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Dive the Revillagigedo Islands this November with Indigo Safaris
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
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
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- Bigeye Thresher Shark by Janina Rossiter
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- Carcharodon carcharias by Jimmy Higgs
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- Croc VR 2030 by Tom Mead
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- Oceanic Whitetip by ATM
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- Silky Street by ScapaJoe
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
Banner Image: Smooth Hammerhead by Alicia Hayden
Cozy and warm in cold water.
It’s drysuit season all year round. With the new RS series premium drysuits from DYNAMICNORD, divers are perfectly equipped for all cold waters.
The sophisticated cut of the RS drysuits allows complete freedom of movement, providing maximum comfort. The high-quality 350 g/m² ripstop material with double ripstop zones on the elbows, knees, and crotch protect ensures extreme robustness as well as long life.
The suit’s features leave nothing to be desired: A high-quality TiZip zipper, easily adjustable inlet and outlet valves, upgradeable with electrically heated underwear, HP bottleneck cuffs made of high-strength latex on the wrists, a 3mm neoprene neck cuff for maximum comfort, a 7mm hood with air outlet and 3mm boots made of double-sided, cross-layered neoprene with ankle straps and fin strap stoppers and a protective but very flexible sole.
Noteworthy is the Molle fastening system, which can be used in a variable and compatible manner. This way, the two detachable leg pockets can be attached easily, safely and comfortably.
Alterations of boots to a different shoe size or adjustments to neck or wrist cuffs are done free of charge at the own DYNAMICNORD service centre in Germany in only a couple of days.
The matching Dynaskins made with high-quality Polartec® technology are available in various designs. As an undersuit under the drysuit, as a single suit in warm waters or as a two-piece suit. Polartec® technology’s main features are neutral buoyancy, breathablilty and quick-drying.
Dynaskins are made largely from recycled plastic bottles.
The drysuit RS-351 for men and RS-352 for women are now available at your DYNAMICNORD dealer and in the online store.
Colors men and women: Black-Blue and Black-Burgundy
Sizes men: XS-4XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, MLS, MLT, LS, LT, XLS, XLT, 2XLS, 3XLS, 4XLS
Sizes Women: XS-XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, LS, XLS
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