HomeMexicoRocio del Mar
Rocio del Mar
https://media.divebooker.com/media/images/w1200/1521625571a97affc247059134f4b70512c71e4552.jpg
https://media.divebooker.com/media/images/w1200/15216255726643920e7e5462e6c1fa4da7a1faa96d.jpg

Rocio del Mar, Mexico

4.8Excellent297 verified reviews
from
USD
3,095
per trip

Rocio del Mar main feature, as it was noted by lots of divers, is a friendly attentive, experienced dive crew. The boat offers special facilities for marine photographers that include camera table, 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 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, so to enjoy the view. In between and after dives boats 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 tan or enjoy the marine view, there is a spacious sun deck. It has a shaded part and numerous of sun loungers.

Diving Deck
This area on the liveaboard has a lot of space for preparation for diving and for maintaining gear. There are boxes to store equipment, comfortable benches. For EANx certified - nitrox is available. Plus, underwater photographs can use camera table to maintain their cameras.

Safety
One of the most important things during the safari is safety. Rocio del Mar equipped with necessary equipment like first aid kit, safety rafts, life vests, etc.

Itinerary
Boat's itineraries include diving on Socorro and Sea of Cortez. Socorro is a destination with a diversity of marine creatures. Hammerheads, silkies and whale sharks, dolphins and barracudas are frequent to spot here. From January to April main attraction of this region is humpback whales. This region is popular among divers for its array of coral formation. Between pinnacles and rocks, you can meet sea lions and sometimes whales.

When to Go
July to October can be considered as a preferable time for diving in Sea of Cortez although. From November to May is the best time to dive at Socorro Island, although is possible to dive here during the whole year

Cabins

Loading...
Standard Cabin
Main Deck, Upper Deck
Standard Cabin
2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2009
Number of cabins
10
Dive guides to divers ratio
6-7 : 1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
No
Wi-Fi
Surcharge
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Mexico Liveaboards
Length and width
33.5 m / 7.5 m
Capacity
20
Tenders
2 inflatable pangas
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
English, Spanish
Power plugs onboard
110V 24
Engines
2 x 580 HP CAT
Generator
2 х 50 KW Perkins
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
2 x Nuvair dive tank
Nitrox Membrane
Up to 40% but 32%
Freshwater maker
2000 l

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

Rocio del Mar Reviews

4.8
Excellent
297 verified reviews
Cabins & Facilities
Food & drinks
Guiding & Safety
Service & Infrastructure
3.8
Unforgettable diving with sea lions!
The Sea of Cortez diving with sea lions was the highlight of the cruise, together with the surprise encounter with schooling hammerheads. But the boat’s cabins are small with little storage areas. The salon also needs to be refurbished. The chef cooked us some great meals!
Service & Infrastructure
Guiding & Safety
Food & drinks
Cabins & Facilities
2024-10-20by K. Gordon
5.0
Great Experience on Rocio Del Mar
Our trip was Nov. 4 - Nov 11 to the Socorro Islands. We had a delay due to a tropical storm heading towards Socorro. The crew did everything they could to make this time productive by taking us to local dive sites in Cabo San Lucas. We did finally make it to Socorro with being able to make 13 dives. Besides the incredible diving at Socorro, the entire staff was friendly, helpful and hard working. They worked well as a team and couldn't do more for the guests. The food was abundant and excellent. The cabins were well thought out for storage and personal needs. The dive masters were excellent. Knew the dive sites like the back of their hands, took all safety precautions and were available to help at any time. All in all, I would strongly recommend this trip and the Rocio Del Mar.
Service & Infrastructure
Guiding & Safety
Food & drinks
Cabins & Facilities
2018-11-15by M. William
4.0
Sea lions and whale sharks, Oh My!
Great crew, wonderful diving and excellent service!! Checked off a few bucket list items, definitely recommend this trip!
Service & Infrastructure
Guiding & Safety
Food & drinks
Cabins & Facilities
2018-08-16

Similar Liveaboards

Rocio del Mar, Mexico - Divebooker.com