New Solmar V Video & Spring Special

Whale Season at the Socorro Islands runs from mid-January thru mid-April each year, but we also have a "Spring Season" from mid-April thru early June. Find out why some of our frequent guests feel it's the best time to visit Socorro.

New Solmar Video - Share It With a Buddy!

If you've ever tried to explain to your dive buddies the emotion of diving with giant mantas (close enough to touch, but we don't) or being in the water with a mother & calf humpback whale, our new video will do the trick.

All footage was shot in 2011 with plenty of candid guest comments. Just released for eNEWS subscribers, this new production features 8 minutes of action packed big animal encounters from both Socorro and Guadalupe Island.'

(click here to watch the new Solmar V YouTube Video)

The video is the work of professional videographer Adil Schindler, from Waterproof Video, and we know you'll agree it's a first class production. We're also delighted to announce that Adil will return to the Solmar V for the 2011 - 2012 season and his fantastic trip videos will be available for purchase on all Socorro trips. 

As per last season, Adil will be uploading a weekly video trip report on the Solmar V YouTube Channel and working with our guests to help them improve their underwater imaging skills.   

Socorro Spring Season Secrets!

Perhaps the best kept diving secret at the Socorro Islands is "Spring Season" which runs from mid April through early June.  Although it's a short period of time, it's really one of the best times to dive Socorro, and the preferred time to visit by many diving pros... Why? 

• Water Temp gets much warmer - up to 78 -80 degrees (F), often with great blue water viz
• High Possibility of Whale Shark encounters 
• Superb Giant Manta action
• Spectacular Wild Dolphin encounters
• Schooling Silkies - plus 6 other types of Sharks   

So what's the "secret" of Spring Season in Socorro? The wild dolphin encounters (like our Manta encounters) are rarely found in other diving areas around the world. The key to both encounters is the amount and duration of close interaction with these large, acrobatic animals.

At our Giant Manta (up to 20+ ft.wingspan) Hotspots, you'll have very close (less than 3 feet), repetitive open water encounters with the mantas. Simply put, this type of manta encounter is hard to find anywhere else in the world.

The dolphin encounters are NOT (like most dolphin encounters around the diving world) a fleeting glimpse of a dolphin or two out in the blue. Nor are they trained dolphins responding to commands. 

At Socorro, these wild dolphins seem as interested in divers as we are in them. Encounters are often long, sustained, and close. Move slowly and let the dolphins approach you (a good bit of advice for all big animal encounters) but the dolphin encounters at Socorro are once-in-a-lifetime - just like the mantas.

Besides the chance of seeing huge Whale Sharks and up to 7 different species of sharks - the Silky Sharks seem to "cluster" and school during this time of year - probably due to mating. You may find groups of 10 - 15 and sometimes hundreds in a school. Again - a unique part of our Socorro Spring Season.

Join us for some spectacular Spring Season diving in 2012...  

Spring Season Special - One Week Only  
May 12 - 20, 2012  
Save Over $500 - Must Book By Nov. 15 

A group cancellation left one May 2012 trip almost empty and we're offering a dynamite Spring Season Special FOR A LIMITED TIME. First come, first served, and you must book by Nov. 15, 2011 or the price goes back to our regular rate. 

Our Socorro Spring Season Special flat rate of $3199 USD (per person) includes: 

• 11% Mexican IVA tax - Included
• Hotel Night Prior - Included
• Roundtrip Airport Transfers - Included
• Free Upgrade to Superior Cabin (while they last) - Included
• National Park Fees - Included
• Port Clearance Fees - Included
• Fuel Surcharges - Included

Normal Trip price is $3199 / $3299 PLUS you pay 11% Mexican IVA tax, transfers, and your hotel room, which brings it to $3750.  Save more than $ 500 per person with this flat rate special.

Please call or email to take advantage of our Spring Special and join us for up close and personal encounters with giant mantas, dolphins, and maybe a whale shark at the Socorro Islands.

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