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Southern Sport Liveaboard, Mexico

4.1Very good6 verified reviews
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Southern Sport is one of the Southern Sport Fleet boats that was built for safaris around Mexico. This modern vessel was designed according to divers' requirements; she is safe and comfortable.

Boat interior

There are 9 cabins on board Southern Sport. 18 passengers can be accommodated. Almost all rooms are located on the upper deck. There is one cabin with a double bed, a cabin with twin beds, and 3 rooms that have one double and one upper single bed. All upper deck cabins are en-suite and have air conditioning. There is one stateroom placed on the main deck with a double and twin bed and a shared bathroom. Lower deck rooms have twin beds and can be shared with another diver on board. The lounge area of Southern Sport looks more like a living room. It's cozy with comfortable sofas and a TV to watch and relax after the diving day. There is also a dining room that is equipped with a TV. Another fine place to relax on board of Southern Sport is the sundeck. It has a shaded part with sofas and tables perfect for watching the view, reading a book, or simply spending time in between dives, chatting with other passengers.

Safety

Southern Sport liveaboard has all the necessary safety equipment on board. The boat is equipped with a first aid kit, oxygen, emergency rafts, and life jackets. The crew team of Southern Sport is trained in first aid.

Dive deck

Spacious dive deck of Souther Sport has storage boxes for every diver on board and a hanging area to dry wetsuits. There are special facilities to maintain diving gear, like rinsing tanks.

Itineraries

Southern Sport itineraries include the most attractive destinations of the Mexican Sea of Cortez and Socorro Islands. Socorro is a destination where different fish, sharks, and big mantas can often be spotted. There is a chance to meet hammerhead, silvertip, and white tip sharks. There are no colorful corals near Socorro; it’s all about an opportunity to see lots of fish and pelagics in particular. In addition, it's a great destination for whale lovers. In between February and April, they are migrating and can be spotted in the waters surrounding Socorro. As for the other destinations that Southern Sport visits.

When to Go

The diving season in Mexico depends on the destination and the particular creature you want to dive with. For Guadalupe, white sharks its time from July to October. November until May is the high season to dive with sharks and mantas of Socorro. Whales are commonly seen between February and April.

Southern Spot is a modern, convenient liveaboard that gives you an opportunity to discover the amazing underwater world of Mexico

Cabins

Comfort
Lower Deck

Comfort

2 Guests
Comfort Main
Main Deck

Comfort Main

2 Guests
Suite
Upper Deck

Suite

2 Guests
2 Double Comfort+
Upper Deck

2 Double Comfort+

2 Guests
Comfort +
Upper Deck

Comfort +

2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
1982 / 2012
Number of cabins
9
Dive guides to divers ratio
9:1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
No
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Cantamar Liveaboards
Length and width
35 m / 7 m
Capacity
18
Tenders
2 x 6m Achilles inflatables W/ 50 HP outboards
Material
Aluminium
Languages crew speak
English, Spanish
Power plugs onboard
110V and 220V European
Engines
2 x DETROIT DIESEL 16V149, 950 HP
Generator
1 x Detroit 371, 30 KW, 1 x Kubota, 40 KW, 1 x Kubota, 50KW
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
1 x Ingersol Rand, 17 CFM 1 x Bauer, 9 CFM
Freshwater maker
15000 ltr

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Rebreather Support
  • Compressors
  • Rinse Hosts
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Dive Deck
  • DIN Adaptors

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

  • Laundry Service
  • Onboard Kayaks
  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon

