Valentina Liveaboard, Mexico

Spectacular Pacific and Sea of Cortez diving from a liveaboard loaded with diver friendly details

from$399 /day

per person

Overview

Seasonal marine life themed itineraries in Mexico's Pacific and Sea of Cortez
Complimentary features including internet, bathrobes, and wine with dinner
Outstanding facilities for divers, with nitrox, gear storage, comfortable zodiacs, and camera table
Fantastic guest service and some of the region's best-reviewed dining

Valentina offers a wide variety of dive safaris in Mexico's best destinations, known for up-close encounters with spectacular marine life. This spacious and stable vessel is crewed by a professional international team, receiving top marks for customer service and delicious meals. You'll enjoy perfectly supported diving, plenty of perks like complimentary drinks and internet, and plenty of big fish action - guaranteed. Come face to face with mantas, sharks, and dolphins at Socorro and Revillagigedo, get up close and personal with bull sharks in Cabo Pulmo, or tour the Sea of Cortez - one of the most biodiverse diving destinations in the world!

Number of cabins:10
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:5:1
Group booking discounts
Flexible booking terms

Choose your trip

27Dec 2024
10D / 9N
Socorro - 9N
18 - 20 dives
from $3,990
Overview
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 18 - 20
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
27 Dec 2024
06:00 PM
San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport: SJD
Return
05 Jan 2025
12:00 PM
San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport: SJD
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Beer and wine with dinner
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - US$113 per diving day
Chamber fee - US$15 per trip
Fuel surcharge - US$20 per night
Gratuities - 10 to 15% of the trip cost
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Alcoholic drinks
Nitrox - US$30 per day
Rental dive equipment - US$30 per day
Transfers
Highlights
Explore the remote Revillagigedo Archipelago National Park
Tiger sharks, Galapagos sharks, oceanic whitetips, and whale sharks
Meet the friendliest giant oceanic mantas in the world at "El Boiler"
Share your dives with large schools of jacks and tuna at Roca Partida
Get up close with the curious bottlenose dolphins of Cabo Pearce
Encounter schooling hammerheads and dozens of silky sharks

Day 1: Check in between 3pm and 6pm, enjoy dinner on boards, and get ready for the boat to depart at 9pm. The crossing to San Benedicto takes approximately 30 hours.

Day 2: All day sailing for San Benedicto.

Day 3: Spend the entire day doing 3-4 dives around San Benedicto, including El Boiler, home to giant manta rays and dolphins.

Day 4: Spend the day diving San Benedicto’s El Canyon 3-4 times in search of schooling of hammerhead sharks and giant mantas.

Day 5: Today, you will do 3-4 dives around Roca Partida, home to schooling jacks and various shark species.

Day 6: Another full day of diving around Roca Partida, offering up to 3-4 dives.

Day 7: Visit Socorro Island’s Cabo Pierce dive site for 3-4 dives, with the ever present possibility of humpback whale sightings.

Day 8: Enjoy another 3-4 dives around Cabo Pierce in the hope of more humpback whale sightings.

Day 9: Set sail back to land.

Day 10: After breakfast, check out between 8am to 10am.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
USD500 deposit - required to secure reservation.
Balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
61 days or more prior to departure, deposit is forfeited.
60 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the cruise rate is forfeited and no refund is available.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $3,990 /guest
Per person, diving included
On request

Cabins

Deluxe twin bunk cabin
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
Deluxe double cabin
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable
Deluxe double plus cabin
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.