
Southern Sport Liveaboard, Mexico
4.1Very good6 verified reviewsSouthern 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
Comfort
Comfort
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
Lower Deck cabins with bunk beds, own bathroom accross the hall

Comfort Main
Comfort Main
Comfort Main
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Aircon: Yes
Main Deck Cabins - Single bunk accommodations. Located bowside, close to the dining room. Cabins 6 & 7 share a bathroom. One of the beds has a window

Suite
Suite
Suite
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
Upper deck cabin with 2 beds, in-cabin lavatory. Balcony, located on the aft of the boat. One single bed, one double bed
2 Double Comfort+
2 Double Comfort+
2 Double Comfort+
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
This cabin features one double bed and one single bed

Comfort +
Comfort +
Comfort +
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
Confort+ Upper deck double cabin with two beds, own lavatory, air conditioning and window

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


