Rocio del Mar Liveaboard, Mexico
4.8Excellent297 verified reviewsRocio del Mar main feature, as it was noted by many divers, is a friendly, attentive, experienced dive crew. The boat offers special facilities for marine photographers that include a camera table, a charging station, and storage. Each diver on board has their own dive station with storage for their gear. Routes of the vessel give a unique chance to dive at the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, with Mobula rays, turtles, and sea lion colonies. Also, the yacht offers to discover an underwater world of the Socorro Islands and to meet its amazing inhabitants - whitetips, silvertips, whale sharks, tiger sharks, silkies, and manta rays.
Boat Interior
The boat has space for 20 guests on board. Two twin rooms are placed on the lower deck other eight cabins are on the main deck; six have twin beds, and the other two with double beds. Each cabin is en-suite and has air conditioning. Cabins, in addition, have big portholes to enjoy the view. In between and after dives, boat passengers can stay at the salon, watch TV, or use the boat's computer. There is also an open-air area, perfect for chatting with other divers on board or reading a book. For those passengers who want to get some sun or enjoy the marine view, there is a spacious sun deck. It has a shaded part and numerous sun loungers.
Diving Deck
This area on the liveaboard has a lot of space for preparing for diving and for maintaining gear. There are boxes to store equipment and comfortable benches. For EANx-certified, nitrox is available. Plus, underwater photographers can use a camera table to maintain their cameras.
Safety
One of the most important things during the safari is safety. Rocio del Mar is equipped with the necessary equipment, like a first aid kit, safety rafts, life vests, etc.
Itinerary
Boat's itineraries include diving on Socorro and the Sea of Cortez. Socorro is a destination with a diversity of marine creatures. Hammerheads, silkies and whale sharks, dolphins, and barracudas are frequently spotted here. From January to April main attraction of this region is humpback whales. This region is popular among divers for its array of coral formations. Between pinnacles and rocks, you can meet sea lions and sometimes whales.
When to Go
July to October can be considered a preferable time for diving in the Sea of Cortez. From November to May is the best time to dive at Socorro Island, although it is possible to dive here during the whole year
Cabins
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin
Deck:Main Deck, Upper Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:10 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Toiletries
Each has a complete bathroom with a lavatory, hot shower stall, and toilet. Each cabin is for two people. Cabins have twin beds, cabins #7, 8 have double beds
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Warm Water Showers
- Compressors
- Rinse Hosts
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Open Air Saloon
- Indoor Saloon
- Bar
Photographer Facilities
- Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
- Camera Table
- Charging Stations
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Socorro Islands (9 nights) (San Jose Del Cabo-San Jose Del Cabo)
Included
- 9 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Snacks, soft drinks, water, tea, coffee, local beer and wine
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Government fees and taxes
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- National park fee - 3 688 MXN per person per day (to be paid in advance)
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
Departing.
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 - 3 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 the day, we will start our return to San Jose del Cabo.
Day 9:
Return to the port.
Day 10:
Check-out from the yacht.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) the night before the departure date.
- Please plan to stay in a local hotel and arrive at the boat the next morning at 8:00.
- Rocio del Mar is located at Marina Puerto Los Cabos in La Playita, San Jose del Cabo.
- The marina is about 25 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown San Jose del Cabo.
- Departure time is approximately 9:00
- The boat will return to the marina during the night and passengers need to be ready to depart by 8:30 on the last day of your trip.
- Boat's crew can assist you in making arrangements for transportation if you would like
Dive sites you’ll see
Sea of Cortez Midriff Islands (7 nights) (Puerto Peñasco-Puerto Peñasco)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day, incl. night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Snacks, soft drinks, water, tea, coffee, local beer and wine
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Government fees and taxes
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- National park fee - 36 MXN per person per day (to be paid in advance)
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arrival at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), in Phoenix Arizona.
- Shuttle trip straight to the boat (additional fees apply).
- Recommended arriving in Phoenix, Arizona no later than 11:00 and to depart from Phoenix no earlier than 15:00. Boat's crew do not accept responsibility for anyone missing the boat due to airline or driving delay. Travel insurance is recommended.
