DIVE ADVICE TRAVEL - SOCORRO ISLAND and GUADALUPE ISLAND

Once in a lifetime diving.
Maximum exposure to Big Animals at Socorro.
Cage-diving with the powerful Great Whites at Guadalupe.

A Note from Dom

The Revillagigedos Archipelago, more commonly known today as Socorro, in my opinion, can rightfully claim its place amongst the world's top pelagic destinations.

The highlight, almost certainly, is the extraordinary interaction with the Giant Mantas, which often exceed 20 feet wingspan, approaching divers in the brilliant clear blue waters with absolutely no fear. The effect on divers is always one of intense emotion.

No less intense is the cage diving experience with Great Whites at the Island of Guadalupe where you may find yourself virtually nose-to-nose with up to three 17-foot Great Whites who will stay with you for hours. Yep. Thank goodness for those cages!

There are several destinations for Great Whites around the world, but the extraordinary visibility & the intense blue water make this one unique.You can click here to contact us for further information while we're working on the site.

Cheers, Dom

Socorro Island and Guadalupe Island Overview

The Nautilus Explorer and the Solmar V have long established Socorro Island as the top big animal destination on the West Coast of the United States, the action being at its best from November through April.

At Socorro you will swim with sharks - 7 species of them - giant dogtooth tuna, humpback whales, dolphins, giant schools of jacks, and still more sharks and mantas. The warmer waters of the fall may yield encounters with whale sharks, while spring is the season for the humpbacks.

And more recently Guadalupe Island has been added to their itineraries as the Mecca of Great White cage diving. With blue water, fabulous visibility and lots of Great Whites from August thru October, this action packed adventure is a must do if you're an extreme diver.

A recent article in the LA Times paints a great picture of what these adventures are about and we would encourage you to read the article here.

In addition, you'll find some interesting videos posted on YouTube if you'd like to get a bit of advance action! Click here to link into a YouTube offering . . .

These trips fill very fast, so don't be surprised if you find that your options are limited during the next 18 months. If we know you want to go, we'll put you on a list to receive updates for future trip dates when they're released.

Click here to contact us for further information or to book spaces.

The Nautilus Explorer

The 116-foot all steel Nautilus Explorer is owner operated and was custom built in 2000 for precisely the type of open-water cruising she does. Everything about the ship and the way she is operated is designed for your maximum comfort. She carries 22 divers in 3 types of accommodation: Executive, Stateroom and Dorm cabins.

The Nautilus Explorer enjoys catering to more experienced divers looking for advanced and sometimes challenging liveaboard diving and takes you from Alaska & British Columbia to Socorro & Guadalupe Islands off the west coast of Mexico.

The vessel was custom built to be comfortable. stable and safe and offers a high level of personalized service and delicious fresh cuisine. You will feel as pampered as you would on a cruise ship.

As if 2 different sun decks with lots of deck chairs, a really comfortable main salon plus a sparkling clear fresh water hot tub aren’t enough, you’ll also find 30 different microbrews, extensive wine list and a great selection of single malts in the ship's bar.

She's set up with Nitrox and everything for the photographer .

For detailed information regarding the Nautilus Explorer and all of her incredible programs along the Pacific West Coast click here.

Solmar V

Departing from Cabo San Lucas or from Ensenada, Mexico, depending on your destination, the Solmar V will comfortably cruise you to either Socorro or Guadalupe. She travels with a crew of 10 and a maximum of 22 divers, ensuring that your needs are met from the moment you board.

For trips to Guadalupe, the Solmar has three state-of-the-art shark cages; two float at the surface and one is a submersible that sits at about 30'.

The Guadalupe trips are limited to only 16 divers so you'll have plenty of time with the sharks and more room in the cage.

The submersible cage gives divers a 360 degree view! Air is supplied from the surface so you don't need a tank. Diving is done all day, rotating divers every hour.

You’ll have up to 100 feet + of visibility and water temps ranging from 67 to 70 F degrees.

It’s one of the ultimate adventures for anyone but absolutely unquestionably, if you’re a photographer, it’s paradise.

We have more information coming soon on the Solmar V. Please stay tuned!