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MV Valentina

Embark on an Unforgettable Dive Safari Aboard M/V Valentina

Explore the Breathtaking Beauty of Mexico with Comfort, Adventure, and World-Class Hospitality. From August to November, explore the vibrant dive sites of the Sea of Cortez, where you can encounter sea lions, schools of sardines, and hammerhead sharks. From November to May, dive in the Socorro Islands to spot humpback whales, manta rays, and whale sharks.

Refitted in 2013, the 38m MV Valentina features 10 air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms. The air-conditioned dining room serves a mix of Mexican, European, and Asian dishes, alongside an open bar offering soft drinks, cocktails, and beer (some drinks available for an additional cost).

Relax on the large, partially covered sun deck between dives or stargaze in the evening. Let the crew make your diving holiday in the stunning Baja California Peninsula unforgettable.

Double Cabin

The double cabin with 1 double bed is a great room for couples. All Cabins are equipped with A/C and a private ensuite bathroom.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Double Bed
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Deluxe Double Cabin

The deluxe Double cabins have 1 double bed and 1 single bed (non-bunk). All Cabins are equipped with A/C and a private ensuite bathroom.

  • Air Conditioning
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Double bed and single bed

Deluxe Twin Cabin

The Deluxe Twin cabins are with spacious wide bunk beds. All Cabins are equipped with A/C and a private ensuite bathroom.

  • Air Conditioning
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Bunk Beds

Route Options

5 Nights 5 Days Diving

The Sea of Cortez is known to encounter large pelagics such as whalesharks, big school of hammerheads and to swim with Sea lions.

Sea of Cortez is declared a World Heritage site, the place where you can 100% enjoy scuba diving with wild California Sea Lions.

Huge schools of sardines are also present. Passing through the wall of sardines is just spectacular! You may be able to finish up your trip swimming with whale sharks in the La Paz bay. The most popular diving point, “El Bajo” is usually crowded with the scuba divers aiming to see a school of hammerhead sharks.
Sample Itinerary

3-4 dives at Swanee reef and La Reina
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

3-4 dives at El Bajo
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

3-4 dives at San Francisquito
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

3 Dives at Sea lion point
1 night dive with Mobula rays
Land on Esprit Santo island hiking
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

1-2 dives around Salvatiela
Disembark the ship around at 16:00

9 Nights - 10 Days - 6 Days Diving

Socorro Islands are located approximately 450 kilos south from the tip of the California Peninsula, Los Cabos..
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After a voyage on the ship for approximately 30 hours, there suddenly appears four islands around which Giant Mantas, grow up to be over 6 metres, dance..
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You will also enjoy the sights of Hammerhead Sharks, Humpback Whales, and Dolphins swimming.
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Socorro Island, the solitary island in the distant sea, is an unsurpassed paradise with some of the planet’s biggest creatures promising you a truly spectacular experience! All casts of an ocean, Giant Pacific Manta Rays, Hammerhead Sharks, Humpback Whales, and a large flock of dolphins all swim leisurely in this area.

Enjoy the exciting Cruise trips, available from November through May!

15:00 to 18:00 Check in at Puerto Los Cabos
21:00 Boat will sail out for San Benedicto
Approximately 30 hours sailing time. (Dinner)

Sailing for San Benedicto.
Relax and enjoy your stay.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Boiler -- Giant manta rays, Dolphins.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

El Canyon -- School of Hammerhead sharks, Giant Mantas
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Roca Partida -- Various species of Sharks , School of Jacks
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Roca Partida -- Various species of Sharks , School of Jacks
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Cabo Pierce -- Humpback Whale
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Cabo Pierce -- Humback Whale, Giant Manta rays
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Sail back to Land
Approximately 30 hours sailing time.
Relax and enjoy your stay.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, check out at 08:00-10:00 am

Vessel Details

Year Built / Refurbished 1999 / renovated 2013
Length & Width 38m x 10m
Speed 12 knots
Safety Features Oxygen, Fire extinguishers, Life Jackets.
Capacity 20 Persons
Cabins 10
Power Supply 110v 60 cycles
Equipment Rental Available On Board
Safety Facilities Certified by Harbors Bureau of Mexico
DIN adjuster Available On Board
Large Tank Available On Board
Rinse Hoses Available On Board
Diving Tenders for Diving
Full Equipment 30USD/day or 140USD/week
Wetsuit 15USD/day
BCD 15USD/day
Regulator 15USD/day
Mask, Fins and Snorkels 15USD/day
Dive Light 12USD/day
Dive Computer 15USD/day
Nitrox 30USD per day or 140USD per week - 12L tank
Big air tank -100ft³ (approx. 13.2L) 30USD/day *limited availability
Big Nitrox tank -100ft³ (approx. 13.2L) 60USD/day *limited availability

Available Experiences

ITINERARIES AVAILABLE IN THIS DESTINATION

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What Our Customers Have To Say

Reviews from our Clients, Journalists, Photo Pro's and our own Experts

Our reviews and blogs are an additional guide to evaluate of the holiday is exactley what you are looking for or not. Some love an Eco-Resort, some love air-con and a flat screen TV, we aim to ensure you get what you are looking for, at great value for money.

