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Embark on an Unforgettable Adventure: Dive into the Wonders of the Sea of Cortez

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of a marine paradise so rich in biodiversity that famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau dubbed it "the world's aquarium"?

Nestled between the Baja California Peninsula and mainland Mexico, the Sea of Cortez offers an unparalleled diving experience teeming with vibrant marine life and breathtaking underwater landscapes. This exclusive 15-day, 14-night expedition aboard the renowned Solmar V vessel is designed to provide you with intimate encounters with some of the ocean's most majestic creatures, from playful sea lions to the gentle giants of the sea, whale sharks.

The Solmar V: Your Home on the High Seas

The Solmar V is a 112-foot steel-hulled vessel celebrated for its exceptional service and experienced crew. Accommodating up to 22 guests, the ship ensures a personalized and comfortable journey. 

Choose from three cabin options to suit your preferences:

Single Cabin: Ideal for solo travelers, this private room offers a cozy retreat with air conditioning, an ensuite bathroom, and ample storage space.

Standard Cabin: Featuring two twin-size beds, these cabins are located in the bow of the ship. While they provide a comfortable stay with ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning, guests may experience more movement while at sea due to their forward position on the ship.

Superior Cabin: Situated mid-ship to minimize motion, these cabins come with two twin-size beds, ensuite bathrooms stocked with eco-friendly toiletries, and air conditioning for optimal comfort.

Day 1: Embarkation at San José del Cabo - Begin your adventure in this charming town, known for its picturesque beaches and vibrant art scene.

Day 2: Cabo Pulmo National Park - Dive into one of the most successful marine reserves, home to a thriving coral reef and a resurgence of marine life, including large schools of fish and apex predators like bull sharks. 

Day 3: La Reina & La Reinita - These sites are frequented by sea lions and offer encounters with species such as the zebra eel and snowflake eel. 

Days 4-5: Isla Espíritu Santo - Explore sites like Roca Swany, Ferry Salvatierra, Fang Ming, and C59, where you can encounter playful sea lions and a variety of fish species. 

Day 6: San Francisquito - Known for its rocky reefs, this site offers sightings of diverse fish species and vibrant coral formations.

Day 7: Las Animas - A remote site featuring dramatic underwater topography and the chance to see schooling fish and pelagic species.

Days 8-9: Loreto (Isla Danzante, Isla del Carmen, Isla Coronado) - These islands are part of a marine park known for clear waters and abundant marine life, including dolphins and sea lions.

Day 10: Navigation to Isla San Pedro Mártir with Ocean Safari - Keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, and other pelagic species during this transit.

Day 11: Isla San Pedro Mártir - This remote island offers pristine diving conditions with opportunities to see large pelagics and healthy reef systems.

Day 12: Isla Salsipuedes - Dive sites here are known for their biodiversity, including encounters with sea lions and various fish species.

Day 13: Bahía de los Ángeles - Snorkel with the gentle whale sharks and enjoy dives with playful sea lions in this tranquil bay.

Day 14: Ángel de la Guarda - Explore the rich marine life around this large island, with chances to see diverse fish species and unique underwater landscapes.

Day 15: Disembark at Puerto Peñasco

Take a step back from life’s monotony, and daydream of drifting weightlessly through crystal clear waters, surrounded by an explosion of marine life so diverse, so abundant, it feels otherworldly. A shimmering silver wall of sardines swims in unison, as marlins, sea lions, and countless species of whale dart through the massive bait ball in a dazzling hunt! 

For experienced divers yearning for unforgettable underwater adventures, a seemingly cinematic explosion of marine life awaits under Mexico’s crystal-clear waters on this 15-day expedition through Magdalena Bay and the Socorro Islands.

This exclusive 2025 voyage departs on 16 October and returns 30 October, combining four adrenaline-spiked days during Magdalena Bay’s renowned Sardine Run with seven days of world-class diving in the Socorro Islands

With only one opportunity to embark on this adventure, spots are limited—so read on to discover why this trip is a must for every serious diver and marine life enthusiast.

Only One Combo Trip in 2025..! Book Now..!

Contact us: email to: res@liquiddivingadventures.com

Pricing & Booking Details

This exclusive 14-night adventure is a rare opportunity, with pricing as follows:

• Single Cabin: $6,843 USD per person (after a $500 discount), based on single occupancy.
• Standard Cabin: $6,378 per person (after a $500 discount), based on double occupancy.
• Superior Cabin: $6,111 per person (after a $500 discount), based on double occupancy.

Included in the package are three gourmet meals per day, snacks, beverages (including beer and wine with dinner), dive tanks, weights, unlimited Nitrox, and transportation from Hotel El Tesoro to the vessel.

Socorro Islands Park Fees: $192 per guest per night spent in the park (totaling $1,344 for seven nights). The Socorro Park Fee is waived for retired persons. There is also a 75% discount for students and teachers with ID. Ask us for details.

