Socorro
December 7-15, 2025
Join us on an adventure to Socorro (Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico). Socorro island, located approximately 240 miles south of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, is a world renowned diving destination in the pacific. The area is known for the “friendliest mantas”, bottlenose dolphins, whale sharks, and up to ten species of sharks and loads of fish. The area is very remote with a Mexican Navy base and was first explored for diving in the late 70’s, and continues to be a super popular spot for diving and marine interactions.
Trip Details
Our adventure begins in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Feel free to arrive a few days early and enjoy relaxing in Cabo or the surrounding areas!
Dec 7, 2025: We'll meet at SeaCreatures in downtown Cabo in the late afternoon (exact time TBC) for check-in. Between 7-8pm the Nautilus Belle Amie crew will bring us and our gear to the boat for boarding. We'll settle into our cabins and begin our overnight cruise to Socorro. *Possible Backscatter photo and video workshop in the afternoon (TBC).
Dec 8, 2025: Relaxing day at sea as we continue traveling to the Revillagigedo Islands, with our first planned stop at San Benedicto Island by evening. During the day we’ll participate in safety briefings, unpack and set up dive gear, learn more about giant mantas, and enjoy cocktail hour and sunsets as we cruise.
Dec 9-13, 2025: Diving begins and continues for 5 days. Our focus will be on diving with the world’s “friendliest mantas'', bottlenose dolphins, up to ten species of sharks, and loads of fish. December is one of the best chances for whale shark encounters too. We’ll start off our diving at San Benedicto Island and make our way around the Revillagigedo Archipelago diving at favorite sites such as El Canyon, the Boiler, Red Rocks, Roca Partida, Cabo Pearse, Punta Tosca, and Roca O'neal. The plan is to average 4 dives a day, however the day we check-in at the local navy base will likely be 3 dives.
Dec 14, 2025: We’ll begin our early morning voyage back to Cabo San Lucas with another relaxing day at sea.
Dec 15, 2025: Arrival back into Cabo San Lucas is estimated at 8:30am. We’ll say our goodbyes and disembark the Nautilus Belle Amie. Please do not schedule departing flights before 1pm to allow enough time to get to the airport and check-in, etc.
Dates: December 7-15, 2025
Duration: 8 nights/9 days
Yacht: Nautilus Belle Amie
Package Cost: All Costs are in USD
Wheelhouse Deck (Upper Deck):
$4299.00 per person, double occupancy
Main Deck (Premium Suites): -SOLD OUT
$4899.00 per person, double occupancy
Lower Deck (Staterooms):
Room A- Single/Solo Traveler Room: $4750.00 (1 person)- SOLD OUT
Rooms C, D, E, F, G, H: $3799.00 per person, double occupancy
Room T- Triple Stateroom: $3399 per person, double occupancy
(*Only 2 people will be booked in the triple stateroom)
Price includes: 5% tax.
Exclusions
International and domestic flights
Dive Insurance
Travel Insurance
Nitrox
Rental Gear
Alcoholic beverages & "fancy" coffees
Gratuities
Socorro Island Park Fee ($425.00 USD per person, added to your invoice)
Port fee ($35.00 USD per person, paid on board)
Transfers to/from Seacreatures &/or airport
Hotels prior/after liveaboard
Inclusions
8 nights on the luxurious Nautilus Belle Amie
All Meals & snacks
Diving (approx 3-4 dives a day) & regular air tanks
Diving "butler" service on the Nautilus Belle Amie
Experienced dive guides
Nautilus Lifeline, SMB, Dive Alert Signal Device
Presentations on marine life
Travel with a marine biologist and travel/educational expert
Photography advice & tips
Private charter just for our group
Taxes
Getting There
Arrival Airport: Los Cabos International Airport (SJD airport code)
From North America:
Many airlines within North America fly into Los Cabos, Mexico. The airport code is SJD. Please plan to arrive no later than early afternoon on December 7, 2025.
From Australia:
For most, the first international port of entry will be the United States. The closest US airports are (Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Everyone flying to the US must clear immigration and customs even if you are continuing onward to Mexico. There is currently no option to stay in transit in the US. If you have a connecting flight, you’ll drop your luggage at baggage re-check or at the ticket counters and head back through security to your connecting flight to Cabo San Lucas (SJD) airport. You might consider a layover in California prior to continuing down to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Please plan to arrive no later than early afternoon of December 7, 2025.
