Ninja New Year Socorro Liveaboard with Girls That Scuba

The Revillagigedo Archipelago is constantly named by divers as some of the best big animal diving on earth. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest Marine Protected Areas in the world is located 240 miles off the coast of Mexico. The area is more commonly known by the name of its largest island – Isla Socorro. This is a place where mantas growing upwards of 7 meters wide (23 feet) are a common sight. A location where over 10 species of sharks can be spotted, friendly pods of dolphins join divers, and giant tuna can be seen hunting. But it is not just the abundance of pelagic marine life that makes this area so special. The interactions with these beautiful creatures at these unique islands are what underwater dreams are made of. I think it was best summed up by a close friend who said diving here is emotional. Imagine a massive oceanic manta ray spotting you from afar, and seeking you out. Swimming directly to your face to look you in the eye and then spending the next 20 minutes circling you as if she wants to begin a conversation. Picture pods of dolphins that actively seek out divers beckoning them to play. All the while white tip sharks gather in piles of 10s & 20s, schools of shy hammerheads create choreographed walls out in the blue, and huge tiger sharks patrol the depths. This is the Revillagigedo.

Join Team Ninja as we partner with Girls That Scuba to kick off 2023 for 2 special expeditions to these beautiful islands on January 6-14, 2023 and January 14-22, 2023. This is a limited offer trip with 18 spaces available. Everyone is welcome to join, both male and female divers. We recommend that you act fast as this trip will sell out quick. Scroll down for more details on the trip, then register online now to secure your space. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] or +1-973-619-9976 with any questions or to reserve your space today.

The Ship

For this special trip we have chartered the Nautilus Undersea. She is our favorite dive yacht for Socorro! Some of you might remember her from her IMAX movie & Cocos Island fame as part of the Undersea Hunter group.  Recently the Undersea has been completely overhauled and refurbished to match the same level of quality of her sister ships in the Nautilus fleet. But unlike her larger sister ships the Undersea provides a more intimate experience – which is one of the reasons we love her so much! She comfortably accommodates 18 divers, where as most other ships in the area take 24 or more divers. The Undersea is 32 meters (105 ft) long, and has a 8m (24ft) beam. She was built in the USA and designed specifically for operating in the eastern Pacific with stability & comfort. She is also International Safety Management safety certified.

Her salon and dining area is comfortable and offers a full bar, comfy sofas, a computer workstation, a large flat screen TV, as well as satellite WiFi access. The dive deck is large and offers individual storage for every diver and an awesomely spacious camera table. She has a partially covered al fresco lounge upstairs as well as a sundeck and a 6 person jacuzzi to unwind in as you take in the sun & sea breeze. Her staterooms are comfy and offer ample storage, individual climate control, a TV monitor with media player, as well as private ensuite bathrooms with showers. The double staterooms come in multiple varieties with a double and single bunk style, 2 single beds, or 1 queen bed. She also offers a triple room with 4 single beds for those looking to save a little. Additionally just off the dive deck she has an ADA compatible – accessible superior suite. Then towards the bow she offers a beautiful premium suite with big windows, tons of space, and the ability to be configured into either 2 smaller beds or 1 large bed for those looking to make the trip extra special.

Flights & Pre-Trip Activities Information

This trip departs and returns from Cabo San Lucas located in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The nearest airport is Los Cabos International Airport (airport code SJD) in San Jose del Cabo about a 40 minute taxi or bus ride away from Cabo San Lucas. We recommend arriving at least a day early to give you some time to relax and a little padding in case of any travel delays. Easy flights to Cabo can be found from many international airports in the US, Canada, and Europe as well as many other areas. From the US and Canada many direct flights can be found as well as some with a stop over in Houston, Dallas, multiple airports in California, or Atlanta. From Europe you can either fly through the US or through Mexico City. Some airlines to check out are Alaska Air & AeroMexico (our personal favorites), United, and Virgin, but there are numerous others.

And of course since you are visiting the birthplace of Dive Ninjas we recommend checking out some of the amazing things the area has to offer. In January you have the peak of the humpback whale migration, mako sharks off the coast, our resident sea lions in Cabo & La Paz, whale sharks in La Paz, Bull Sharks in Cabo Pulmo, schools of cow nose rays in Cabo, hammers at Gordo, and so much more. We recommend checking out some of our dive tours in Cabo to get a taste of Baja as well as learning about the area or getting involved in some of the awesome conservation projects Team Ninja is working on.

Additionally, Dive Ninjas is also working on a special ‘Best of Baja Mini Expedition’ add-on package for guests of this trip! More details will be released soon! Interested in adding this to your Socorro expedition? Give us a shout and we can set it up for you.