Join Indigo Safaris for an incredible dive adventure at the Revillagigedo Islands Archipelago with a group of fun and experienced divers! Get up close to giant mantas, dive alongside playful dolphins, and experience scuba diving with humpback whales – the only place in the world where this is possible. Plus, encounter up to 12 species of sharks on this exciting 8-night trip.

The trip is led by underwater and wildlife photojournalist Christopher Bartlett, owner of Indigo Safaris, who will offer free personal coaching to help you improve your photography skills.

You’ll be traveling in style aboard the Nautilus Under Sea, known for its comfort, luxury, excellent food, and outstanding service. Originally a Cocos Island liveaboard, it’s now a favorite in the Socorro Islands, as reported by crew members on our many Nautilus trips.

Pricing

• $3,890 USD per person for a shared standard stateroom.
• $425 park fees.
• Only 2 spots left!

The Revillagigedo Islands

The archipelago, often called “Mexico’s Galapagos,” is made up of four islands: San Benedicto, Socorro, Roca Partida, and Clarion. Due to the remote location of Clarion, trips usually only visit the first three. The islands are uninhabited except for a small naval detachment on Socorro.

Socorro is the ultimate destination for giant manta encounters. These majestic creatures, known as Mobula birostris, can grow up to 9 meters across. Unlike smaller mantas seen elsewhere, Socorro’s giant mantas are known for their acrobatic displays and their unique behavior of interacting with divers. They’ll often swim within a meter of you, making eye contact and gliding alongside – all on their own terms. Remarkably, they may even wait for you during surface intervals and greet you on your next dive.

But there’s more than mantas. You’ll encounter schooling hammerheads, silky sharks, bottlenose dolphins, massive schools of pelagic fish, and even giant yellowfin tuna.

Dive Sites

San Benedicto Island:

• Fondeadero: Perfect for check-out dives, this calm, shallow site offers lots of fish, groupers, lobsters, and blacktip reef sharks.
• El Canyon: Home to giant mantas, along with silvertips, Galapagos, hammerhead, and silky sharks.
• El Boiler: Mantas are prolific, and dolphins often interact with divers, mimicking the mantas’ friendly behavior.

Roca Partida:

This rich dive site features abundant whitetip reef sharks, which rest in the rock’s crevices, along with large schools of jacks and hunting tunas. Mantas also frequent the site, and if conditions are right, you can circle the entire pinnacle on a single dive.

Socorro Island:

• The largest island, about 117 km from Roca Partida. All trips check in with the Mexican Navy here.
• Night Snorkel with Silky Sharks: Witness these small sharks as they chase flying fish attracted by the ship’s lights. You’ll photograph them using ambient light for an unforgettable experience.
• Cabo Pearce: Encounter silky sharks, manta rays, and scalloped hammerheads.
• Punta Tosca: Known for manta rays, dolphins, and tiger sharks, this site boasts more coral coverage than others.

Diving Conditions

• Visibility: 10 to 40 meters.
• Water Temperature: 28°C in November.
• Experience Level: Beginner to intermediate (with dive master assistance on all dives).
• Sea Conditions: Expect calm seas, though occasional 3-meter swells may occur.

Dive Itinerary

Day 1

Photo and video workshop at SeeCreatures Cabo San Lucas, 8 p.m. boarding.

Day 2

A relaxing day at sea en route to San Benedicto Island.

Days 3-7

Dive at sites such as El Canyon, El Boiler, Roca Partida, Cabo Pearce, and Punta Tosca. Expect giant mantas, dolphins, sharks, and plenty of fish. Other activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, and relaxing in the hot tub.

Day 8

Return to Cabo San Lucas, reflecting on your incredible diving experience.

Day 9

Disembark at 8:30 a.m. in Cabo San Lucas.

Don’t miss this chance to dive in one of the most remote and pristine marine ecosystems in the world!

For more information or to book, contact Indigo Safaris:

Email: safariexperts@indigosafaris.com
UK: +44 771 334 27 29
USA: +1 718 312 8777
France: +33 668 74 97 05
Skype: christopherbartlett