September 5-12, 2026*
Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Rocio del Mar Liveaboard
*dates may vary slightly due to final flight schedule
Photos featured are from a previous 2025 Scuba Center excursion to the Sea of Cortez courtesy of Matt Olson
Sail through the calm, vibrant waters of the Sea of Cortez aboard the Rocio del Mar. This region, often called “the world’s aquarium,” offers warm water, unique marine life, and spectacular underwater scenery. Dive with sea lions, encounter massive schools of fish, and enjoy the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of liveaboard diving in Mexico’s most legendary sea.
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The Rocio Del Mar is a 110-foot liveaboard with a 25-foot beam, designed for both comfort and functionality. It accommodates 20 guests in 10 air-conditioned staterooms with private bathrooms. The large salon offers comfortable seating and panoramic views, while the shaded upper deck is perfect for relaxing and watching the desert sunsets.
Diving is done from two 18-foot inflatable pangas, each with a dedicated driver. Boat rides are short, and easy-to-use ladders and an attentive crew make entries and exits smooth, even for divers with mobility concerns.
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Each day begins with a continental breakfast before the first dive, followed by a made-to-order meal after. Lunches feature homemade soup and hot entrées, while dinners include three courses: salad, entrée, and dessert. Snacks are served between dives, and soft drinks, local beer, and wine are included.
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✺ 3 to 4 dives daily, plus 2 night dives
✺ Friday whale shark snorkeling excursion
✺ Surface sightings of dolphins, whales, and seabirds
✺ Desert coastline sunrises and sunsets
✺ Easy access from Phoenix, Arizona
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Guests will fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, where a shuttle service takes the group to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico (approximately four hours). From there, the Rocio Del Mar departs for the Midriff Islands overnight, with diving beginning the next morning.
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✓ 7 nights aboard Rocio Del Mar
✓ Ground transfers between Phoenix and Puerto Peñasco
✓ All meals, snacks, and beverages (soft drinks, local beer, and wine)
✓ Tanks and weights
✓ All taxes and port fees
✓ 3 to 4 dives daily plus 2 night dives
✓ Whale shark snorkeling excursion
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X Airfare to and from Phoenix
X National Park Fee: $5.75 per day
X Nitrox Fee: $140
X Mexican Tourist Card: $35
X Crew gratuities
X Personal expenses or rentals
Fees subject to change due to exchange rates.
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Valid passport required
Scuba certification card required for each diver
DAN membership recommended
Travel insurance strongly recommended
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$3,325 per person based on double occupancy
All rates include a 3% discount for cash or check payments.