- If you plan to drive please see the southwestern US roadmap for US and Mexican connected highways to Puerto Peñasco. It is a 4 hour drive from Phoenix, Arizona. Drive to the twin border towns of Lukeville, Arizona and Sonoyta, Sonora, Mexico. Follow the signs through central Sonora. Follow the highway south to Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point)
- Please, arrange your own transportation
Sea of Cortez - Explore Baja (12 nights) (Puerto Peñasco-San Jose Del Cabo)
Included
- 12 nights accommodation
- 11 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Snacks, soft drinks, water, tea, coffee, local beer and wine
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Government fees and taxes
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- National park fee - 36 MXN per person per day (to be paid in advance)
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
105-mile crossing to Puerto Refugio in Angel de la Guarda Island. Check-out dive at Lolo's Cove. Great macro dive at La Vela and La Muela. Sunset cruise at a sea lion colony.
Day 3:
Bahía de los Angeles. Morning dive at El Pescador and Paraíso. Lunch and then snorkeling with the whale sharks. Depending on timing and conditions, sunset hike at La Gringa or just relax after heavy swimming with the whale sharks.
Day 4:
Morning dive at Punta Don Juan or Elias Point and then whale watching on the "Canal de Ballenas" heading south to Sal Si Puedes. 3 pm dive at Lavadero followed by a great night dive at the same location. Lavadero is located at Las Animas Island in the chain of San Lorenzo - Las Animas - Sal Si Puedes.
Day 5:
San Pedro Martir Island. Enjoy 1 or 2 days of fabulous diving with sea lions, incredible black coral fields and some of the best macro of the Midriff Islands (3-4 dives).
Day 6:
If staying at San Pedro Martir, we do 3 dives. If not, day 6 will be at San Ildelfonso Island where we will do 4 dives. Don't miss the Green Moray City!
Day 7:
Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto, visiting Coronado Island: macro and sea lions. We do 3 dives and then a nice evening with dinner in Loreto.
Day 8:
Danzante Island, part of Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto. Dive at Submarino, Silouette and the artificial wreck, C-54 Agustin Melgar. Afternoon hike at Honeymoon Beach.
Day 9:
Las Animas, near San José Island. Great dives on the east and north pinnacles and afternoon diving at San Dieguito for a 3 pm dive followed by a night dive.
Day 10:
Los Islotes, in the northern part of Espiritu Santo Island. Dive with the friendliest sea lion colony in the Sea of Cortez. Depending on weather and ocean conditions (visibility and current), we hope to dive to dive "El Bajo", known for big schools of hammerheads. At night we will do the spectacular mobula night dive!
Day 11:
Dive at La Reyna - a great spot for sea lions, school of barracuda and occasionally oceanic manta rays.
Day 12:
Last day at San Lorenzo Channel, diving the Fan Ming wreck, Salvaterra wreck and Suani Reef.
Day 13:
Check-out from the yacht.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arrival at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), in Phoenix Arizona.
- Shuttle trip straight to the boat (additional fees apply).
- Recommended arriving in Phoenix, Arizona no later than 11:00 and to depart from Phoenix no earlier than 15:00. Boat's crew do not accept responsibility for anyone missing the boat due to airline or driving delay. Travel insurance is recommended.
- If you plan to drive please see the southwestern US roadmap for US and Mexican connected highways to Puerto Peñasco. It is a 4 hour drive from Phoenix, Arizona. Drive to the twin border towns of Lukeville, Arizona and Sonoyta, Sonora, Mexico. Follow the signs through central Sonora. Follow the highway south to Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point)
- Please, arrange your own transportation
Dive sites you’ll see
Sea of Cortez - Explore Baja (12 nights) (San Jose Del Cabo-Puerto Peñasco)
Included
- 12 nights accommodation
- 11 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Snacks, soft drinks, water, tea, coffee, local beer and wine
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Government fees and taxes
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- National park fee - 36 MXN per person per day (to be paid in advance)
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
105-mile crossing to Puerto Refugio in Angel de la Guarda Island. Check-out dive at Lolo's Cove. Great macro dive at La Vela and La Muela. Sunset cruise at a sea lion colony.
Day 3:
Bahía de los Angeles. Morning dive at El Pescador and Paraíso. Lunch and then snorkeling with the whale sharks. Depending on timing and conditions, sunset hike at La Gringa or just relax after heavy swimming with the whale sharks.
Day 4:
Morning dive at Punta Don Juan or Elias Point and then whale watching on the "Canal de Ballenas" heading south to Sal Si Puedes. 3 pm dive at Lavadero followed by a great night dive at the same location. Lavadero is located at Las Animas Island in the chain of San Lorenzo - Las Animas - Sal Si Puedes.
Day 5:
San Pedro Martir Island. Enjoy 1 or 2 days of fabulous diving with sea lions, incredible black coral fields and some of the best macro of the Midriff Islands (3-4 dives).
