Socorro, Mexico November 19-27, 2026
November 19-27, 2026
Destination
Socorro Island, officially part of the Revillagigedo Archipelago is a renowned scuba diving destination known for its encounters with large marine animals. Divers can expect to see friendly giant manta rays, playful dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, various rays, multiple shark species. The diving season generally runs from November to May, with different marine life sightings depending on the month.
Key Features of Socorro Diving:
Big Animal Encounters:
Socorro is famous for its large pelagic animals, particularly manta rays and sharks.
Seasonality:
While diving is possible year-round, the best time to visit depends on what you want to see.
November to May: Calm seas, with humpback whales and manta rays being abundant.
February to March: Ideal for humpback whale encounters.
April to June: Good for schooling hammerheads.
June and November: Whale sharks are frequently sighted.
Diving Conditions:
Socorro diving can involve currents and deeper dives, so it's recommended for advanced open water divers or those with equivalent experience and a good number of dives.
Liveaboard Access:
Due to its remote location, Socorro diving is exclusively accessed by liveaboard vessels.
Notable Dive Sites:
The Boiler(San Benedicto Island) is a famous site for manta ray encounters. Other sites include Roca Partida, Cabo Pearce, Punta Tosca.
The Nautilus Explorer voyages out to Socorro Island to dive and interact with the friendliest giant mantas in the world. This is by no means a trivial goal. Our highly experienced crew have spent many years diving these waters which gives you the edge needed for a truly spectacular experience. These are true giant mantas, Manta Ray, and should not be confused with the regular and smaller mobula species, which can be seen far more often and practically everywhere. The giant Pacific mantas which you will meet at Socorro are the largest of the rays and we believe they are the most majestic creatures in the ocean. They swim by moving their wing-like pectoral fins, which can grow up to 7 meters wide, but usually average about 5 – 6 meters.
At Socorro, these giants choose to interact with divers! They come in very close – less than 1 meter! – make eye contact with you and then swim along beside you – totally on their terms. What is even more extraordinary is that the local population of bottlenose dolphins have learned to mimic the behavior of the giant mantas. It is very likely that these wild dolphins will also move in close and intimate to divers during your trip.
Shark sightings are also very good at Socorro Island with common sightings of silky, Galapagos, hammerhead, white tip and silver tip sharks. Whale sharks are usually spotted at the beginning of and the latter part of our season.
SPACE IS LIMITED: RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY
$1550 deposit
$1500 February 9, 2026
$balance September 9. 2026
Triple Stateroom - one female opening
Stateroom 12 spaces
Superior Suite 4 spaces remaining - 2 suites
Single Cabin no space remaining
Premium Suite - no space remaining
Updated July 1, 2025 - contact me at Kim@scubatravelmt.com for more information
November 19-27, 2026
Destination
Socorro Island, officially part of the Revillagigedo Archipelago is a renowned scuba diving destination known for its encounters with large marine animals. Divers can expect to see friendly giant manta rays, playful dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, various rays, multiple shark species. The diving season generally runs from November to May, with different marine life sightings depending on the month.
Key Features of Socorro Diving:
Big Animal Encounters:
Socorro is famous for its large pelagic animals, particularly manta rays and sharks.
Seasonality:
While diving is possible year-round, the best time to visit depends on what you want to see.
November to May: Calm seas, with humpback whales and manta rays being abundant.
February to March: Ideal for humpback whale encounters.
April to June: Good for schooling hammerheads.
June and November: Whale sharks are frequently sighted.
Diving Conditions:
Socorro diving can involve currents and deeper dives, so it's recommended for advanced open water divers or those with equivalent experience and a good number of dives.
Liveaboard Access:
Due to its remote location, Socorro diving is exclusively accessed by liveaboard vessels.
Notable Dive Sites:
The Boiler(San Benedicto Island) is a famous site for manta ray encounters. Other sites include Roca Partida, Cabo Pearce, Punta Tosca.
