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M/V VALENTINA – Socorro Islands liveaboard – Schedule 2024
PASSENGERS : 20
| Number | Check in/out | Contents | Tank | Route | Rate (USD) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 19 Nov / 28 Nov | 9nights/10days/6days diving
| 18-20DV | SOCORRO
| US $3,990
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M/V VALENTINA
Our Fleet M/V VALENTINA
M/V VALENTINA will introduce you to the inspiring magnificence of the BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA by comfortably sailing the SEA OF CORTEZ from the beautiful BAY OF LA PAZ, and sailing Socorro Islands from Puerto Los Cabos in Winter.
In 2013, M/V VALENTINA was re-born as a FUN AZUL dive safari boat.
We have 15 YEARS of experience in the Baja Peninsula providing DIVING CRUISE SERVICES with an unbeatablly friendly crew on spacious, comfortable and fast modern vessels.
M/V VALENTINA accommodates a maximum of 20 guests. All cabins are with same gender double occupancy unless otherwise requested.
All Cabins have A/C and a private restroom and a shower room.
–2 out of 10 cabins are Deluxe Double Plus cabins with 1 double bed and 1 single bed (non-bunk).
–1 out of 10 cabins is a Valentina Double cabin with 1 double bed. Great room for a couple!
–7 out of 10 cabins are Deluxe Twin cabins with spacious wide bunk beds
Dining room on the main deck is air-conditioned and equipped with comfortable sofas and chairs.
We offer an OPEN BAR complimentary beverage including draft-beer and soft drinks.
You will also find audio equipment.
M/V VALENTINA’s kitchen provides a variety of Mexican food ,European, Asian dishes. Also we offer MEXICAN BBQ dinner on board when possible.
Diving Deck
Deluxe Twin (Bunk) Cabin
Valentina Double Cabin
Deluxe double Plus Cabin
Saloon
Sun Deck
M/V VALENTINA: CABIN LAYOUT & SPEC
SUN DECK
UPPER DECK
MAIN DECK
LOWER DECK
Cabin Information
| Cabin# | ROOM TYPE | BED TYPE (width x Height(cm/feet)) | CABIN SIZE (m/feet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DELUXE DOUBLE (2Beds - Separate) | 100 x 200 / 3.28 x 6.56 140 x 200 / 4.59 x 6.56 |
3.0 x 5.0 / 9.84 x 16.40 |
| 2 | DELUXE DOUBLE (2Beds - Separate) | 100 x 200 / 3.28 x 6.56 140 x 200 / 4.59 x 6.56 |
3.0 x 5.0 / 9.84 x 16.40 |
| 3 | VALENTINA DOUBLE | 150 x 200 / 4.92 x 6.56 | 3.0 x 4.0 / 9.84 x 13.10 |
| 4 | DELUXE TWIN (2Beds - Bunk) | 100 x 200 / 3.28 x 6.56 140 x 200 / 4.59 x 6.56 |
3.0 x 4.0 / 9.84 x 13.10 |
| 5 | DELUXE TWIN (2Beds - Bunk) | 100 x 200 / 3.28 x 6.56 140 x 200 / 4.59 x 6.56 |
3.0 x 4.0 / 9.84 x 13.10 |
| 6 | DELUXE TWIN (2Beds - Bunk) | 100 x 200 / 3.28 x 6.56 140 x 200 / 4.59 x 6.56 |
3.0 x 4.0 / 9.84 x 13.10 |
| 7 | DELUXE TWIN (2Beds - Bunk) | 100 x 200 / 3.28 x 6.56 140 x 200 / 4.59 x 6.56 |
3.0 x 3.5 / 9.84 x 11.48 |
| 8 | DELUXE TWIN (2Beds - Bunk) | 100 x 200 / 3.28 x 6.56 140 x 200 / 4.59 x 6.56 |
3.0 x 3.5 / 9.84 x 11.48 |
| 9 | DELUXE TWIN (2Beds - Bunk) | 100 x 200 / 3.28 x 6.56 140 x 200 / 4.59 x 6.56 |
3.0 x 5.0 / 9.84 x 16.40 |
| 10 | DELUXE TWIN (2Beds - Bunk) | 100 x 200 / 3.28 x 6.56 140 x 200 / 4.59 x 6.56 |
3.0 x 5.0 / 9.84 x 16.40 |
Mother Boat
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Year Refit | 2010 & 2013 |
| Length | 38m / 130ft |
| Beam | 10m / 30ft |
| Cruising Speed | 12 knots |
| Capacity | 20 |
| Safety | Oxygen, Fire extinguishers, Life Jackets |
| Decks | Our bar facility in the Salon offers a choice of various soft drinks, cocktails, liquors, and draft beer. Some beverages require payment on site. |
| Cabin | Total 10 Cabins - Capacity 20 Guests All Cabins are equipped with A/C and a private restroom and a shower room. - 2 Cabins: Deluxe Double Plus Cabins with 1 double bed and 1 single bed - 1 Cabin: Valentina Double Cabin with 1 double bed. - 7 Cabins: Deluxe Twin Cabins with spacious wide bunk bed. |
| Bar | Our bar facility in the Salon offers a choice of various soft drinks, cocktails, liquors, and draft beer. Some beverages require payment on site. |
Socorro Island Liveaboard: ROUTE
Socorro Island
Socorro Island is located approximately 450 kilos south from the tip of the California Peninsula, Los Cabos.
