Sea of Cortez Liveaboard: Trip Report
[Mexico] Trip Report : Apr.7,2025 Valentina SOCORRO trip
Valentina SOCORRO Apr7 Trip Report
Valentina SOCORRO Apr7 Trip Dive Logs
(Day 1) Apr 9, 2025 – Isla San Benedicto (El Cañon)
4 dives. Visibility: 20 meters. Water temperature: 23°C.
The dives were done under very strong currents, but the sharks were extremely active. From the very first dive, manta rays and dolphins appeared. However, due to the strength of the current, some divers chose to skip the second or third dive due to physical strain.
It was a physically demanding day of diving, but everyone got to see some exciting marine life, which made it a satisfying start.
(Day 2) Apr 10, 2025 – El Boiler
Due to the presence of several other boats, only 3 dives were done this day.
Visibility: 20 meters. Water temperature: 22°C. It was a manta-filled day.
Compared to the previous day, the current had significantly calmed down, allowing for more stable dives. In the evening, the boat moved toward Socorro Island.
(Day 3) Apr 11, 2025 – Isla Socorro (Cabo Pierce)
Underwater volcanic ash stirred up from the seabed caused poor visibility.
Visibility: 10 meters. Water temperature: 23°C.
Despite completing 4 dives and spotting manta rays and dolphins, they didn’t come very close, leaving divers a bit unsatisfied.
But that’s diving—some days are like this. Everyone looked forward to the next day.
(Day 4) Apr 12, 2025
Responding to requests to dive after visibility improved, the usual Navy inspection (normally done in the afternoon) was moved to the morning.
Only 2 dives were conducted in the afternoon. Unfortunately, visibility didn’t recover, so it was decided to move to the Boiler and Cañon areas for the remaining 2 days.
(Day 5) Apr 13, 2025 – Isla San Benedicto (El Boiler)
In contrast to Socorro Island, conditions were excellent. Calm seas with little swell.
Visibility: 20 meters. Water temperature: 23°C.
The first two dives were at Boiler with lots of manta interaction. The latter two dives were at Cañon.
In the afternoon, currents began to pick up and visibility dropped slightly, but sharks and mantas still showed up clearly.
(Day 6) Apr 14, 2025 – El Cañon
Conditions improved dramatically compared to the previous day.
Visibility: 30 meters. Water temperature: 23°C.
All three dives were fantastic! Countless sharks, with hammerhead schools making a huge impression.
As manta rays glided by, Galapagos sharks, silver tips, silkies, white tips, and even tiger sharks appeared one after another.
A spectacular final day to end the diving trip.
[Mexico] Trip Report : Feb.18,2025- Feb.26,2025, Valentina SOCORRO trip
Valentina SOCORRO Feb18 Trip Report
Valentina SOCORRO Feb18 Trip Dive Logs
Feb20, 2025 – San Benedicto
The first dive was a check dive at Cañón, where the visibility was 30 meters and the water temperature was 22 degrees Celsius.
The cleaning station has more fish than expected,
We even saw a school of 10 to 20 hammerheads, which we did not expect.
We did not expect to see 10 to 20 hammerheads!
Feb21, 2025 – Boiler
Moved to Boiler.
The water temperature was 22 degrees and the visibility was an amazing 30-40 meters.
We had 4 dives with Manta rays.
The fourth dive was a school of about 40-50 hammers.
It was a day full of adrenaline.
Feb22, 2025 – Roca partida.
Three dives at Roca partida.
The visibility was excellent again today at 30 meters.
Manta rays and white tips gathered on the balcony.
The second dive was a surprise appearance of a humpback whale. ！！！！！
Dolphins were hanging around the whale.
It was unbelievably gorgeous.
The whales entertained us with their spectacular jumps while they were resting on the surface.
We were entertained by the whales’ spectacular jumps while they were resting on the surface.
Feb23, 2025 – Cabo PIERS.
Moved to Socorro Island and had 3 paddles and a navy inspection at Cabo PIERS.
inspection.
Feb24, 2025 – Cabo PIERS.
This was a bonanza of a trip, the clients were very satisfied and the staff
The trip was a bonanza, the clients were very satisfied, and the staff was very happy.
[Mexico] Trip Report : Nov.02,2024- Nov.07,2024, Valentina SEA OF CORTEZ trip
Valentina SEA OF CORTEZ Nov02trip dive logs
Trip Nov02 to 07, 2024
Nov03, 2024 Punta Lobos, Pailebot y Los muellecitos.
A Windy Start to the Trip
Our journey began with a sudden strong wind. For the check dive, we had to adjust our planned route and instead did our first dive at Punta Lobo. We then continued with two more dives at Pailabot and Mujesito, making it a total of three dives for the day. Visibility was around 10m, and the water temperature was 27°C.
Nov 4, 2024 – Los Islotes
Conditions were decent with 15m visibility and a 28°C water temperature. We completed four dives that day. The first dive was all fun, playing with sea lions, but by the second dive, the wind picked up again, reducing visibility.
We had planned to continue north overnight, but the strong winds made that impossible. Instead, we anchored offshore at Los Islotes, had dinner, and waited for the wind to die down. Later, we made our way to San Francisquito Island, braving the rough ride against the northern winds.
Nov 5, 2024 – Lobera de San Francisquito
Strong winds persisted in the morning, so we waited for better conditions while squeezing in three dives. Visibility was around 15m, and the water temperature remained 27°C.
Nov 6, 2024 – Las Animas
Finally, a perfect dive day! The wind calmed down, and we enjoyed fantastic conditions—20m visibility and 28°C water temperature.
We did three dives, and all three featured hammerheads—a lucky day! The sea lions were playful as ever, and even the Guadalupe fur seals made an appearance. It finally felt like the true La Paz experience.
In the afternoon, we moved to Ensenada Grande, where we successfully spotted night mobulas—the highlight of the trip!
Nov 7, 2024 – Fang Ming & Swanee
For our final day, we wrapped things up with wreck and reef dives. Mission accomplished—great job, everyone!
