SOCORRO
Socorro adventures are wild and unpredictable diving at its best!
Socorro is best known for the wonderful encounters with giant pacific manta rays, where the mantas come to the divers. This isn’t all you will see during a liveaboard yacht trip to Socorro, there are up to ten species of sharks including whale sharks, migratory humpback whales and thrilling Dolphin encounters.
Description
Socorro, San Benedicto and Roca Partida are three volcanic islands that make up the Revillagigedo Islands, commonly referred to as Socorro. They are part of the Revillagigedo Archipelago which is a National Park located 250 nautical miles south of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, it takes 24 hours to travel to this magnificent area.
- Average of up to 23 dives on 8 night charters (night dives are not allowed)
- Average water temperature: 73-76°F, 21-23°C
- 5-7mm wetsuit is recommended year round
All dives are from 3 dive tenders
Socorro Aggressor:
Yacht Specifications
Port: Mexico
Built and maintained to the specifications of the local regulatory agencies and the regulations of the country of the flag.
- Length: 135 ft.
- Beam: 27
- Passengers: 26
- Staterooms: 13
- Boarding: 11:30 am
- Check out: 12 pm
Rates
| Socorro Aggressor | Nights | Deluxe | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ||||
| Jan-05-2022 – Jan-05-2023 | 8 | $3695 | $3695 | |
| 2023 | ||||
| Jan-06-2023 – Jan-08-2024 | 8 | $3695 | $3695 | |
| 2024 | ||||
| Jan-09-2024 – Jan-03-2025 | 8 | $3695 | $3695 | |
| 2025 | ||||
| Jan-04-2025 – Dec-31-2025 | 8 | $3695 | $3695 |
Schedule:
| Year | Start Date | End Date | Nights | Itinerary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10-09 | 10-14 | 5 | Down Down |
| 2022 | 10-15 | 10-20 | 5 | Down Down |
| 2022 | 10-21 | 10-26 | 5 | Down Down |
| 2022 | 10-27 | 11-01 | 5 | Down Down |
| 2022 | 11-04 | 11-21 | 17 | Down Down |
| 2022 | 11-22 | 11-30 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
| 2022 | 12-01 | 12-09 | 8 | Socorro Group Booking |
| 2022 | 12-10 | 12-18 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
| 2022 | 12-19 | 12-27 | 8 | Socorro Individuals |
| 2022 | 12-28 | 01-05 | 8 | Socorro Individuals |
| 2023 | 01-06 | 01-14 | 8 | Socorro Individuals |
| 2023 | 01-15 | 01-23 | 8 | Socorro Group Booking |
| 2023 | 01-24 | 02-01 | 8 | Socorro Group Booking |
| 2023 | 02-02 | 02-10 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
| 2023 | 02-11 | 02-19 | 8 | Socorro Group Booking |
| 2023 | 02-20 | 02-28 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
| 2023 | 03-01 | 03-09 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
| 2023 | 03-10 | 03-18 | 8 | Socorro Group Booking |
| 2023 | 03-19 | 03-27 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
| 2023 | 03-28 | 04-05 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
| 2023 | 04-06 | 04-14 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
| 2023 | 04-15 | 04-23 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
| 2023 | 04-24 | 05-02 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
| 2023 | 05-03 | 05-11 | 8 | Socorro Individuals |
| 2023 | 05-12 | 05-20 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
| 2023 | 05-21 | 05-29 | 8 | Socorro Half Boat |
Socorro Travel Information
Getting There, Passports & Visa Documentation
Guests will fly into San Jose del Cabo Airport (SJD) the day before the charter start date. Most major US airlines fly directly into the San Jose del Cabo Airport (SJD) which is about a 45 minute drive from where the yacht departs from. It is highly recommended you stay at Hotel Tesoro, the host hotel which is located in Cabo San Lucas. The is where guests are met and then transfered to the yacht.
Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. US citizens require a passport that must be valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the travelers’ responsibility to ensure they have the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for re-entry and return to their country. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement.
If you are not a Mexican citizen you are required to have a valid passport. Upon your arrival to Mexico you will need to complete a visa form which will be stamped by immigration officials and a copy has to be filed for each guest boarding the yacht. All guests must complete the passport section of the Aggressor Adventures online GIS (Guest Information System) no later than 10 days prior to the departure date to be cleared on the travel manifest by the Mexican authorities.
Note: Last minute reservations cannot be accepted 72 hours prior to the yacht departure date due to permitting.
Arrival/Boarding/Departure
Guests will arrive the day before the charter start date and overnight at the Hotel Tesoro in Cabo San Lucas, which is the host hotel and where the bus transfer picks guests up. The following morning, the charter start date, guests will be picked up from the Hotel Tesoro between 9 – 930 am and transferred to the Socorro Aggressor which is docked in the Port of Cabo San Lucas.
If you are not staying at the Hotel Tesoro you will need to make your own way there to meet the transfer bus.
Once you board, and before departure, the National Park Admission Fees and Port Fees have to be paid, please have payment ready so the boat can leave on-time. After boarding the yacht and the Captains briefing, the yacht will depart for a 24 hour crossing to Socorro.
Hotel Tesoro (Host Hotel)
Blvd. Paseo de la Marina LT 9 y 10, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Transfers
The transfer from the San Jose del Cabo Airport to the Hotel Tesoro, the host hotel, is not included in your charter price, however, the transfer is included from the host hotel to the yacht and at the end of your trip back to the airport. Guests disembark at 8 am and are transfered to the airport. If you must depart earlier, it can be arranged for you by the yacht for an extra charge. Please book your return flights after 12.00 pm (noon).
Local Fees/Taxes
National Park Fee and Dock Fee – $510 USD CASH ONLY
There is a 16% IVA tax added to all onboard purchases. The Socorro Aggressor accepts Visa, MasterCard, US dollars, Mexican Pesos and Euros. (Sorry, no personal checks.) A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments. The yacht does not accept personal checks or travelers’ checks.
Starting April 1, 2022, there is a USD $200 per person fuel surcharge collected at the end of the week.