Sea of Cortez aboard the Valentina. The staff was welcoming, accommodating, and generally fun to be around. The accommodations were perfect, and the beds were comfortable. I loved having our own bathroom, which was well sized. There was enough room for our clothes in the closet and drawers. The food was great as well. Can’t wait to go back.
Recommended for
The amazing Dive guides- David, Memo, Lorenzo, and Fran. Wonderful Diving, with clear conditions, warm water, and a variety of landscapes, including caves, deep dives, shipwreck, and reefs. Wonderful service from all the staff and delicious food.
26 Oct, 2026

7.6 Good
Julie P
Switzerland

Amazing food and crew, but dives were repetitive and the boat needs an upgrade
The highlights: - The food was absolutely amazing, with meals served on proper plates. - The crew was very friendly, helpful, and always available when needed. - The dive deck was well organized, and the panga drivers did a great job. - Visibility was excellent. The downsides: - The boat is in need of a refresh. The cabins are old and small, and our AC leaked throughout the entire trip. - There is limited space to relax between dives, with only one small couch in the dining area and another small couch in the shaded outdoor area. As a result, you end up spending quite a bit of time in your cabin. - We also had to pay a fuel surcharge that was not mentioned in the Sea of Cortez trip description. - The description mentioned whale sharks towards the end of the trip, but this was never part of the actual itinerary. Diving in October: Visibility was great, but in October, the diving was mainly focused on sea lions, with not many other encounters.
Recommended for
The food. The crew. The dive deck.
26 Oct, 2026

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
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

9.2 Superb
Andrzej K
United Kingdom

A great trip!
I really enjoyed this trip - from the very friendly sea-lions to the themed dinners and excellent food throughout. The guides are super-helpful and the cabins are really spacious vs some I've seen.
Recommended for
Excellent dive guides. The food - oh my goodness!. Very spacious boat and cabins.
19 Oct, 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

9.6 Exceptional
Franz V
Germany

Incredible safari with great boat
The tour on the Valentina was an absolute highlight. The boat with the crew was superb, the food fantastic, and the tour to Socorro (Revilla) was an unmissable diving experience.
Recommended for
Mantas, Waale, Haie
11 Apr, 2024

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Rainer S
Germany

The experiences of the safari, especially the sea lions, will remain unforgettable.
Diving with playful sea lions and a rich marine life with large schools of barracuda and green trevally ("cocineros").There is also a lot to discover in the macro area.
Recommended for
The competent and attentive crew. Relaxed atmosphere on board with plenty of space to read, sunbathe and chat between dives. The dive sites were varied and attractive.
21 Oct, 2024

Translated from German

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

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

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9.1 Superb
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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

10 Exceptional
Lisa S
Germany

Incredible Dives, Amazing Crew – A Perfect Liveaboard Experience!
Our dive trip aboard the Valentina Liveaboard was truly unforgettable! The underwater world was absolutely breathtaking—we saw everything we had hoped for and more. From a humpback whale during our dives to giant mantas that came incredibly close, along with countless sharks, hammerheads, and an abundance of marine life, every dive was spectacular. The dive guides went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. They were knowledgeable, attentive, and made sure we got the most out of every dive. The entire crew was outstanding—caring, friendly, and always ready to help, whether it was dealing with seasickness, making sure we were well-fed, or assisting with anything we needed. Speaking of food, the chef was amazing! As vegetarians, we were delighted by the creative and delicious meals—we never felt like we were missing out. Cabins were comfortable, with private bathrooms and hot showers—a must after a long day of diving! Overall, this trip exceeded our expectations, and we would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for an incredible liveaboard experience. 10/10, would do it again!
Recommended for
amazing, friendly, and skilled dive guides. incredible underwater action. caring staff, 24 h tea/coffee, lots of foods.
04 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Lisa H
United States