Day 6:
If staying at San Pedro Martir, we do 3 dives. If not, day 6 will be at San Ildelfonso Island where we will do 4 dives. Don't miss the Green Moray City!
Day 7:
Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto, visiting Coronado Island: macro and sea lions. We do 3 dives and then a nice evening with dinner in Loreto.
Day 8:
Danzante Island, part of Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto. Dive at Submarino, Silouette and the artificial wreck, C-54 Agustin Melgar. Afternoon hike at Honeymoon Beach.
Day 9:
Las Animas, near San José Island. Great dives on the east and north pinnacles and afternoon diving at San Dieguito for a 3 pm dive followed by a night dive.
Day 10:
Los Islotes, in the northern part of Espiritu Santo Island. Dive with the friendliest sea lion colony in the Sea of Cortez. Depending on weather and ocean conditions (visibility and current), we hope to dive to dive "El Bajo", known for big schools of hammerheads. At night we will do the spectacular mobula night dive!
Day 11:
Dive at La Reyna - a great spot for sea lions, school of barracuda and occasionally oceanic manta rays.
Day 12:
Last day at San Lorenzo Channel, diving the Fan Ming wreck, Salvaterra wreck and Suani Reef.
Day 13:
Check-out from the yacht.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Socorro Islands (13 nights) (San Jose Del Cabo-San Jose Del Cabo)
Included
- 13 nights accommodation
- 12 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Snacks, soft drinks, water, tea, coffee, local beer and wine
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Government fees and taxes
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- National park fee - 3 688 MXN per person per day (to be paid in advance)
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-12:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 13:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 14:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) the night before the departure date.
- Please plan to stay in a local hotel and arrive at the boat the next morning at 8:00.
- Rocio del Mar is located at Marina Puerto Los Cabos in La Playita, San Jose del Cabo.
- The marina is about 25 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown San Jose del Cabo.
- Departure time is approximately 9:00
- The boat will return to the marina during the night and passengers need to be ready to depart by 8:30 on the last day of your trip.
- Boat's crew can assist you in making arrangements for transportation if you would like
Dive sites you’ll see
Socorro Islands (10 nights) (San Jose Del Cabo-San Jose Del Cabo)
Included
- 10 nights accommodation
- 9 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Snacks, soft drinks, water, tea, coffee, local beer and wine
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Government fees and taxes
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- National park fee - 3 688 MXN per person per day (to be paid in advance)
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) the night before the departure date.
- Please plan to stay in a local hotel and arrive at the boat the next morning at 8:00.
- Rocio del Mar is located at Marina Puerto Los Cabos in La Playita, San Jose del Cabo.
- The marina is about 25 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown San Jose del Cabo.
- Departure time is approximately 9:00
- The boat will return to the marina during the night and passengers need to be ready to depart by 8:30 on the last day of your trip.
- Boat's crew can assist you in making arrangements for transportation if you would like
Dive sites you’ll see
Sea of Cortez - Southern Safari (7 nights) (San Jose Del Cabo-San Jose Del Cabo)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Snacks, soft drinks, water, tea, coffee, local beer and wine
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Government fees and taxes
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- National park fee - 36 MXN per person per day (to be paid in advance)
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
Isla Espiritu Santo and mobula ray night dive / 3-4 dives.
Day 3:
Isla Las Ánimas / 3-4 dives.
Day 4:
Isla El Bajo and Isla San Francisquito / 3-4 dives.
Day 5:
Isla Los Islotes and wrecks Salvaterra and Fang / 3-4 dives.
Day 6:
Isla Cerralvo, also known as Jacques Cousteau Island / 3-4 dives.
Day 7:
Pelican Rock and Cabo San Lucas / 3-4 dives.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Arrival at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), in Phoenix Arizona.
- Shuttle trip straight to the boat (additional fees apply).
- Recommended arriving in Phoenix, Arizona no later than 11:00 and to depart from Phoenix no earlier than 15:00. Boat's crew do not accept responsibility for anyone missing the boat due to airline or driving delay. Travel insurance is recommended.
- If you plan to drive please see the southwestern US roadmap for US and Mexican connected highways to Puerto Peñasco. It is a 4 hour drive from Phoenix, Arizona. Drive to the twin border towns of Lukeville, Arizona and Sonoyta, Sonora, Mexico. Follow the signs through central Sonora. Follow the highway south to Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point)
- Please, arrange your own transportation
