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.

The Blue Manta Experience

More than just a dive vessel, the Blue Manta is a floating boutique hotel, catering to divers on the hunt for world-class exploration with the comfort of a luxury bed and breakfast. Each cabin is elegantly designed with en suite bathrooms, air conditioning, and ample storage space to provide peaceful rest and retreat after a full day of diving adventures. 

The onboard facilities include a spacious sun deck, a comfortable lounge area, and a dining room serving a delicious mix of Western and Indonesian cuisine. With a dedicated dive deck and top-tier dive equipment, every detail has been carefully curated for an unparalleled experience.

A Journey Across the Banda Sea

This exclusive dive charter embarks from Ambon and crosses the Banda Sea, tracing the perimeter of remote islands that are teeming with marine life. The itinerary is curated to allow exploration of some of the most pristine and untouched diving locations. The Blue Manta experience offers everything from muck diving to stunning reef walls and encounters with large pelagic species.

Itinerary Highlights & Dive Sites

Day 1: Upon arrival at Pattimura Airport or a local hotel, you’ll be greeted by the crew and transferred to the Blue Manta. Depending on arrival time, you may enjoy an introductory dive in Ambon Bay before setting sail.

Day 2: Dives at Saparua and Nusa Laut, known for their vibrant coral gardens and abundant marine life. (3 dives)

Days 3-4: You’ll explore the Banda Islands, famous for crystal clear waters, flourishing reefs, and the chance to spot hammerhead sharks. (3 dives each day)

Days 5-7: Venture into the Ring of Fire, where volcanic seamounts attract schooling fish, sea snakes, reef sharks, and manta rays. (3 dives each day)

Day 8: Final dives at Hukurila Cave & Molana before sailing back to Ambon for an evening of relaxation. (2 dives)

Day 9: Disembark after a light breakfast & farewells, with transfers provided to the airport or local hotels. 

An Unparalleled Diving Experience

With up to 22 dives across the eight-day adventure, this expedition is ideal for both intermediate as well as seasoned, advanced-level divers. During this once-in-a-lifetime journey, you can expect to encounter everything from macro critters in Ambon’s famous muck diving sites to larger species such as tunas and hammerhead sharks in the Banda Sea. The volcanic landscapes beneath the water create dramatic drop-offs, stunning coral reefs, and a thriving ecosystem that attracts an array of marine life.

Essential Trip Details

Departure & Return: Ambon (AMQ)

Water Temperature: 25-28°C, with occasional thermoclines

Air Temperature: 22-31°C

Visibility: 15-30 meters

Diver Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Inclusions: Round-trip transfers, accommodation, all meals, snacks, soft drinks, dive guides, and equipment replacement in case of breakdown.

Exclusions: Flights, hotels, marine park fees, dive insurance (mandatory), fuel surcharge, and optional extras such as Nitrox, Wi-Fi, and alcoholic beverages.

Book Your Spot Today

Main Deck $4410 ppdo   Lower Deck $4050 ppdo

Port & Park fees: $250  / Fuel Surcharge $200  / Nitrox $160

This incredible dive adventure aboard the Blue Manta is an opportunity to explore some of the most remote and stunning dive sites in the world. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today for an experience that promises adventure, luxury, and unparalleled underwater encounters! Email to: res@liquiddivingadventures.com

DAY 1

Check-in on board Mermaid I. Once all guests are on board a safety briefing will be given. If all the guests are on board by 12.00 hours, you have the chance to do two extra dives at Ambon Bay in some fabulous muck dives with critters galore. This area is known for many rare and unusual species including the psychedelic frogfish and Rhinopias.

DAY 2

We will spend the day around Ambon, where there are several options such as a wreck, or doing some really interesting muck dives looking for rhynophias, frogfish (including the psychedelic frogfish), harlequin shrimps, and many other critters. Cruise overnight to the Banda Islands, 110 nautical miles.

DAY 3-4

The next two days will be spent in the Banda Islands, also known in the old days as the Spice Islands. Many of the dive sites around the Bandas are wall dives. Walls covered in massive gorgonians, soft corals, barrel sponges and some very interesting swim throughs. But there are other attractive dive sites such as pinnacles with enormous groups of schooling pyramid butterflyfish, triggerfish and pelagic fishes such as tunas passing through, spectacular hard coral reefs next to the volcano, and great muck dives with lots of mandarin fish in the local jetty. The Banda Islands are much more than diving.  It is also a cultural and historical experience.  We will spend one morning walking around the village of Banda Naira with a local guide, and visit the local museum, the Old Dutch fort, the old colonial governor’s house, the local fish market, and we will have breakfast at a nutmeg plantation. Cruise overnight to Manuk, 55 nautical miles

DAY 5

Manuk, an active volcano about 55 nm south of the Banda Islands, is one of 2 places in Indonesia where there are huge aggregations of sea snakes, Chinese sea snakes and banded sea kraits. It is an incredible experience to dive surrounded on all sides by sea snakes.  The island is surrounded by black sandy slopes with hard coral reefs, volcanic ridges covered in gorgonians with zillions of fusiliers and pelagic fishes such as spanish mackerels and dogtooth tunas passing through. Cruise overnight to the Pulau Koon, 108 nautical miles.