The Nautilus Explorer voyages out to Socorro Island to dive and interact with the friendliest giant mantas in the world. This is by no means a trivial goal. Our highly experienced crew have spent many years diving these waters which gives you the edge needed for a truly spectacular experience. These are true giant mantas, Manta Ray, and should not be confused with the regular and smaller mobula species, which can be seen far more often and practically everywhere. The giant Pacific mantas which you will meet at Socorro are the largest of the rays and we believe they are the most majestic creatures in the ocean. They swim by moving their wing-like pectoral fins, which can grow up to 7 meters wide, but usually average about 5 – 6 meters.
At Socorro, these giants choose to interact with divers! They come in very close – less than 1 meter! – make eye contact with you and then swim along beside you – totally on their terms. What is even more extraordinary is that the local population of bottlenose dolphins have learned to mimic the behavior of the giant mantas. It is very likely that these wild dolphins will also move in close and intimate to divers during your trip.
Shark sightings are also very good at Socorro Island with common sightings of silky, Galapagos, hammerhead, white tip and silver tip sharks. Whale sharks are usually spotted at the beginning of and the latter part of our season.
SPACE IS LIMITED: RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY
$1550 deposit
$1500 February 9, 2026
$balance September 9. 2026
Triple Stateroom - one female opening
Stateroom 12 spaces
Superior Suite 4 spaces remaining - 2 suites
Single Cabin no space remaining
Premium Suite - no space remaining
Updated July 1, 2025 - contact me at Kim@scubatravelmt.com for more information
November 19-27, 2026
Destination
Socorro Island, officially part of the Revillagigedo Archipelago is a renowned scuba diving destination known for its encounters with large marine animals. Divers can expect to see friendly giant manta rays, playful dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, various rays, multiple shark species. The diving season generally runs from November to May, with different marine life sightings depending on the month.
Key Features of Socorro Diving:
Big Animal Encounters:
Socorro is famous for its large pelagic animals, particularly manta rays and sharks.
Seasonality:
While diving is possible year-round, the best time to visit depends on what you want to see.
November to May: Calm seas, with humpback whales and manta rays being abundant.
February to March: Ideal for humpback whale encounters.
April to June: Good for schooling hammerheads.
June and November: Whale sharks are frequently sighted.
Diving Conditions:
Socorro diving can involve currents and deeper dives, so it's recommended for advanced open water divers or those with equivalent experience and a good number of dives.
Liveaboard Access:
Due to its remote location, Socorro diving is exclusively accessed by liveaboard vessels.
Notable Dive Sites:
The Boiler(San Benedicto Island) is a famous site for manta ray encounters. Other sites include Roca Partida, Cabo Pearce, Punta Tosca.
The Nautilus Explorer voyages out to Socorro Island to dive and interact with the friendliest giant mantas in the world. This is by no means a trivial goal. Our highly experienced crew have spent many years diving these waters which gives you the edge needed for a truly spectacular experience. These are true giant mantas, Manta Ray, and should not be confused with the regular and smaller mobula species, which can be seen far more often and practically everywhere. The giant Pacific mantas which you will meet at Socorro are the largest of the rays and we believe they are the most majestic creatures in the ocean. They swim by moving their wing-like pectoral fins, which can grow up to 7 meters wide, but usually average about 5 – 6 meters.
At Socorro, these giants choose to interact with divers! They come in very close – less than 1 meter! – make eye contact with you and then swim along beside you – totally on their terms. What is even more extraordinary is that the local population of bottlenose dolphins have learned to mimic the behavior of the giant mantas. It is very likely that these wild dolphins will also move in close and intimate to divers during your trip.
Shark sightings are also very good at Socorro Island with common sightings of silky, Galapagos, hammerhead, white tip and silver tip sharks. Whale sharks are usually spotted at the beginning of and the latter part of our season.
SPACE IS LIMITED: RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY
$1550 deposit
$1500 February 9, 2026
$balance September 9. 2026
Triple Stateroom - one female opening
Stateroom 12 spaces
Superior Suite 4 spaces remaining - 2 suites
Single Cabin no space remaining
Premium Suite - no space remaining
Updated July 1, 2025 - contact me at Kim@scubatravelmt.com for more information