Photographer Facilities

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

Southern Sport Reviews

4.1
Good
6 verified reviews
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3.5
Mixed Experience: Incredible Diving, Disappointing Boat Conditions
My recent scuba liveaboard trip to Socorro Island, Mexico was an incredible diving experience, thanks to the amazing crew and our knowledgeable dive master, Mariana. However, I must mention some issues we encountered during the trip. Firstly, the crew deserves praise for consistently going above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Their dedication was commendable. However, I was disappointed with the condition of the boat. From day one, we faced plumbing and air conditioning issues on the lower deck, which unfortunately included my room. The persistent mildew smell was quite unpleasant. Additionally, the communal restroom was out of order for the entire trip, causing inconvenience to all guests. On the morning of day two, we learned that one of the boat's engines had stopped working. This meant we would not arrive at San Benedicto Island until the evening, causing us to miss the scheduled three dives for that day. It was disappointing to waste our expensive park fees due to this delay. Unfortunately, the engine was not repaired, and we had to operate on one engine for the entire trip. As a result, we couldn't guarantee being the first to arrive at any dive sites, and we missed out on several dives or had to settle for shortened dive times on 2-3 days. From the listed amenities, there were a few missing features: there was no laundry service, onboard kayaks, or sun loungers available. And of course, two engines.  Despite these boat-related issues, the diving experience itself was exceptional. Our dive master, Mariana, was fantastic and knowledgeable. The briefings, held the night before, were thorough and informative. However, we did encounter some problems during the actual dives. There were instances of empty tanks or tanks being only half-filled. Additionally, many divers were not correctly weighted during our check-out dives, and there seemed to be a shortage of weights to address this issue adequately. This led to guests having to figure out their own weighting solutions. On a positive note, there were a couple of things we really appreciated. The availability of hot showers and warm towels out of the dryer on the dive deck post-dive was a welcome luxury. It was a small touch that made a big difference in our overall comfort.
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2023-06-08by C. Rose 
3.5
Great diving, great crew, not a great boat
The boat isn’t in great shape. It’s a little run down. The crew is fantastic and the diving is exceptional though.
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2023-06-08by M. Brett 
3.5
Great diving spots. Great crew and divemasters. Worst operation ever
Revillagigedo is quite a place. I have been on Cocos and Galápagos before and I was thinking maybe " this is more of the same '', but It is not the case. Dolphins and oceanic manta rays come quite closer and for a really long time, and we feel a bit different behaviour in the sharks than in the other places. Now talking about the Cruise. Operation was simply awful. Our rental equipment was not ready when we got there and we had to pay a visit to a shop in Cabo San Lucas in order to get our equipment ready. Nitrox is 30 not 32 and compressor just stopped working last day. Crew divemasters and Cook are really really good, knowledgeable and trustworthy people and they do their BEST to compensate the mess it was the operation. Now talking about the cabins, AC cannot be disconnected and basically you have to block it. So come with them for the crew and the divemasters (Tico is the BEST). But be aware the boat is tricky and operation must be improved. It is a shame you are renting from them and your equipment is not ready when you get to the boat. First time it happens to me on a liveaboard.
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2023-02-05by M. Juan Redondo 

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Southern Sport Liveaboard Itineraries

Socorro (8 nights) (San Jose Del Cabo-San Jose Del Cabo)

8 nights nights, ±20 dives,
San Jose Del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
08:00-10:00
San Jose Del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
08:00
Requirements: Minimum 60 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • Experienced English-speaking dive masters
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Snacks
  • Beer and Wine in moderate quantities, after diving is over
  • Drinking water and soft drinks
  • 12l tanks, weights and weight belts
  • Sales tax on cruise price
  • Transfer from Hotel in San José del Cabo (SJD) to Boat and Boat to Hotel / Airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Dive Insurance is Mandatory
  • Travel Insurance is Mandatory
  • Bring your own Surface Marking Bouy - Mandatory
  • 2025 National Park Admission Fee + Port Fee (available between 2025-01-01 and 2025-12-31): 22500MXN per trip, to be paid on board
  • 2026 National Park Admission Fee + Port Fee (estimated) (available between 2026-01-01 and 2026-12-31): 25000MXN per trip, to be paid on board

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Airport transfers
  • Private transfers
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Diving Gear Rental (BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit, Fins, Mask): 350USD per trip, to be paid on board
  • Steel (Bigger) Tank: 102USD per trip, to be paid on board
  • BCD - Socorro Trip: 90USD per trip, to be paid on board
  • Fins - Socorro: 90USD per trip, to be paid on board
  • Wetsuit - Socorro: 90USD per trip, to be paid on board
  • Regulator - Socorro: 90USD per trip, to be paid on board
  • Mask - Socorro Trip: 90USD per trip, to be paid on board
  • Enriched Air Course: 125USD per item, to be paid on board
  • Satellite Internet 0.5 GB: 100USD per trip, to be paid on board
  • Satellite Internet 1.0 GB: 150USD per item, to be paid on board
  • Nitrox - Socorro: 150USD per trip, to be paid on board

Program

A great number of underwater species: mantas, sharks, dolphins and sometimes with a bit of luck - whales
Lots of shark species can be spotted, like hammerheads, silkies, oceanic whitetips, silvertips, Galapagos sharks, tiger sharks and whale sharks
Socorro is not about coral variety
Remoted destination can be reached only on liveaboards

Day 1:
Pick up from suggested hotels. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2-7:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Day 8:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 9:
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

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