Socorro Islands liveaboard

ARRIVAL / CHECK-IN   ARRIVAL / CHECK-IN   Check-in time will be from 15:00pm until 18:00pm. Please arrange transportation from the airport to the deck. If you wish to reserve a private van, please contact us. Transportation from San Jose del Cabo (SJD) airport to M/V Valentina on the day of check-in---90USD per van (1 to 8 pax). If you are already staying in the area, feel free to make your own way to the Marina named “Puerto Los Cabos” by 18:00. Puerto Los Cabos Marina: Blvd. Mar de Cortes s/n entre glorieta 2 y glorieta 3 col. La Playita San Jose del Cabo BCS CP 23403 TEL/FAX  + 010-52-624-105-3028 All guests must be on board by 18:00 on all itineraries so the Valentina can depart at 21:00.     DEPARTURE / CHECK-OUT Check out is around 10:00 am on the last day of the trip. Transportation from M/V Valentina to San Jose del Cabo (SJD) airport on the day of check-out---90USD per van (1 to 8 pax). If you wish to reserve a private van, please contact us.  Check out time is subject to change depending on the weather and diving conditions.        

Dinner on the arrival date is included in this trip.

Your passport must be effective until returning home and you must have a return airline ticket to travel to Mexico. It is traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper documentation. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure that you have the proper documentation by traveler’s responsibility.

Qualified and experienced 3 or 4 dive instructors (guides) on boat, speaking English, Spanish or Japanese.

Nitrox is available with an additional charge as long as the diver is Nitrox certified. Use of Nitrox 30USD/per day. As for large tank which is 100ft³ (approx13.2L) tank with Nitrox  would be 60USD/day Note: Large tank is limited availability. ＊From the 2024 season

Yes, we have Starlink service. Cost : 150USD/during the cruise(first device) ＊50% off for second device   In case of emergency, our captain has a satellite phone to communicate with land.

The standard valve is Y type. DIN adjustor is also available on board.

Tanks, weights and weight belts are provided.

• • Certification card
  • DAN or other dive accident insurance card
  • Diving log book (strongly encouraged)
  • Mask *
  • Snorkel *
  • Fins (full foot and Strap fin) *
  • Buoyancy Control Device *
  • Regulator w/alternate air source *
  • Submersible pressure and depth gauges *
  • Dive computer (required) *
  • Dive light *
  • Tank Marker Lights (for night dives)
  • Full wetsuit or shorty – 3 mm to 5 mm *
  • Safety sausage (SMB) *
  • Reef hook (if you need)

Rental equipment is available on board. Please let us know at least 10days prior to your departure to ensure on-time preparation. The following items are the diver’s responsibility.

Full	30USD/day or 140USD/week
Wetsuit	15USD/day
BCD	15USD/day
REG	15USD/day
Mask + Snorkel + Fin	15USD/day
Dive Computer	15USD/day
Use of Nitrox	30USD/day or 140USD/week ＊From the 2024 season
100ft³ (13.2L) air tank	30USD/day *limited availability ＊From the 2024 season
100ft³ (13.2L) tank Nitrox	60USD/day *limited availability ＊From the 2024 season
* Pricing is subject to change

* CASH ONLY**

All cabins have private toilet and shower booth. Air condition/ heir-dryer / shampoo / conditioner and body soap

All of the cabins have an adapter for any type of socket. Electric power is 110V and 60 cycles. We recommend you to bring a transformer if necessary.

100ft³ (approx 13.2L) air tank	30USD/day *limited availability ＊From the 2024 season
100ft³ (approx 13.2L)  tank Nitrox	60USD/day *limited availability ＊From the 2024 season

The number of big tank is limited. Please book ahead to avoid missing out. ** CASH ONLY**

Crew gratuities are not included in your trip fee. The crew members work very hard to provide the best possible service for you. If you are happy with the service, please provide gratuities on the last day. An envelope will be handed to you or placed in your room with service survey. The gratuities will be shared equally among the crew.   For your reference, 10% of the trip rate (US$300-400) per trip per person would be appreciated.

Nitrox Course: $270 - This includes all necessary equipment (tanks, use of oxygen analyzer, use of course materials, instructor, and check out dives). Certification will be from an international certification agency (PADI). (Nitrox week use included) ** CASH ONLY**

We accept USD and MXN. If you would like to pay by credit card, please visit the office of FUNBAJA, local operator, in LaPaz. VISA or MASTER is acceptable with additional handling fee 16%.

Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, wedding or you are celebrating a logged dive, please let us know so the crew can celebrate your occasion together. Please advise the reservation center prior to traveling so the crew is notified in advance.

Blend of Western, Mexican, Asian Cuisine are prepared on board. All meals consists of vegetables, rice, pasta, soup, fish, beef, Sashimi(raw fish), Tacos, ceviche ets. We set up a special Mexican BBQ dinner on the last day of the trip. Beers and Soft drinks are included in your tour price. Complimentary glass of wine is served at dinner. Please list on the application form any dietary (vegetarian food, allergic food) needs you have.

Yes, please bring shoes that you can use on board (only for inside).

Yes. It is possible as long as you follow our trip schedule (Max dive time/ Max depths) and respect No Deco Diving / No Solo Diving. Please bring your own harness. Air Extra Tank for side mount = US$15 per day

In case you miss your flight or are not be able to make it to Valentina on schedule, Please call +52 1 (612) 1067148 , WhatsApp is available. Mr. Enrique Castillo under FUN BAJA operation center.   Or at +52 1 (612)1832075 (Ms. Naho) Email: lbvalentina@funbaja.com  

We have life boats, lifesaver rings, life jackets and emergency lights on board which are examined and certified by Harbors Bureau of Mexico annually. Our fire extinguishers are examined and certified by Harbors Bureau of Mexico annually.  We hereby confirm that without the certificates, we are not allowed to operate our boat and we are fully compliant with it.  We also have smoke detectors in each cabin and the engine room. Rest assured that we do everything possible to ensure the safety of our guests and if you have any further questions on the safety issues, we are more than happy to answer any of your queries.  

    *Pricing is subject to change

Please submit the documents and passport  2 weeks before departure.
Please note that It is up to CONANP to review whether or not the discount application is applied, so it is not guaranteed that it will pass if it is applied.
●Eligible for 100% discount
-Persons under the age of 12
-Disabled person (proof and/or proof of physical disability)
-Elderly and INAPAM holder. If you are a Mexican, this document is mandatory.
-Pensioners and retirees (Documents that show that you are retired and that you are receiving a pension are required)
●Eligible for 50% discount
-Faculty and students (must have a certificate stating the validity period).