The Boiler

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

"The Boiler" at San Benedicto is world-renowned for the up-close and personal encounters divers experience with the Giant Pacific manta ray. This pelagic, which is a relative of the shark, can grow to a wingspan of over twenty feet, yet they are gentle giants. Mantas commonly greet divers upon their arrival and stay as long as there are divers around.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 35

Cabo Pearce

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cabo Pearce is located on the east side of Socorro Island. Look around immediately after you roll in – you might be surrounded by bottlenose dolphins. And if you are even luckier, they might be in the mood for company. Nothing is better than spending your whole dive with 20 to 30 friendly dolphins. But don't despair if the cetaceans are scarce –this is a great site for sharks, particularly whale sharks and there are plenty of giant manta rays.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 30

Roca Partida

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Roca is a guano covered pinnacle about 85 miles from San Benedicto Island. As long as a football field, the pinnacle is in the middle of nowhere and is a magnet to pelagics. This is where Imany sharks, mantas, huge schools of fish, and whalesharks have been seen on past trips. Mantas, sharks and large schools of skip jack and yellowtail can also be seen.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 40

Los IsLotes

Los Cabos, Mexico

Home to a colony of over 400 sea lions, Los Islotes guarantees unforgettable encounters both above and below the surface. Divers can expect playful interactions, especially with young sea lions that zip around, nibble fins, and peer curiously with their big round eyes. From June to July, newborn pups can be seen on the rocks, and by September they begin joining divers underwater. Their most active season runs from November through May.

Beyond the sea lions, Los Islotes offers rich marine diversity: Bluespotted Jawfish, mobula rays, schools of barracuda, sardines, and even the occasional whale shark. Macro enthusiasts will also enjoy spotting gobies and colorful nudibranchs.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 49m

El Bajo

Los Cabos, Mexico

Famous for schooling hammerheads, whale sharks, and marlin, El Bajo is a must-dive seamount. The site features three pinnacles rising to 59–72 ft, with drift dives often descending to around 98 ft in search of hammerheads. Divers may be surrounded by hundreds of bonitos or skipjacks, then suddenly encounter a school of hammerheads gliding past—a truly thrilling sight. Marlin and whale sharks are also frequent visitors, making El Bajo one of Baja’s most exciting big-fish destinations.

  • Dive Type:
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 22m

La Paz Bay

Los Cabos, Mexico

Recently this point has become common place to find whale shark. We are offering “Whale shark serch program” on last day. NO diving. you can enjoy to swim with Whale shark.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 11m

Fang Ming Wreck

Los Cabos, Mexico

The Fang Ming was a Chinese ship of 54 meters in length that served to transport illegal immigrants; therefore it was confiscated by the government of Mexico. After a while, in 1999 it was sunk by the government in order to create an artificial reef.The Fang Ming was a Chinese ship of 54 meters in length that served to transport illegal immigrants; therefore it was confiscated by the government of Mexico. After a while, in 1999 it was sunk by the government in order to create an artificial reef.



Sea turtles common.

