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Solmar V
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Solmar V, Mexico

4.4Very good5 verified reviews
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1,997
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The vessel offers excellent value for liveaboard dive trips, providing unforgettable encounters with hammerheads, dolphins, manta rays, and even great white sharks. The crew consists of highly experienced professionals, ensuring divers enjoy safe and exciting dives. Nitrox is mandatory for all divers on board, and unlimited nitrox is provided free of charge.

Boat Interior
The liveaboard’s staterooms are cozy and equipped with private showers and air conditioning. All cabins are located on the lower deck, offering a comfortable retreat after a day of liveaboard diving. The spacious salon features a large-screen HDTV, VCR, DVD player, and an entertainment area. It’s a great place to relax, socialize with other divers, or unwind between dives. Meals on board cater to various dietary needs, and only the freshest ingredients are used. Snacks are available throughout the day, ensuring divers never miss an adventure due to hunger.

Safety
Built in compliance with international and U.S. Coast Guard safety standards, the vessel ensures peace of mind with comprehensive safety equipment, including a satellite phone, handheld radios, two EPIRBs (GPS emergency locators), a defibrillator, and multiple oxygen bottles. The crew undergoes annual first aid certification, ensuring quick response in case of emergencies.

Dive Deck
The dive deck is designed for maximum convenience. It offers entry gates on both sides, making it easy for divers to get in and out of the water. Each diver has their own station, where tanks are stored, reducing the need for carrying gear around. Dedicated rinse tanks for gear and cameras are available, and there is a large camera table, making it ideal for marine photography enthusiasts. Additionally, several charging points are available on board for cameras and other electronics. From November 2023, this vessel becomes a nitrox-only boat, making it perfect for those on scuba dive adventures.

Giant Pacific Manta Rays
The liveaboard cruise also explores Socorro Island, renowned for encounters with Giant Pacific manta rays. The crew has long worked to research these majestic animals, allowing divers to witness their natural behavior without interference. The trip also includes visits to hammerhead shark cleaning stations, providing divers with extraordinary marine life encounters.

Itinerary
The yacht’s itineraries include iconic diving spots of Mexico diving like Socorro and the Sea of Cortez, with dive safaris lasting 8 to 10 nights. These destinations are home to a diverse array of marine life, from whale sharks and hammerheads to manta rays and dolphins. The vessel also offers humpback whale watching during certain months. Between November and June, Socorro's prime diving season provides ideal conditions to see pelagic species, while late summer through October is ideal for great white shark cage diving at Guadalupe Island. These liveaboard dive trips offer thrilling and unforgettable encounters.

When to Go
The best time for liveaboard diving holidays at Socorro Islands is from November to June, and for Guadalupe Island, the prime months are from August through October. Whale shark sightings are common between November and December and in May and June. January through May is an excellent time to spot humpback whales.

This liveaboard cruise delivers a remarkable luxury liveaboard diving experience, perfect for divers looking to explore top destinations and enjoy encounters with magnificent sea creatures

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Cabins

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Standard Cabin
Lower Deck
Standard Cabin
2 Guests
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Superior Cabin
Lower Deck
Superior Cabin
2 Guests
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Single Cabin
Lower Deck
Single Cabin
1 Guest
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
1980 / 2006
Number of cabins
12
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Surcharge
Nitrox
Free
Fleet/Managing company
Solmar V
Length and width
34 m / 7.6 m
Capacity
22
Tenders
2 x Suzuki
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
English, Spanish
Power plugs onboard
110 AC like in the US and 220 charging stations
Engines
2 x 500 HPDetroit
Generator
2 x 75 KW Detroit
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
2 x Ingersall Rand
Freshwater maker
6000 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
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar

Photographer Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station
  • Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
  • Camera Table
  • Charging Stations

Solmar V Reviews

4.4
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5 verified reviews
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2.8
Don't go until they sort out there maintenance issues
The boats engine failed 10 miles into our trip its 290 mile trip to Socorro. The previous trip had been cut short due to engine failure the company has allegedly run out of credit for boat repairs locally. We missed 2 days of diving and had a 44hr return trip. I was promised an email on the 8th March from the company with refund details its now the 14th and still nothing. Divebooker are chasing.
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2022-03-14by A. Martin
5.0
World class!!
The cabins are very small, but the trip was amazing and I’d book it all over again in a heartbeat. The staff is absolutely wonderful and THE FOOD!!! Everyone on board raved about the food (and the diving). Danny is a wonderful guide
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2021-03-12by R. Michelle
5.0
Solmar V is an epic vessel and crew!
Such an amazing boat and crew. Dive guides, crew and food were fantastic. Dani, Nacho and Rodrigo are top notch guides and Tony cooked the most amazing food!
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2021-03-12by N. Jude

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