Los Cabos is a modernized and high-end resort area that is popular with luxurious hotels and trips.
You can also enjoy sleepless night life.
After a voyage on the ship for approximately 30 hours, there suddenly appears four islands around which Giant Mantas, grow up to be over 6 meters, dance.
You will also enjoy the sights of Hammerhead Sharks, Humpback Whales, and Dolphins crowd and swim.
Socorro Island, the solitary island in the distant sea, is an unsurpassed paradise with some of the planet’s biggest creatures promising you a truly spectacular experience!
All casts of an ocean, Giant Pacific Manta Rays, Hammerhead Sharks, Humpback Whales, and a large flock of dolphins all swim leisurely in this area.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Shared Transfer
(T1)12:00
14:00
18:00
(T2)12:30
14:30
18:30
Check in
15:00 to 18:00
(T1)12:00 | 14:00 | 18:00・(T2)12:30 | 14:30 | 18:30 Shared transfer from SJD airport to Valentina
From the 2024 departure Cruise see below:
– Transportation from San Jose del Cabo (SJD) airport to M/V Valentina on the day of check-in—90USD per van (1 to 8 pax).
15:00 to 18:00 Check in at Puerto Los Cabos
21:00 Boat will sail out for San Benedicto
Approximately 30 hours sailing time. (Dinner)
*Schedules are subject to change.
1: Socorro Island has a military base, and it is not allowed to dive around Socorro Island during military training period. Training will be held without advance notice. We will move to other dive points when necessary.
2: The restriction in Socorro Islands area is getting stronger. We may only be able to provide maximum 3 dives per day.
All day
M/V VALENTINA
All day
Boiler — Giant manta rays, Dolphins.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
M/V VALENTINA
All day
El Canyon — School of Hammerhead sharks, Giant Mantas
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
M/V VALENTINA
All day
M/V VALENTINA
All day
M/V VALENTINA
All day
M/V VALENTINA
All day
Cabo Pierce — Humback Whale, Giant Manta rays
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
M/V VALENTINA
All day
M/V VALENTINA
10:00
12:00
M/V VALENTINA
Socorro Islands 11 Days
Socorro Island is located approximately 450 kilos south from the tip of the California Peninsula, Los Cabos.
Los Cabos is a modernized and high-end resort area that is popular with luxurious hotels and trips.
You can also enjoy sleepless night life.
After a voyage on the ship for approximately 30 hours, there suddenly appears four islands around which Giant Mantas, grow up to be over 6 meters, dance.
You will also enjoy the sights of Hammerhead Sharks, Humpback Whales, and Dolphins crowd and swim.
Socorro Island, the solitary island in the distant sea, is an unsurpassed paradise with some of the planet’s biggest creatures promising you a truly spectacular experience!
All casts of an ocean, Giant Pacific Manta Rays, Hammerhead Sharks, Humpback Whales, and a large flock of dolphins all swim leisurely in this area.
*Schedules are subject to change.
1: Socorro Island has a military base, and it is not allowed to dive around Socorro Island during military training period. Training will be held without advance notice. We will move to other dive points when necessary.
2: The restriction in Socorro Islands area is getting stronger. We may only be able to provide maximum 3 dives per day.
