Socorro Manta And Shark Madness Photo Workshop 2028
Socorro Islands Photo Workshop on the Quino del Mar in Feb 2028 for manta rays, sharks & humpback whales
Shark Encounters
Pelagic Encounters
Manta Ray Encounters
Free Photo Workshops
Why Join This Trip
Intense focus on repeated encounters with friendly giant manta rays, hammerhead, silvertip & Galapagos sharks, and dolphins
Prime season for breaching humpback whales
A short 2 hour flight to Cabo from the southwest United States
On one of top liveaboards, the Quino Del Mar
Includes FREE photo workshop from your trip leader
25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure
Trip overview
Trip Overview
The trip starts and ends in San Jose del Cabo, then goes on to the Revillagigedo Archipelago which includes Socorro Island, Roca Partida, and San Benedicto Island. The Quino del Mar is owned by one of the top operators cruising to Socorro. Dive to your heart's content as many as four times a day and get to interact with large pelagics up close and personal.
Tim Johnson shares his underwater footage from Bluewater Travel's Socorro 2023 Underwater Photo Workshop
Sample Itinerary
Here's a sample day-by-day itinerary of this trip (subject to change):
- Day 1- (Feb 16) - The Quino Del Mar will be ready for boarding at 5:00 pm, dinner is served at 7:00 pm, and will depart that evening.
- Day 2 - Quino Del Mar arrives in San Benedicto.
- Day 3 - San Benedicto, 4 dives scheduled.
- Day 4 - Roca Partida, 3 dives scheduled.
- Day 5 - Roca Partida, 3 dives scheduled.
- Day 6 - Socorro Island, 4 dives scheduled (check-in with naval station)
- Day 7 - Socorro Island, 4 dives scheduled
- Day 8 - San Benedicto, 4 dives scheduled. At the end of this day, we will start our departure to San Jose del Cabo.
- Day 9 - Arrive at San Jose del Cabo. Guests may sleep on the boat.
- Day 10 - (Feb 28) Disembark after breakfast by 8:30 am.
Dive Overview
The Revillagigedo Islands are where you will have an experience of a lifetime with large ocean pelagic animals including a wide variety of sharks (hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks), dolphins, tuna, barracudas, clouds of jacks, and of course, the friendliest mantas in the world. This is also humpback whale season, and if lucky, you may see a humpback whale swim by underwater.
Diving Conditions In February
Water temperature will be around 25-27°C (77-79°F).
To learn more about what you can expect from this Socorro trip check out our 2024 trip report. You can also read the reviews on diving Socorro here.
Recommended Scuba Gear
- 5mm wetsuit. Browse Wetsuits at Bluewater Photo
- Strong fins. Check out the Apeks RK3 Dive Fins.
- SMB. The Mares Dive Marker Buoy is our choice!
- Travel BCD. Read our Best Travel BCD Article
- Travel regulator. We suggest Mares Ultra 62X Dive Regulator
Trip Inclusions
FREE daily photo workshops
Your accommodation and housekeeping
All meals, snacks, and beverages, including breakfast on the day of disembarkation
Local beer and wine
4 guided dives per day (conditions permitting)
Tanks, air and weights
16% Mexican tax
Port fees
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)
Nitrox: $120 for the week
Equipment rental
Transfers to and from the boat
Gratuity
Travel Insurance - ask us about our preferred partner plan
Accommodation
About The Quino Del Mar
Launching in July 2025, the Quino del Mar is one owned by one of the top dive operators specializing in trips to the Sea of Cortez and Socorro Islands in Mexico. This 89-foot liveaboard yacht offers 10 cabins for up to 20 divers.
Quino del Mar's Key Features
What excites us about the Quino del Mar liveaboard is the promise of knowledgeable and friendly dive staff, exceptional stability for navigating the often-rough waters to the Socorro Islands, mouthwatering Mexican cuisine, and ample space designed for underwater photographers to set up their gear. This liveaboard is shaping up to be a dream for avid divers and underwater photographers eager to explore Socorro and the Sea of Cortez!
Trip Price
Trip starts from $4,295 per person.
Payment Schedule
- Deposit: $1,295 to book your spot
- Payment 2: $1,000 due 1 February 2027
- Payment 3: $1,000 due 1 August 2027
- Balance: due 1 November 2027
