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Mexico liveaboard diving

Destination

Offering two very different diving experiences the liveaboards in Mexico could not be more diverse. Guadalupe Island is the perfect destination for great white shark cage diving and Socorro in the Sea of Cortez with the giant mantas. In the Pacific Ocean Guadalupe is one of Mexico's most remote islands, in geological terms it is stunning. Also being a biosphere reserve it is home to elephant and fur seals, Californian sea lions as well as a reliable population of great white sharks, which have featured in many documentaries. Historically the best time of year for the great white sharks is from July to December.

The four Revillagigedo Islands are commonly known as Socorro. Situated in the Sea of Cortez the giant mantas are one of the main attractions. Here the mantas dive peacefully with humans making this liveaboard destination a favorite, with the mantas there are also 7 species of shark, dolphins, humpback whales plus 850 different species of reef fish. Virtually every dive appears to be action packed with both large and smaller marine life. The added bonus of the humpback whale migration between January and March make this a perfect liveaboard choice.

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Best time of year

The Guadalupe liveaboard runs from mid July to December each year to coincide with the great white sharks. Water temperatures average between 17 – 22 degrees.
The Socorro liveaboard runs from mid January until mid June to coincide with the humpback whale migration. Water temperatures average between 21 – 25 degrees.

How to get there

For diving in Guadalupe you will need to arrive into San Diego the night before the liveaboard departs. Many major airlines operate into San Diego airport.
For diving in Socorro you need to arrive into San Jose del Cabo airport Mexico. This is an international airport with many flights operating into it.
Agent Liveaboard will be happy to provide further information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Currency – the liveaboard will accept payments in US dollars and credit cards, including visa, master card and American express. Traveler's cheques are also accepted.
Electricity is 110 volts with US style plugs, please take adaptors.
Medical facilities are available in both areas, the closest for Guadalupe are in Ensenada and for Socorro the closest are in Cabo San Lucas. Hyperbaric chambers can also be found here.
For both liveaboards a Mexican visa will need to be obtained, usually on arrival, please check with your local Mexican consulate well in advance of travel. Also for both liveaboards a $25 fee will be charged for the Mexican visa and biosphere reserve entry.
All divers require comprehensive personal diving insurance it is advisable to purchase this before traveling.

Mexican Cuisine

The food on board both of these liveaboard trips is varied and plentiful. Combining both American cuisine and of course including some local Mexican dishes and flavors. A wide variety of meat, vegetables and fruit will be included in the menu. The experienced crew certainly know how to cater for divers and understand the appetite that a great day of diving can induce!

Agent Liveaboard on the Mexico

"Mexico has long been a diving paradise and the introduction of these 2 exceptional destinations has taken Mexico a step further. Guadalupe is heaven for any great white lover and the well thought out cage rotation offers a unique insight into these amazing animals. Socorro has a superb mix of marine life with the Giant Pacific Mantas being the star of the show but don't forget the sharks, dolphins and humpback whales. This liveaboard offers exceptional diving."