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Dive Review of Rocio del Mar in
Mexico (Western)/Sea of Cortez Midriff Islands

Rocio del Mar: "Whale Sharks snorkel last day", Aug, 2024,

by Tracy E. Johnson, CA, US (Contributor Contributor 14 reports with 2 Helpful votes). Report 13069.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling 5 stars
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 3 stars
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Comments I am 82 and thought I’d quit diving 2 years ago but my son wanted me on this trip and since he is now “my rescue diver”, I decided to go. We had a pickup at Phoenix Airport by Head Out to Rocky Point vans for what turned out to be a 5 1/2 hour trip to the Rocio Del Mar. There were multiple bathroom stops along the way. One stop was near a super market where the liquor selection was quite good and is suggested if you want cocktails on board. Hot tip is to bring foam beer holders if you like to keep your beer cold. Plenty of beer and wine on board. Worst part, was ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Rocio del Mar   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Ixtapa, Mexico, Panama, Bahamas, Hawaii, Fiji, Bora Bora, Curacao, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman, Guadaloupe, St. Lucia, Columbus Isle, Matinique, Key West, Easter Island, Roatan, Bali, Cabo San Lucas
Closest Airport Phoenix Getting There From Phoenix take a 4 1/2 hour van ride to Puerto Paenasco

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm, choppy, surge
Water Temp 75-85°F / 24-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 20-70 Ft/ 6-21 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions All dives with divemaster 50 minutes max
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks > 2
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales 1 or 2
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments Plenty of power outlets, air hose and fireproof bags on camera table. Large rinse tank for cameras. ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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