The Climate, Diving Season and Best Time to Visit
Socorro is normally said to be best between the months of November and May, when the surface conditions are good.
Water temperatures range from 82°F (28°C) in November to 77°F (25°C) in May, dipping to 70°F (21°C) in February. Whale sharks are most commonly seen in November and December, while December through February sees humpback whales at the islands.
Liveaboard Ports of Departure and How to Get There
Socorro liveaboard cruises normally depart in the morning from Cabo San Lucas (or San Jose del Cabo) in the southern Baja Peninsula. Guests fly into Los Cabos International Airport (a.k.a. San Jose del Cabo international Airport) the day before departure, a 45 minute drive from Cabo San Lucas. There are many direct flights from the U.S and Canada from cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Newark, Portland, Salt Lake City, Calgary and Vancouver. Airlines include Delta, American, United, US Airways and Aeromexico. There are also direct flights from many Mexican airports including Mexico City and Tijuana. More information on: How to get to Mexico.
You can view which ports the various boats use on their trips in the 'Departures & Prices' section of each boat's webpage. Whichever ports your boat uses, normally the boat operator provides a transfer to the boat from local hotels (if you overnight beforehand). We will send you full departure details during the booking process.
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Places to Stay
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