  • Dive Type: Wreck Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 22m

La Reina

Los Cabos, Mexico

Rock formation, north of Cerralvo Island. This site is one of the most beautiful in the area. There you will be able to dive with giant manta rays, mackerel bull, turtles, numerous schools of tropical fish offering unforgettable color shows, a variety of corals and more.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 25m
Dates Duration Route Room Type Price
1 Nov 2025
6 Nov 2025
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2152
1 Nov 2025
6 Nov 2025
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2152
1 Nov 2025
6 Nov 2025
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2152
27 Dec 2025
5 Jan 2026
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3192
27 Dec 2025
5 Jan 2026
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3192
27 Dec 2025
5 Jan 2026
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3192
22 Aug 2026
27 Aug 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2200
22 Aug 2026
27 Aug 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2200
22 Aug 2026
27 Aug 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2200
29 Aug 2026
3 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2200
29 Aug 2026
3 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2200
29 Aug 2026
3 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2200
5 Sep 2026
10 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2200
5 Sep 2026
10 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2200
5 Sep 2026
10 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2200
12 Sep 2026
17 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2200
12 Sep 2026
17 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2200
12 Sep 2026
17 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2200
19 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2200
19 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2200
19 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2200
26 Sep 2026
1 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2200
26 Sep 2026
1 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2200
26 Sep 2026
1 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2200
3 Oct 2026
8 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2200
3 Oct 2026
8 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2200
3 Oct 2026
8 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2200
10 Oct 2026
15 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2200
10 Oct 2026
15 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2200
10 Oct 2026
15 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2200
17 Oct 2026
22 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2200
17 Oct 2026
22 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2200
17 Oct 2026
22 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2200
24 Oct 2026
29 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2200
24 Oct 2026
29 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2200
24 Oct 2026
29 Oct 2026
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2200
15 Nov 2026
24 Nov 2026
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
15 Nov 2026
24 Nov 2026
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
15 Nov 2026
24 Nov 2026
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
29 Nov 2026
8 Dec 2026
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
29 Nov 2026
8 Dec 2026
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
29 Nov 2026
8 Dec 2026
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
27 Dec 2026
5 Jan 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
27 Dec 2026
5 Jan 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
27 Dec 2026
5 Jan 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
8 Jan 2027
17 Jan 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
8 Jan 2027
17 Jan 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
8 Jan 2027
17 Jan 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
11 Feb 2027
20 Feb 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
11 Feb 2027
20 Feb 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
11 Feb 2027
20 Feb 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
23 Feb 2027
4 Mar 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
23 Feb 2027
4 Mar 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
23 Feb 2027
4 Mar 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
15 Mar 2027
24 Mar 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
15 Mar 2027
24 Mar 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
15 Mar 2027
24 Mar 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
27 Mar 2027
5 Apr 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
27 Mar 2027
5 Apr 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
27 Mar 2027
5 Apr 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
8 Apr 2027
17 Apr 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
8 Apr 2027
17 Apr 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
8 Apr 2027
17 Apr 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
20 Apr 2027
29 Apr 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
20 Apr 2027
29 Apr 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
20 Apr 2027
29 Apr 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
2 May 2027
11 May 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
2 May 2027
11 May 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
2 May 2027
11 May 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
14 May 2027
23 May 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
14 May 2027
23 May 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
14 May 2027
23 May 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
26 May 2027
4 Jun 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
26 May 2027
4 Jun 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
26 May 2027
4 Jun 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
7 Aug 2027
12 Aug 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
7 Aug 2027
12 Aug 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
7 Aug 2027
12 Aug 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
21 Aug 2027
26 Aug 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
21 Aug 2027
26 Aug 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
21 Aug 2027
26 Aug 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
29 Aug 2027
3 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
29 Aug 2027
3 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
29 Aug 2027
3 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
4 Sep 2027
9 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
4 Sep 2027
9 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
4 Sep 2027
9 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
11 Sep 2027
16 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
11 Sep 2027
16 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
11 Sep 2027
16 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
18 Sep 2027
23 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
18 Sep 2027
23 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
18 Sep 2027
23 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
25 Sep 2027
30 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
25 Sep 2027
30 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
25 Sep 2027
30 Sep 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
2 Oct 2027
7 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
2 Oct 2027
7 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
2 Oct 2027
7 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
9 Oct 2027
14 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
9 Oct 2027
14 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
9 Oct 2027
14 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
16 Oct 2027
21 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
16 Oct 2027
21 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
16 Oct 2027
21 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
24 Oct 2027
29 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
24 Oct 2027
29 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
24 Oct 2027
29 Oct 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
1 Nov 2027
6 Nov 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Double Cabin £2312
1 Nov 2027
6 Nov 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Twin Cabin £2312
1 Nov 2027
6 Nov 2027
5 Nights Sea of Cortez 5nights5days Deluxe Double Cabin £2312
29 Nov 2027
8 Dec 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
29 Nov 2027
8 Dec 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
29 Nov 2027
8 Dec 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
11 Dec 2027
20 Dec 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440
11 Dec 2027
20 Dec 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
11 Dec 2027
20 Dec 2027
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
27 Dec 2027
5 Jan 2028
9 Nights Socorro Islands Double Cabin £3440
27 Dec 2027
5 Jan 2028
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Twin Cabin £3440
27 Dec 2027
5 Jan 2028
9 Nights Socorro Islands Deluxe Double Cabin £3440