From Europe:
For most, traveling via the US and onward Mexico will be the most efficient way to get to Cabo San Lucas. Alternatively flights to Mexico City (MEX) and onward to Cabo San Lucas, (SJD).
About the Diving
The Nautilus Belle Amie caters to all levels of divers, however we recommend having your Advanced Open Water certification prior to joining the trip and at least 50 dives. Diving on the Belle Amie is described as “the diving butler” and you get to choose which category works for you. The first category are the “self reliant” and highly experienced divers, who will be generally be taken quickly to the dive sites first. The Nautilus Belle Amie crew love buddying up with new divers looking for the reassurance of being with a dive guide from the time they start gearing up until they are back on the big boat. Most divers are somewhere mid-spectrum between these two groups and we make sure they are very well looked after as well!
Diving is usually done from the yacht's skiffs. They use multiple skiffs as “taxis” so that we can pick up divers when they surface and whisk them back to the big boat instead of waiting in the hot sun for everyone else to surface.
December is one of the warmest months for diving in Socorro. Water temperatures can get up to 82f/28c. We recommend at minimum a 3mm wetsuit, but bring what keeps you warm and toasty in 80-82f/27-28c temperatures.
Note that several dives may be quite challenging and not suitable for divers of lower experience levels. Note that weather conditions, Mother Ocean or crowding by some of our competitors may limit some diving.
How to Secure Your Spot
Please note that this trip has limited spots, so you will need to get in quick to secure your booking. The following payments will be required:
In 2023/2024:
$1000.00 USD per person deposit to secure your spot
In 2025:
Deposits listed above and the following:
$1000.00 USD due Feb 8, 2025
$1000.00 USD due May 8, 2025
$425.00 USD Socorro Marine Park fee added to invoice
Remaining balance per invoice due Sept 8, 2025
We will be in touch via e-mail for your payment and provide individual invoices. We would recommend purchasing your flights into Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD) as soon as possible to secure reasonably priced flights.
To book and check for available spaces email: info@designedforscuba.com
About the Belle Amie
Launched in 2015 and designed specifically for diving in Socorro
Has 17 comfortable suites, each with their own bathroom/shower and individually controlled air conditioning
Offers a huge dive deck with ample space for everyone to get ready for diving
Relax in the upper sun deck which includes a hot tub, and fully stocked bar
Constructed with heavy steel for stabilization designed for ocean crossings
17 crew members on board
ISM Safety Certified (Safety Certificates here)
Comfortable indoor dining & lounging area to work on photos, relax and socialize.
Terms and Conditions
Designed for Scuba highly recommends you purchase travel and dive insurance as soon as possible after confirming your travel plans.
Evidence of adequate travel and dive insurance must be provided prior to departure.
Bookings made more than 100 days out from the start of a trip require a deposit of $300 USD per passenger to secure your booking in 2023, $800 USD per passenger in 2024 and a regular deposit schedule will commence in late 2024/early 2025.
All deposits are non-refundable.
Bookings made less than 100 days out from tour commencement require payment in full to secure your booking.
Payment in full is required 100 days out from the start of the tour. We will email you a final payment reminders. No refunds will be given within 100 days of the start of any trip, under any circumstances.
If you cancel your spot more than 100 days before the start of a trip, and we are able to resell/fill the spot, a trip credit for your remaining balance (minus the initial deposit) will be issued for use on another Designed for Scuba, LLC trip within 2 years of the cancellation.
If you cancel your spot less than 99 days prior to the start of a trip, no refund or credit will be issued for deposits that have been paid.
If our In-Country Providers cancel or if aForce Majeure Event occurs, meaning any act of God, war, terrorism, fire, flood or any other extreme weather conditions, loss of power, epidemics or pandemics, industrial disputes, slow-downs or other strike activities, riots or civil disturbances, acts of government, semi government or other authorities, inability to obtain any necessary license or consent and delays caused by sub-contractors, suppliers or other third parties (including telecommunications carriers), material shortages or other disruption to the trip beyond our control, Designed for Diving shall not be held responsible for matters outside of our control or any failure to deliver the trip.
Please ensure you understand our cancellation policy prior to providing any money and agreeing to the booking and trip.