Safety Standard of: Valentina
Dive insurance is required.
Medical Check Form Submission is required.
In order to ensure your safety, please read following safety standard.
(A) Certification
All divers must be certified as advanced open water scuba divers by an internationally
recognized certification organization.
(B) Guided diving
All dives are guided by instructor or dive master guide.
Divers must use a dive computer to keep their non-decompression time.
Divers must be in buddies and follow safety and dive planning briefing. Solo diving / Re-breather are not permitted, at any time.
(C) Side Mount diving
Side Mount diving is possible as long as you keep within our trip schedule (Max dive time,
Max depth) and follow safe diving practices at any time.
No solo diving. No Deco diving.
Additional 2nd Air Tank: US$ 3 /dive/ refill. Minimum 50 bar for 2nd tank.
Additional 2nd Nitrox tank: US$ 6 / dive / refill. Minimum 50 bar for 2nd tank.
Equipment: please bring own regulators and harness.
Experience
Sea of Cortes
Advance Open Water certification is required.
We recommend that you have more than 30 logged dives and have logged at least one
dive within 12 months before boarding the trip.
Dives are often at an advanced level such as El bajo and Las Animas. Current often can be
strong and divers often are required to swim against them.
Socorro Island
Advance Open Water certification is required.
We recommend that you have more than 50 logged dives and have logged at least one
dive within 6 months before boarding the trip.
All dives are often at an advanced level such and Current often can be strong and divers often are required to swim against them.
■ 3-4 dives per diving day except for the last day
(5 Nights – Max 16 dive | 6 Nights – Max 20 dive)
■ Full board meals except for dinner on the first day
■ Tanks, weights and weight belts
■ Qualified and experienced dive guide services
■ Beverages (water, local beer, soft drink, hot coffee and tea)
■ A glass of wine at dinner
■ Complimentary Transfer ＊Complimentary until the end of the 2023 season
– Shared transportation from La Paz (LAP) airport to M/V Valentina on the day of check-in
– Shared transportation from M/V Valentina to hotels in LaPaz area on the day of cruise check-out
– Shared transportation from hotels in LaPaz to LaPaz (LAP) airport on the day after the check-out
*Guests shall arrange hotels separately in LaPaz on the night of check out and fly back one day after check out.
■ Complimentary Transfer ＊From the 2024 season (for airport transfers see PRICE EXCLUDE)
Shared transportation from M/V Valentina to hotels in LaPaz area on the day of cruise check-out.
*Guests shall arrange hotels separately in LaPaz on the night of check out and fly back on the following day.
■ National park fee (7USD per person per diving day) *The fee is subject to change.
■ Transfer on check in & check out date
– Shared transportation from La Paz (LAP) airport to M/V Valentina on the day of check-in. 25USD/OW (1-2 pax per van)
– Shared transportation from hotels in LaPaz to LaPaz (LAP) airport on the following day after the cruise. 15USD/OW (1-2 pax per van)
■ Single Use Surcharge — 50% at the trip fee
■ Fuel Surcharge — 20USD per person per night
■ Gratuity (10-15% of trip cost)
■ Other Beverages at the bar
■ Rental Equipment
Full (BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit, Mask, Fin, Snorkel 25USD/day or 120USD/week Wetsuit 15USD/day
BCD 15USD/day
REG 15USD/day
Mask + Snorkel + Fin 15USD/day
Dive Light 12USD/day
Dive Computer 15USD/day
Use of Nitrox 25USD/day or 120USD/week
Air Big Tank (100cu ft = approx 13.2L) tank 25USD/day
Nitrox Big Tank (100cu ft = approx 13.2L) tank 50USD/day
Certification Nitrox Course 270USD (Nitrox week use included)
*Pricing is subject to change
【Applicable to new bookings only Effective from August-01-2023】
■Individuals :
1. $500USD of the cruise rate per person is due within 14 days of the reservation.
2. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure date.
■Groups (Half yacht or more):
1. A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of US$1,500 accompanied by a signed contract is required within 14 days of the reservation.
2. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure date.
【Applicable to new bookings only Effective from August-01-2023】
■Individuals: If a cancellation is made
1) 61 days or more prior to departure, deposit is forfeited.
2) 60 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the cruise rate is forfeited and no refund is available.
■Groups (half yacht or more):
1. 61 days or more prior to departure, US$ 1,500 deposit is forfeited.