DAY 6

Pulau Koon is a small island on the southeast of Ceram, half way between Raja Ampat and the Banda Islands. Walls covered in soft corals, and sandy slopes with hard coral bommies. But the most interesting feature of this island is the amount of schooling fish and pelagic, barracudas, bigeye trevallies, aggregation of red snappers, pompanos, batfish, and giant groupers. Cruise overnight to Misool, 100 nautical miles

DAY 7-9

The next 3 days will be around the island of Misool, where there literally hundreds of dive sites. Misool is a heaven for wide angle photographers. The prettiest soft corals reefs in the world are located in Misool, as well as having multiple pinnacles surrounded by masses of schooling fish, barracudas, jacks and snappers. There will be some excursions with the tenders through some amazing inner lagoons, fantastic scenery and wild life sightings. Cruise overnight to the Dampier Strait, 90 nautical miles

DAY 10-11

Dampier Strait is located between Waigeo and the Bird’s Head Peninsula. Along with Misool, it is the most famous area for diving in Raja Ampat. All of the dive sites around the Dampier Strait are known for a huge amount of schooling fish - barracudas, schools of bigeye trevallies, oceanic triggerfish, spadefish, surgeonfish and snappers. Besides the schooling fish, it is also an area where you get to see black and whitetip reef sharks and wobbegong sharks. Some of the best manta dives are also located in the Dampier Strait. Blue Magic is a small pinnacle where the giant mantas congregate and get cleaned as well. Some of the best mangrove dives are also located in the Dampier Strait, around the islands of Yanggefo and Gam. And of course, one cannot forget the dive sites at some of the jetties in front of local villages, where the pillars are covered in soft corals and are home to a plethora of small critters. Other fantastic dive sites in this area include Cape Kri, Sardine Reef, Chicken Reef, Mioskon, Mike’s Point, Mangrove Ridge and Citrus Ridge. Cruise to Sorong, 40 nautical miles

DAY 12

Disembark at 8 am after breakfast. Mermaid I staff will transfer you to the airport or local hotel.

10-Day Adventure Aboard the Palau Siren

Published rate $6440 - Our rate $5940 per person 

The 10 nights Special New moon spawning itinerary on Palau Siren offers guests something truly exceptional. Divers joining this cruise will have a chance to witness one of the most spectacular natural events on earth; the spawning aggregations of the bumphead parrotfish that occur at new moon lunar cycles.

Itching for your next underwater adventure? Want to enjoy the sights above and below Oceania? The Palau Siren gives you everything you require for an unforgettable scuba diving experience! A luxurious dive ship that offers guests the opportunity to explore the amazing underwater world of Palau, this vessel is located in the heart of Palau's spectacular marine environment. Just a few minutes away from the world-renowned Jellyfish Lake and the Blue Corner Dive Site, the Palau Siren docks off the coast of Koror before setting sail. 

The Palau Siren features spacious cabins that are perfect for solo travelers and couples. Each room is equipped with a comfortable bed, ensuite bathroom, and air conditioning.

A fantastic dive cruise experience would not be complete without plenty of delicious food to keep you satiated between your dives. The Palau Siren offers an impressive selection of cuisine to suit every taste. On board, you’ll enjoy an array of fresh, international and local dishes and delicious beers, wines, and cocktails to pair with your meal. 

About The Dives

On the Palau Siren's dive trip, you can expect to see a wide variety of marine life, including colorful fish, coral reefs, manta rays, turtles, and dolphins. You will also have the chance to visit some of the more unique diving sites like Jellyfish Lake, Blue Holes, and Ulong Channel. If you are lucky, you may even spot some rare species such as the Manta Ray or the Hawksbill Turtle. Guests can also enjoy nearby attractions such as the iconic Rock Islands, the famous Uncharted Nicholls Statue, and the brilliant Ngemelis Wall Dive Site.

The Palau Siren is a PADI certified dive vessel, meaning the boat meets the highest safety standards and offers guests the best possible diving experience. The boat also has a dedicated dive master who is certified to provide guidance and instruction in all aspects of diving, from beginner to advanced levels.

The New Moon Spawning Trip: A 10-Day Adventure

The Palau Siren offers scuba diving enthusiasts a 10-night trip that takes guests on an incredible journey through the stunning reefs and islands of Palau. The New Moon Spawning Trip takes place each month when the moon is at its darkest. This trip allows divers to witness one of the most spectacular natural events on earth; the spawning aggregations of the bumphead parrotfish that occur at new moon lunar cycles. During this unique event, divers will witness the vibrant coral reef transformation as fish spawn and lay eggs in stunning hues. Along the way, there will be plenty of opportunities to discover the unique wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and distinct cultures of Palau. 

Contact the team at Liquid Diving Adventures today to help you arrange your travel plans!  

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