Fabulous Trip to Socorro on the Valentina
My friend Mary and I had a wonderful trip to Socorro aboard the Valentina. I was a bit nervous at first because I hadn't spoken to anyone who had first hand experience aboard the boat Valentina, but it had open dates for the week we wanted to go to Socorro and excellent reviews, so we went ahead and booked it. We are lucky we did because we couldn't have been any happier with our experience on the boat! From the moment we stepped on board the crew was so helpful and friendly and we immediately felt welcome. Our room was small (there are bigger ones available), but the beds were super comfy. I liked that the doors opened out to the deck. It was great taking post-dive afternoon naps with the door open and ocean breeze coming in. Our dive guides Lorenzo, Chabello, and Fernando made sure we saw all of the things Socorro is famous for. We were treated to dolphins, schooling hammerheads, tons of white tips, and of course, manta rays. The skiffs were easy to board and the crew was great about getting us on and off. For those who are curious, we boarded with our gear on and then took our gear off in the water when our dive was over to make it easier to climb back on. At the end of the trip Lorenzo had made a 20 minute movie of our trip that was available to download and take with us, which was an extra-special touch. The service we received on the boat was incredible. Luigi, our chef, made the most delicious dishes I've had on a liveaboard and his presentation made us feel like we were in a 5 star restaurant. There was so much delicious food it was impossible to eat it all! Juan Manuel was our bartender and made sure we always had the drinks we needed, and we bonded by talking about our cats at home! We had quite the diverse group of people on board with people from the UK, USA, Dubai, Argentina, Costa Rica, and Japan. It was fun to have such a global group of divers together.
Recommended for
Spectacular Diving, Comfortable Boat, Amazing Food
03 Mar, 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
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

8.8 Fabulous
Gijs D
Netherlands

Great group, great crew & guides, great food, great diving.
Close encounter with a hammerhead. Playful mantas on every dive. The pattern of dive, eat, rest, repeat.
Recommended for
Mantas on every dive. Excellent food and great guides and crew.
03 Apr, 2019

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

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
Nasira G
France

I was very happy to do this beautiful cruise, the Valentiné is well arranged for divers, the cabins are very beautiful, the meals excellent, the staff super nice and respectful.
Everything was perfect, the Valentina, the staff, the meals, the dives and the atmosphere.
Recommended for
The fabulous dives, the meals and the atmosphere on board the Valentina
04 Aug, 2022

Translated from French

8.8 Fabulous
William E
United States

Very nice experience - met my expectations
The highlight is diving with the sea lions. Besides that, the overall undersea experience was very good. Not a lot of colorful soft corals but plenty of sea-life to observe. We did one night dive which was great, I would have liked to have done another.
Recommended for
The boat as well as the operation overall was well organized. the crew was very helpful and accommodating and the diving was great.e
26 Sep, 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

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

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
Polly R
United States

Excellent Dive Masters & Crew!
1. Diving with the divemasters who all were very professional, friendly, accommodating, pleasant and downright fun along with being serious dive masters that were at the same time very knowledgeable about the areas we were in as well as their personal dive expertise: Jenny,. Carlos & Shezuko were all fantastic to dive with. 2. Accomplishing our Advanced Open Water Certifications on board: Jenny Smith was an excellent divemaster and trainer for this accomplishment~I cannot speak highly enough of her expertise, teaching skills and diving skills~ we got really lucky working with her. 3. Boat was spacious with plenty our outdoor living area and large salon for meals with good windows. Boat had some deferred maintenance, but our deluxe cabin was adequate with private bath & the beds were comfortable. 3. Dos Islotes with sea lions and sardine schools were the highlight!. We Missed Cabo Pulmo unfortunately, so that and the trip itinerary change were the only disappointments. 4. Entire crew was fantastic in addition to the divemasters~from the captain to the chef~ all lovely, pleasant and accommodating and ready to help in any way at any time! Very appreciated attitudes all around! Food was excellent, all meals were excellent and varied ~and the barbecue fiesta was awesome:) In closing, I cannot speak highly enough of this wonderful trip~and I am looking forward to booking another trip on the Valentina with its lovely crew & divemasters next year:) Many thanks again, Polly
Recommended for
1. dive masters 2. crew. 3. size of Valentina
26 Nov, 2019

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

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

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

9.6 Exceptional
kut K
Spain

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

8.4 Very good
John (Ian) M
Canada

Awesome!
All the big animal encounters. Especially the dolphins. The whole crew did an amazing job! The dive masters did an especially amazing job!
Recommended for
The crew. The diving and the food.
14 Dec, 2022

10 Exceptional
Caitlin M
United States

Amazing diving and crew!
We had a wonderful time on our trip in May 2022... the seas were a little rough that time of year but the boat handled it like a champ! We had the nicest crew who were always there to help with our gear or bring us hot drinks after our dives. the food was amaing and we never went hungry! And best of all were the hammerhead sharks, dolphins (and two babies!) and Manta rays... allong with all the other sharks and sea life!!! It was the trip of a lifetime - thank you!
Recommended for
Sharks, dolphins, and mantas!!!!
04 Aug, 2022