Dive with giant oceanic mantas at Socorro in Mexico's Revillagigedo Archipelago, where curious 7-metre mantas approach divers at remote volcanic cleaning stations. Reached only by liveaboard from Cabo San Lucas, this UNESCO marine reserve also delivers sharks, dolphins and, in winter, humpback whales, with strict park rules to protect the wildlife. The season runs from November to June, best from November to December for mantas.
Dive with giant oceanic mantas at Socorro in Mexico's Revillagigedo Archipelago, where curious 7-metre mantas approach divers at remote volcanic cleaning stations. Reached only by liveaboard from Cabo San Lucas, this UNESCO marine reserve also delivers sharks, dolphins and, in winter, humpback whales, with strict park rules to protect the wildlife. The season runs from November to June, best from November to December for mantas.
Up to 92% sighting chance in Socorro / Revillagigedo (Mexico). Best months: December, November, May.
November to June, with giant mantas most abundant from November to December; humpback whales arrive January to March and whale sharks in April and May.
Only by liveaboard, on a crossing of about 24 hours from Cabo San Lucas; there is no land-based diving.
Liveaboard trips run roughly US$3,600 to US$4,200 per week, plus a park fee of about US$210 per diving day (2026 prices).
Yes, the archipelago is a strictly regulated UNESCO reserve; do not touch or chase the mantas and follow the marine park guidelines.
