Dive trip with Socorro Vortex - 4 nights

Boat

Socorro Vortex is a luxurious dive liveaboard measuring 43 meters long, and powered by twin 1250HP MTU Diesel Engines with cruising speed at 16 - 21 knots per hour, it is definitely the biggest, fastest and most luxurious liveaboard to date for the Socorro/Guadalupe market.

Socorro Vortex is a former Canadian Coast Guard Vessel built for hardcore worldwide expeditions, now after completely upgraded, it will provide the highest standard of luxury, comfort & safety in Mexico from April 2018.

Onboard amenities included a spacious main louge on the main deck with bar and dining area, there are all kinds of entertainment facilities for guests to use in between the dives.

The 5 dining tables that can cater for 4 guests each in the dining area, onboard, the chef will offer 3 gourmet meals per day, plus in-between snacks. Onboard menus vary and feature a combination of American and Mexican cuisine, using fresh, locally grown ingredients as much as possible. There are always fresh fruit, cold fruit juices, sodas, fresh-brewed coffee, and both hot tea and iced tea available. The chef can easily accommodate any special requests such as food allergies, a vegetarian menu etc. if you inform us of your needs at least two weeks before your trip.

Socorro Vortex has another large open air lounge located on the upper deck with complimentary bar and outdoor dining area, as well as professional grill. Here guests can chat with friends while get a cold drink and watch the beautiful seaviews.

The top sundeck is for those wishing to bask in the Mexican sunshine, there is even a helipad incase of need.

The dive deck is located at the rear of the main deck, not only spacious but also well equipped with personal dive lockers, a camera table with low pressure air hose, two rinse tanks are conveniently located for washing dive equipment and cameras. The aft of the dive deck is equipped with two ladders exit, fin storage and two hot, fresh water showers.

Cabin

Socorro Vortex has 7 deluxe guest cabins, it can accommodate up to 14 guests per trip :

All cabins are air-conditioned and have ensuite bathroom, flat screen TV with individual entertainment system, outlets, storage area etc.

1 Master Suite :
Located on the upper deck, this cabin is the largest cabin onboard, with a California king size double bed, working desk, lots of seaview windows around the cabin.

2 Junior Suites :
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with two twin beds side by side or one king size double bed, seaview windows.

4 Luxury Staterooms :
Locatd on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two twin beds side by side or one queen size double bed, portholes.

Diving

• Guadalupe Route : Unlimited cage dives

• Socorro Route : 3 - 4 dives per diving day

• All divers must have a submersible console (SMB).

• No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.

• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

• Both divers and non-divers are welcome for Guadalupe trips.

• Divers must reach AOW with at least 50 logged dives for Socorro.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Available with additional charge
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Available with additional charge
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：Cash (USD/MXN)
• Crew Number：Unknown, include 2 dive guides