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

Rocio del Mar: "Explore Baja North to South: lots of great dives in great weather", Oct, 2024,

by Joel Snyder, AZ, US (Top Contributor Top Contributor 30 reports with 30 Helpful votes). Report 13113.

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

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling 4 stars
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 4 stars
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Comments Trip report: Rocio del Mar Explore Baja (Oct/2024)

We did the north to south Rocio del Mar Explore Baja trip, a 13-day voyage from one end of the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) to the other. They do it in both directions; in my opinion, North to South is better because the water temperatures and visibility get better and better as you head south. Departure was from Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco) and arrival was Los Cabos. Most divers came down on a van service from Phoenix--there is none from Tucson anymore even though it is slightly closer--and flew back from SJD airport.

The boat had 10 occupied rooms, with 19 divers and one snorkeler. The 11 crew were, as in previous trips, all fantastic at their jobs and worked long hours to make the trip a success. Our group had some of the usual drama: a few personality clashes, a number of flooded cameras, and--as has become more common as the diving population ages--a few weak backs and knees. Fortunatey, none of this kept us from enjoying the trip. Guests were 2/3 from the US, with the rest from a mix of Europe, Asia, and S. America. We did nearly 40 dives, ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Asia; Carib; Mexico; Hawaii; Red Sea
Closest Airport SJD Getting There Lots of flights SJD to US and other destinations; arriving to Puerto Penasco via van from PHX.

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 78-84°F / 26-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 10-50 Ft/ 3-15 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions Go in and exit with DM was strongly encouraged. Divers allowed to deviate once they demonstrated skills to DM.
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks > 2
Turtles > 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 Camera facilities were about as good as they get on a liveaboard. A large dedicated camer ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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