2. 60 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the charter rate is forfeited and no refund is available.
■NUMBER REDUCTIONS
Once a deposit has been made, the charterer becomes financially responsible for the charterer. In the event the charterer cannot fulfill the contracted commitment for a whole boat charter and drops to a half boat charter, there will be a loss of free spaces according to our policy. If charter drops below half boat charter, all free spaces will be forfeited.
In addition, all cancellation terms apply, regardless of the charter status, which are non-refundable and non-transferable. Penalties must be settled with final payment of 60 days prior to the departure date.
If the number of passengers is reduced from the original reservation the followings apply:
1. More than 4 months prior to departure, if no. of passengers is reduced by 20%, it will result in loss of complimentary space(s) accordingly.
2. 60 days or less prior to departure, if no. of passenger(s) is reduced, 100% of the rate per person is forfeited and there will be a reduction/loss of free space(s)
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Welcome to Socorro Island
The Revillagigedo Islands (also Revillagigedo Archipelago) 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. 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, we plan to dive the islands of San Benedicto, Socorro, and Roca Partida. Due to the distance to Clarion, this is only dived on longer expeditions.
These islands are a spectacular magnet for the largest ocean pelagic animals in the world. Animals include schooling hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, friendly bottlenose dolphins, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, clouds of jacks and barracuda, tuna, wahoo, oceanic white tip sharks, whale sharks, and manta rays.
Manta Rays are the claim to fame for Socorro Islands. The island where they predominately congregate 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 in the Revillagigedo Islands are friendly and enjoy the presence of humans. This is truly an exceptional place to experience the manta magic.
Humpback whales visit during the winter months of mid-February through mid-April. We often hear the sounds of the singing mating males as they provide escort underwater. Surface sightings are common during this time.
Whale sharks can be seen during November, December, and May. May is also a time when we can see giant bait balls and pods of false orcas.
This destination can only be dived by a liveaboard dive vessel. It takes approximately 26-28 hours one-way to reach the islands. This is an excellent dive destination for large pelagics due to the islands’ open ocean nature, which sometimes includes currents and choppy conditions. The underwater topography consists of rocky outcroppings, boulders, and some incredible walls. There is not much in the way of coral, as this is a cooler water destination.
Enjoy the exciting Cruise trips, available from November through May!
WELCOME ABOARD!!!!
DIVE SITES
Roca Partida
A huge reef towering over theright in the middle of the open ocean is Roca Partida.
The drop off of the reef wall is 70-80m.
School of Black Jacks, Mantas, and the Silver Tip Sharks can be spotted.
This is a dynamic big creature point with a school of Hammerhead Sharks covering your view While Whale Sharks and Tiger Sharks could be swimming around you.
It takes approximately 6 hours by ship from the San Benedicto Island.
The rock which stuck out from the sea surface becomes the nest building place for Giant trevally and others. The voyage to this point is very weather pending because it is right in the middle of the open ocean.
THE BOILER – San Benedicto Island
A point in the Sun Benedicto Island. Asubmerged large sea mount rises from the bottom of the sea.
The sea mount drops down to around 50m.
The point is known for spotting Mantas, and migratory fishes such as Big Eye Jack, Greater Amberjack, and Black Jack. Hammerhead Sharks and Bottlenose Dolphins also give you a visit to swim along. You never know with what you can encounter. A large flock, over 100, of Yellow Fish Tuna passed right in front of our eyes when we went for a media shooting.
THE CANYON – San Benedicto Island
The point that large mantas wander about. A large Manta reaching 4m fin tip to fin tip or a Black Manta circling over you is just breathtaking and you cannot keep your eyes off of them.
You may hear Humpback whales singing in the distance, and lucky divers can even meet the Humpback Whales underwater. It is a point at Sun Benedict Island having the report of romantic encounter with Whale Shark as well.
CABO PEARCE – Socorro Island
It is a point in the Socorro Island. Here, you dive around the sea mount that stretches towards the open sea. This is a point with multiple encounters with big creatures such as Bottlenose Dolphins, Hammerhead Sharks, and Mantas. Continuous exciting scenes with other big creatures such as Galapagos Sharks and Silver Tip Sharks will leave you breathless.
A predation scene of the Manta may be seen around these points. You often see the Humpback Whales breathing here as well.
