Socorro Trip - Indigo Safaris

Socorro Nautilus UnderSea Liveaboard | 3 – 11 May 2026

Dive Into the Heart of Mexico’s Galápagos

An ocean adventure where mantas, dolphins, sharks, and whales await.

Come and explore the remote Revillagigedo Islands aboard the Nautilus UnderSea, a celebrated liveaboard offering comfort, luxury, and first-class service. Escorted by underwater and wildlife photojournalist Christopher Bartlett, owner of Indigo Safaris, this trip combines world-class diving with expert photography coaching, ensuring unforgettable memories both underwater and on camera.

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Why Visit Socorro

Where Ocean Giants Gather

An extraordinary archipelago teeming with life.

The Revillagigedo Islands—San Benedicto, Socorro, and Roca Partida—are often referred to as Mexico’s Galápagos. Remote, pristine, and brimming with marine life, they are the only place in the world where you are guaranteed close interactions with giant Pacific mantas. These majestic rays, with wingspans of up to 9 metres, often seek out divers, gliding within arm’s reach and maintaining eye contact in moments you’ll never forget.

Beyond the mantas, Socorro offers encounters with up to 12 species of shark, including hammerheads, silkies, Galapagos, and whitetips, as well as playful bottlenose dolphins and enormous schools of pelagic fish. It is also one of the few destinations where humpback whale encounters while diving are possible, making every dive site a theatre of awe.

The Nautilus UnderSea

Travel in Style and Comfort

Luxury liveaboard with a proven pedigree.

Originally built for Cocos Island expeditions, the Nautilus UnderSea has long been a favourite in the Nautilus fleet. Guests enjoy spacious cabins, excellent cuisine, attentive service, and the perfect balance of comfort and adventure. The vessel is purpose-built for open-ocean conditions, ensuring smooth crossings, stable diving platforms, and the ideal base for your Socorro experience.

Price: USD $3935 per person (shared standard stateroom)

Additional Fees: USD $860 park fees

Availability: 6 spots left

Dive Sites & Highlight

Where volcanic pinnacles meet ocean giants

The Revillagigedo Islands, better known as Socorro, offer some of the most thrilling dive sites in the world. From manta ballets at San Benedicto to the shark-rich walls of Roca Partida and the unique night snorkel with silky sharks at Socorro Island, each site reveals a different facet of this wild and remote archipelago. Expect close encounters with dolphins, swirling schools of tuna and jacks, and reef life thriving in the shadows of volcanic rock. This is big-animal diving at its finest.

*️⃣ San Benedicto Island: Calm waters for check-out dives, where groupers, lobsters, and reef sharks await. At El Canyon, expect manta encounters and schooling sharks, while El Boiler promises manta ballets and pod interactions with dolphins.
*️⃣ Roca Partida: A dramatic pinnacle rising from 11,000 feet of water. Known for its abundance of whitetip reef sharks resting in rocky alcoves, schools of jacks and tuna hunting, and regular manta visits. A site so rich, two days are often dedicated here.
*️⃣ Socorro Island: The largest of the group, where manta and shark encounters are frequent at Cabo Pearce and Punta Tosca. A unique highlight is the night snorkel with silky sharks, drawn to the ship’s lights—a thrilling spectacle unlike anywhere else.

Diving Conditions

Crystal waters, gentle currents, and adventure assured

Diving in the Revillagigedo Islands combines comfort with excitement. Expect warm waters of around 28°C in May, visibility stretching up to 40 metres, and currents that range from calm to a steady push. With divemaster guidance, skiff pick-ups, and descent and ascent lines, conditions suit both beginners and intermediate divers. While crossings can bring moderate swells, anchorages are typically calm, ensuring safe and enjoyable dives in one of the ocean’s most dynamic settings.

Visibility

10–40 metres of crystal-clear blue water

Temperature

Around 28°C in May

Currents

Ranging from none to medium

Suitability

Beginner to intermediate divers (all dives with divemaster assistance, skiff pick-ups, and descent/ascent lines)

Sea State

Generally 1.5–2 metre swells during crossings, with most anchorages sheltered and calm

Visibility: 10–40 metres of crystal-clear blue water
Temperature: Around 28°C in May
Currents: Ranging from none to medium
Suitability: Beginner to intermediate divers (all dives with divemaster assistance, skiff pick-ups, and descent/ascent lines)
Sea State: Generally 1.5–2 metre swells during crossings, with most anchorages sheltered and calm

Itinerary

Nine days of discovery above and below the waves

This carefully crafted liveaboard itinerary blends adventure, relaxation, and world-class diving. From the moment you step aboard in Cabo San Lucas, you’ll enjoy seamless sailing, expert guidance, and five full days exploring San Benedicto, Roca Partida, and Socorro. With up to four dives a day at legendary sites, plus time to kayak, paddleboard, or simply unwind in the hot tub, each moment brings new encounters and shared experiences. By the time you sail back to Cabo, you’ll leave with not just photos, but memories of ocean giants that will last a lifetime.

*️⃣ Day 1: Board the Nautilus UnderSea at 8pm in Cabo San Lucas after a complimentary Backscatter photo and video workshop.
*️⃣ Day 2: Full day at sea en route to San Benedicto. Relax on deck, enjoy sunset views, and prepare for diving ahead.
*️⃣ Days 3–7: Five full days of spectacular diving at San Benedicto, Roca Partida, and Socorro. Up to four dives daily, including iconic sites such as El Canyon, El Boiler, Cabo Pearce, and Punta Tosca. Expect close manta interactions, dolphins, sharks, and prolific marine life. Kayaking, paddleboarding, and hot tub relaxation available between dives.
*️⃣ Day 8: Sail back to Cabo San Lucas, sharing stories, photos, and memories with fellow divers.
*️⃣ Day 9: Disembark at 8:30am in Cabo.

Step into a world of colour, motion, and raw beauty captured on this extraordinary journey. Each frame tells a story of adventure and discovery.

Start Planning Your Socorro Adventure.

Spaces are limited on this exclusive departure. Start planning now or speak directly to a safari expert to secure your place aboard the Nautilus UnderSea for May 2026.

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