Giant Mantas of Socorro
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- Giant manta
- Range of sharks
- Strong macro
- Remote isolation
- Great Whites
Each voyage to Socorro starts in San Benedicto before splitting your days between the main diving islands of Socorro and Roca Partida. This is a remote wilderness where the distinct Pacific manta swoop in to get close and investigate divers. Experience for yourself over the course of your liveaboard their inquisitive nature. But Socorro is more than just manta. During our winter months humpbacks migrate into the area. If they are about some of your dives will be dedicated to snorkelling with humpbacks, often with their calves. Humpback numbers are strong and to be in the water with them is one of the most profound experience you could ever hope for. As if your big fish tally is still not high enough, bottlenose dolphin pods are commonplace. And then there are the sharks. Dive after dive you have the chance to watch hammerheads, silkies, Galapagos sharks and, if you are really lucky, tiger sharks as they weave around the rocky reefs.
The remote nature of Socorro and the nature of the diving makes the Giant Manta itinerary more suitable to experienced divers. We recommend that you have some experience of drift diving. This is a must see itinerary for photographers too. Grab your wide angle and capture images like no other. This is quite simply some of the best big fish diving on the planet.
Quick Facts
- Average Water Temp: 21-26 C
- Average Air Temp: 21-25C
- Average Visability: 15-20 m
- Good for: Giant manta, humpbacks, hammerheads
- Suitable for beginners: No
Highlights
- The friendly giant manta are the star attraction here but during the winter you also see humpbacks. Sharks are prolific all year round!
Testimonials
- A voyage on Solmar V is not a dive trip...it is a life experience. A stunning vessel, delightful crew, truly wonderful cuisine, all buttressed by world class diving with giant mantas, hammerheads and countless other critters! Stephen
- We had a wonderful trip with Solmar V. Everything was great: the boat, food, drinks, dives, crew, guides, mantas. We'll stay in touch, 'cause I hope to go to Guadalupe Island with Solmar V. Dmitry Friedman
This is a typical example of the Giant Mantas of Socorro itinerary. The schedule is subject to change according to prevailing weather conditions and is only given as a example of what you would usually encounter during your holiday.
Arrival
After arriving in San Cabo you will be taken to a hotel for the night to get some rest after the flight and prepare for your trip! You will be picked up the next day and taken to the boat. Solmar V usually departs around 16:00 and begins the journey to San Benedicto overnight.
Socorro and the islands
There is a stop off at San Benedicto island, the first of the Socorro Isles, for a lunch break and chance to stretch your legs before getting in for the check dive. There is a full day's diving the whole next day around this area before you will set sail that night for Socorro itself where the manta action starts.
The next 4 days will be spent diving in and around Socorro, Roca Partida and San Benedicto. The boat will move around to find the best manta encounters so the exact itinerary is left flexible. As well as the manta dives, there are great opportunities to see silky, Galapagos, and hammerhead sharks. Keep your eyes out for the tiger sharks that are seen occasionally. During the winter months, you will also stop to snorkel with humpbacks, who often have their calves with them.
At the end of your time in the Socorro Islands, the boat will make it's voyage back to San Cabo. This takes approx 22 hours and is made overnight. The final night on board will be back at the harbour in San Cabo. Why not hop ashore and try some of the local cuisine or bars.
Returning to reality
Breakfast is served and then your final disembark is no later than 9am. Depending on your personal itinerary you may have a further night in a hotel or fly directly back to the UK.
If you would like to add an extension, combine this with another product or tweak the itinerary give us a call so we can discuss your dream diving holiday.
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