Socorro Warm Water Pelagic Trip 2026

Manta rays
Nov 16, 2026 - Nov 24, 2026
Join Bluewater's Socorro Islands Group Trip aboard the Nautilus Under Sea in Nov 2026 for whale sharks, sharks & manta rays.

Shark Encounters

Whale Shark Encounters

Manta Ray Encounters

Group Trip

Why Join This Trip

  • Intense focus on repeated encounters with friendly giant manta rays, hammerhead, silvertip & Galapagos sharks, and dolphins

  • Prime season for whale shark sightings

  • A short 2-hour flight to Cabo from the SouthWest United States

  • Travel aboard the intimate and comfortable liveaboard Nautlius Under Sea

  • Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure

  • 25% discount on rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo

Trip overview

Trip Overview

Embark on a journey with Bluewater Travel starting and ending in San Jose del Cabo, venturing to the Revillagigedo Archipelago, which includes Socorro Island, Roca Partida, and San Benedicto Island. Sail aboard the Nautilus Under Sea, one of the premier liveaboards cruising to Socorro. Dive up to four times a day and experience close encounters with large pelagics.

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Dive Overview

The Revillagigedo Islands offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience with an array of large ocean pelagic animals. Encounter a wide variety of sharks, including hammerhead, tiger, Galapagos, and silky sharks, as well as playful dolphins, tuna, barracudas, and schools of jacks. The islands are also home to the world's friendliest mantas.

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Diving Conditions In November

Water temperature will be around 25-27C (77-79F).

To learn more about what you can expect from this Socorro trip check out our 2023 trip report. You can also read the great reviews of the Nautilus Under Sea & the reviews on diving Socorro here.

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*Note on Marine Park Fees

For people who are over 60 and can provide documentation that they are retired or pensioned, the park fee will be waived. According to the CONANP, any official document with the words "RETIRED" or "PENSIONED" will be accepted along with a photo of a current passport. Any other documentation will NOT be accepted. 

In our experience, US citizens who are receiving retirement benefits from the Social Security Administration can download a Benefit Verification Letter from the www.SSA.gov website. 

For students and teachers: A 75% discount is available for ACTIVE/CURRENT students and teachers. To get this discount, a photocopy of an identification card with a photo and current date is required. 

 To apply for an exception, the above documentation should be sent to Bluewater at trips@bluewaterdivetravel.com no later than one month prior to boarding. Please note that CONANP has the final word if a document is accepted or not. They do not verify the exception prior to the trip. If it is not accepted, the applicant will be required to pay the full park fees.

Trip Inclusions

  • 8 nights accommodation in a shared occupancy Stateroom

  • All meals (continental breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert)

  • Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks

  • Weights, weight belts, aluminum 80’s and air

  • Use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards

  • Daily room service and towels

  • In-water dive guide

  • Mexican taxes

Trip Exclusions

  • * Marine Park Fee: approx. $1,000 per person (Socorro Marine Park Authority adjusts park fees annually and the final amount will be confirmed closer to departure)

  • Port Fee ($35 per person, paid onboard)

  • Nitrox ($20 per dive day)

  • Transfers between airport and meeting point/boat

  • Gift shop purchases and bar

  • Optional WiFi (purchased onboard)

  • Dive gear rentals

  • Gratuity

  • Insurance - ask us about our preferred partner plan

Accommodation

About The Nautilus Under Sea

Previously known as Undersea Hunter serving Cocos Island, Nautilus Under Sea has recently moved to the waters of Socorro to offer nothing less than an intimate and comfortable dive liveaboard vacation, that she has been long known for.

The Nautilus Under Sea offers various comfortable accommodations. The Premium Suites - Emerald on the sun deck feature configurable beds, a flat-screen TV, multiple windows, an ensuite bathroom, ample storage, air conditioning, and hot tub access. The ADA Compatible Stateroom - Rosario, near the dive deck, is wheelchair-friendly with twin beds, a large window, an ensuite bathroom, and air conditioning. The lower deck Staterooms (A-F) have different upper and lower bed configurations, each with an ensuite bathroom and air conditioning. And finally, the Triple Stateroom on the main deck includes two bunk beds, extra storage, an ensuite bathroom, and air conditioning.

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Check this page to see more details and customer reviews on the Nautilus Under Sea.



Trip Price

Trip starts from $3,618 per person.

Payment Schedule

  • Deposit: $800 to book your spot
  • Payment 1: $1,500 due on 1 May 2025
  • Balance: due on 1 May 2026
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