Come diving with Humpback Whales and enormous Manta Rays. Also, expect to see Galapagos, Silky and Whitetip sharks at spectacular Socorro Island!

Join me for the trip of a lifetime!

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March 22nd - 29th 2012 $2850 (dble occ)

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Join me on this 8 day expedition to beautiful Isla Socorro which is part of the Revillagigedo Archipelago. Socorro and the other islands in the archipelago represent the northern end of the deep ocean volcanic range that also breaks the surface at legendary Cocos Island, Mysterious Malpelo Island and the islands of the Galapagos.

Socorro lies 240 miles south of Cabo San Lucas which is our point of departure for this epic adventure.

HUMPBACKS

The expedition is specifically timed to arrive at the archipelago during the heart of the humpback whale migration when mothers are looking after their newborn calves. The calves are insatiably curious and have a reputation for approaching snorkelers and divers.

Humpbacks are also known for their haunting whale songs and their acrobatic displays during which they often launch completely out of the water. Bring along a topside camera to catch these epic leaps and expect to see them slapping the surface with their enormous pectoral fins and tail flukes.

MANTAS!

The Mantas in the Archipelago are huge and extremely social creatures. They have been known to pick on particular divers, returning to them dive after dive for attention.

SHARKS, DOLPHINS AND OTHER MARINE LIFE

The abundant marinelife at Socorro attracts sharks and other pelagic predators from far and wide. Although its possible to see any number of different species, the most common sharks at the archipelago are Galapagos sharks, silky sharks and whitetip reef sharks. Also expect to see sea lions, huge stingrays and moray eels.

OUR ITINERARY:

DAY 1
"Sea Escape” departs at 11:00 a.m. We will pick you up at your hotel at 9:00 to drive you to the pier. It takes about 22 hrs navigation to the first island; you can bring your favorite home movies to play in the tv room. Also you can take advantage of this long spare time to take a nitrox class, this will surely increase your bottom time on your dives at Socorro island.

DAY 2
Arrive early morning., first dive will be after breakfast, the first dives are for “adaptation”, testing buoyancy, new dive equipment and/or cameras has to be done in a shallow, well protected dive site. 3 to 4 dives are done depending on weather conditions.

DAY 3-6
Visit most of the dive sites in the Revillagigedo islands which includes Socorro island among others, spectacular schools of hammerhead sharks, giant mantas, yellow fin tuna, skip jacks, white tip sharks, silkys and Galapagos sharks are commonly encounter while diving.

DAY 7
After doing 3 dives we start the 24 hrs journey back to Cabo San Lucas, there is plenty of time to compare your adventures, digital photos and video.

DAY 8
Arrival at Cabo San Lucas is estimated around 5 p.m. You will then be transferred to your hotel.

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