For over 25 years, the Solmar V has been setting the standard for liveaboard diving, offering comfort and unparalleled access to some of the most remote dive sites in the Pacific. This 112-foot, steel-hulled vessel is designed for serious divers who appreciate both adventure and effortless escape. Accommodating up to 22 guests, the ship features well appointed cabins, a spacious lounge area, bar, and sundeck. 

Cabin Options

Single Cabin - A private retreat designed for solo travelers, with air conditioning, ensuite bathroom and ample storage space. 

Standard Cabin - Equipped with two twin beds, these cabins enjoy the same amenities as single cabins, and are located toward the bow of the ship, experiencing more movement while at sea. 

Superior Cabin - Enjoying the same comfort as Standard Cabins, these rooms are located mid-ship and experience the least amount of movement while at sea.

Witness the Spectacle of Magdalena Bay’s Mexican Sardine Run

The journey begins with four exhilarating days in Magdalena Bay, a locale teeming with life and action. The Sardine Run is one of nature’s greatest shows—a mass congregation of sardines that draws an array of apex predators, leading to breathtaking displays of marine hunting behavior. Snorkeling alongside these bait balls, you’ll witness striped marlins slicing through the water with precision, sea lions darting like torpedoes, and the occasional whale joining the frenzy.

This segment of the trip is conducted aboard small pangas, operated by local guides who know these waters intimately. While unforgettably thrilling, these excursions are a sustainable way to experience this natural phenomenon while supporting the local fishing communities. Magdalena Bay is also home to gray and humpback whales, massive schools of mobula rays, and a rich coastal ecosystem teeming with seabirds and marine life.

Dive with Ocean Giants in the Socorro Islands

After leaving Magdalena Bay, the Solmar V sets course for the Socorro Islands–a remote archipelago born from volcanoes, offering some of the best big animal diving on the planet. Famous for its year-round encounters with giant manta rays, the islands are also home to playful dolphins and an astonishing variety of shark species, including hammerheads, silkies, Galápagos sharks, and whale sharks.

The volcanic topography of these islands provides a breathtaking backdrop for divers, with dramatic drop offs, submerged pinnacles, and lush coral formations. Mantas here are known to be especially interactive, often swimming close to divers and maintaining eye contact in an almost mystical way. With four dives per day over seven days, this portion of the expedition promises non-stop thrills and extraordinary wildlife encounters.

Contact us: email to: res@liquiddivingadventures.com

Itinerary Overview

• Day 1: Board the Solmar V in Cabo San Lucas, meet your fellow adventurers, and settle into your cabin.
• Day 2: Check-out dive and a fascinating wreck dive to kick off the adventure.
• Days 3-5: Dive into the heart of Magdalena Bay’s Sardine Run, snorkeling from pangas and witnessing marine predators in action.
• Day 6: Full day at sea, navigating toward the Socorro Islands.
• Days 7-13: Seven epic days of diving at the Socorro Islands, with up to four dives per day featuring mantas, sharks, dolphins, and more.
• Day 14: A relaxing day crossing back to Cabo San Lucas, reminiscing about the adventure over drinks and a final gourmet meal.
• Day 15: Disembark in Cabo San Lucas, carrying unforgettable memories and stunning underwater footage.

Four uninhabited volcanic islands make up the Revillagigedos: Socorro, Clarion, San Benedicto, and Roca Partida. They raise up from sea level from 100 to 3,800 feet out of the water from the seafloor, creating exceptional walls, pinnacles and sheer drop-offs that act as cleaning and feeding stations for oceanic mantas and half a dozen shark species, including mass aggregations of scalloped hammerheads.

Revillagigedos is an oasis in the middle of the eastern Pacific. The four islands sit at the convergence of the cool California Current flowing from the north and the warmer North Equatorial Current, creating an ideal spot for nutrients to rise from the deep and attract passing pelagics. This makes Revilla a hotspot for manta rays, humpback whales, whale sharks, dolphins, hammerheads, Galapagos sharks—nearly every variety of hungry traveler.

The Revillagigedos are part of a unique chain with amazing undersea volcanic mounds. Because of the remote nature, there’s just not a lot of pressure on the sites.

Cabo Pierce, the Aquarium, and El Canyon dive sites offer the chance to see just about any big animals you can imagine—humpback whales, pacific bottlenose dolphins, whale sharks, the list goes on.

Because these are important waterways for endangered megafauna, the islands were deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, and a year later were established as the Revillagigedo National Park. Even though they’re remote, they’re patrolled by the local government to prevent illegal fishing.

Because the archipelago is a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, certain protective measures are in place. Night diving, solo diving, and diving in the blue are not offered for safety reasons. Also, reef hooks, knives, dive lights not connected to cameras, and gloves are not permitted. In order to manage the number of divers on each site, liveaboards coordinate the timing of their dives. Because of this, if there are several boats at a site, they may limit the number of dives per day to three. The park has a set limit on the number of liveaboards that can visit, but flexibility is key in these parts.