Dive the Spectacular Socorro Islands!
Rocio Del Mar Liveaboard Vacation

January 18 - 26, 2013

9 Night Escorted Dive Package - $3,195

Let the Academy of Scuba guide you on your Socorro Islands Liveaboard Dive Adventure.

The Revillagigedo Islands (also Revillagigedo Archipelago or Islas Revillagigedo) are a group of four volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, known for their unique ecosystem. The islands are home to many endemic plant and animal species, and are sometimes called Mexico's "little Galapagos". Socorro island is the most diverse in flora, fauna, and topography.

The islands lie 250 miles off Baja Mexico's southern shore. When embarking on a trip to the Socorro Islands, possible destinations on the itinerary are San Benedicto, Socorro, Roca Partida, and Clarion Islands.

These islands are a spectacular magnet for the largest ocean pelagic animals in the world. Schooling hammerhead sharks, dolphins, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, clouds of jacks and barracuda, tuna, wahoo, marlin, oceanic white tip sharks, whale sharks, and mantas.

Mantas are the claim to fame for the Socorro Islands; the island on which they seem to congregate the most is San Benedicto. The magical dive site called "The Boiler" is a submerged sea mount and cleaning station. More than a half dozen mantas frequent this pinnacle regularly. The mantas here seem to enjoy the presence of humans. This is truly an exceptional place if you wish to really experience the Manta Magic.

Humpback whales visit during the winter months of December through March. This is a splendid time to hear the sound of the singing mating male escorts underwater. This destination can only be dived by a liveaboard dive vessel. It takes approximately 24 hrs one way to reach the islands. This is an excellent dive destination for large pelagics due to the open ocean nature of the islands, which sometimes include currents and choppy conditions. The underwater topography consists of rocky outcroppings, boulders, and some walls. There is not much in the way of coral as this is a cooler water destination.

Your trip will include:

• 9 Nights Aboard the Rocio Del Mar, which has 10 spacious cabins with private bathrooms and showers
• 6 Days of Diving
• 3 Meals Per Day, Snacks, Beverages, Including Soft Drinks, Juice, Domestic Beer, and Wine
• Tanks, Weights, and Weight Belts

Your trip does not include:

• Transportation to and from San Jose del Cabo
• National Park Fee of $25 Per Person
• Mandatory Donation to Hyperbaric Chamber of $15 Per Person
• Cost of Nitrox ($100 Per Person for the week)
• Gratuity Fee (10-15% is recommended)
• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
• Dive Insurance (required)
• Any Scuba Diving Certifications Needed to Dive (must have have Night Diver Certification in order to night dive, must have Nitrox Certification in order to dive Nitrox)
• Rental and any other Dive Equipment
• Anything else not mentioned

No Refunds on any deposits. No Refunds on Final Payments. No Cancellations once paid. No Transfers are Allowed. Final Payment is due on October 18, 2012. You will be automatically cancelled with no refunds if you do not pay on or before October 18, 2012.

There are no reservations without payment. The trip cost per person is $3,195 and can be made in 3 payments. A deposit of $799 is due to reserve your spot. A second payment of $799 is due on or before July 18, 2012. The third and final payment of $1,597 is due by October 18, 2012. Full payment of $3,195 is due by October 18, 2012.

YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT FOR THIS TRIP.

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