Dive For Fun · Expeditions 2028

Revillagigedo
Islands

The Mexican Pacific archipelago where mantas and sharks set the itinerary

✦ January 25 – February 03, 2028 ✦ 18 to 22 dives ✦ Liveaboard 8 nights
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The destination

Where the ocean
shows its grandeur

Less than 400km from Cabo San Lucas, the Revillagigedo Archipelago is considered one of the best diving destinations in the world. A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, the marine park is home to extraordinary concentrations of giant mantas, whitetip sharks, hammerheads and even whales.

On this exclusive expedition, Dive For Fun takes you to three islands (San Benedicto, Socorro and Roca Partida) aboard the renowned liveaboard Nautilus Explorer, over 8 nights of total immersion in the Pacific. Departing January 25, 2028, in the high season for mantas and humpback whales.

Manta in Revillagigedo
Manta Birostris · San Benedicto
3
Remote islands
18+
Dives included
8
Nights aboard
10
Expedition days
12
Group spots

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Day-by-day itinerary

10 days in the heart
of the Pacific

01
Jan 25, 2028 · Tuesday
Los Cabos – Arrival
Meeting at San Jose del Cabo airport and transfer to the hotel in Los Cabos. Accommodation with breakfast included. A night's rest before boarding.
Hotel · 1 night
02
Jan 26, 2028 · Wednesday
Boarding · Los Cabos → San Benedicto
Meeting at the port and boarding the liveaboard Nautilus Explorer. 26 to 30 hours of crossing to San Benedicto Island. Full board aboard.
Liveaboard · crossing
03
Jan 27, 2028 · Thursday
San Benedicto Island
Arrival and 3 dives. "The Boiler" is the most famous spot: giant mantas visit the area with impressive regularity.
3 dives
04
Jan 28, 2028 · Friday
San Benedicto → Socorro Islands
3 to 4 dives at San Benedicto. At sunset, 4 to 5 hours of crossing to the Socorro Islands.
3–4 dives
05
Jan 29, 2028 · Saturday
Socorro Islands
Full day at Socorro. Whitetip sharks, hammerheads and spinner dolphins keep constant company. 3 to 4 dives.
3–4 dives
06
Jan 30, 2028 · Sunday
Socorro → Roca Partida
3 to 4 dives at Socorro in the morning. At sunset, 5 to 6 hours of crossing toward Roca Partida. Itinerary set according to weather conditions.
3–4 dives
07
Jan 31, 2028 · Monday
Roca Partida
A full day at the most remote rock in the Pacific. Known for the highest density of large animals of the expedition: oceanic sharks, silky sharks and whales.
3–4 dives
08
Feb 01, 2028 · Tuesday
Roca Partida → Los Cabos
Last 3 to 4 dives at Roca Partida. At sunset, 26 to 30 hours of return crossing to Cabo San Lucas.
3–4 dives · crossing
09
Feb 02, 2028 · Wednesday
Los Cabos – Night arrival
Arrival at night. Overnight aboard with all meals included. A last night under the stars of the Pacific.
Overnight aboard
10
Feb 03, 2028 · Thursday
Disembarkation · San Jose del Cabo
Disembarkation after breakfast and transfer to San Jose del Cabo airport. End of expedition services.
End of expedition

What's included

Everything you
need aboard

🏨
Full accommodation
1 night at a hotel in Los Cabos (Hotel Tesoro) with breakfast + 8 nights aboard the liveaboard Nautilus Explorer.
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Full board aboard
All meals during the 8 days aboard. Non-alcoholic drinks included. (Alcoholic drinks not included.)
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18 to 22 dives
3 to 4 dives per day across the three islands. Night diving is not permitted in the marine park.
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Private transfers
Private transfer from the airport to the hotel, to the port and back to the airport, for groups arriving and departing together, per the itinerary.
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Travel insurance
Travel assistance card included for everyone. USD 50 surcharge for travelers over 60 years old.
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DFF organization
All the logistics, briefings, onboard guide and pre-trip support from the Dive For Fun team.

Not included

International airfare
Diving equipment
Nitrox
Mexican Fee (USD 260–318, depending on the cabin)
Marine Park Fee (USD 960 + withholding tax USD 87)
Port fee (USD 35, paid locally)
Crew tips (suggestion: 10% of the boat value, USD 400 to 600 per person)
Tips for guides and drivers
Boarding and security fees
Alcoholic drinks
Personal extras

The boat

Nautilus Explorer

Your home for 8 nights in the Mexican Pacific. From the same Nautilus fleet that has operated in Revillagigedo for over two decades, with comfortable cabins, full meals and all the infrastructure for the demanding diver.

Liveaboard Nautilus
Liveaboard Nautilus

Required documents

Prepare your
paperwork in advance

📘
Passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the boarding date (01/25/2028).
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Yellow Fever Vaccine
An International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever is required to enter Mexico.
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Visa for Mexico
Check whether your nationality requires a visa for Mexico and arrange it well in advance of the trip.

Investment

Choose your cabin

Most popular
Land package
Stateroom · Double Cabin
USD 4.995
per person (12 spots)
+ Mexican Fee: USD 260
+ Withholding tax: USD 356
+ Marine Park Fee: USD 960
+ Park withholding tax: USD 87
+ Port fee: USD 35*
8 nights on the liveaboard in a double cabin
1 night at Hotel Los Cabos with breakfast
Full board aboard
18 to 22 dives included
Private transfers
Book Stateroom
Land package
Superior Suite
USD 5.552
per person (6 spots)
+ Mexican Fee: USD 288
+ Withholding tax: USD 392
+ Marine Park Fee: USD 960
+ Park withholding tax: USD 87
+ Port fee: USD 35*
Superior suite on the liveaboard
1 night at Hotel Los Cabos with breakfast
Full board aboard
18 to 22 dives included
Private transfers
Book Superior Suite
Land package
Premium Suite
USD 6.159
per person (2 spots)
+ Mexican Fee: USD 318
+ Withholding tax: USD 430
+ Marine Park Fee: USD 960
+ Park withholding tax: USD 87
+ Port fee: USD 35*
Premium suite on the liveaboard
1 night at Hotel Los Cabos with breakfast
Full board aboard
18 to 22 dives included
Private transfers
Book Premium Suite
Land package
Standard Single Cabin
USD 6.185
per person (2 spots)
+ Mexican Fee: USD 313
+ Withholding tax: USD 433
+ Marine Park Fee: USD 960
+ Park withholding tax: USD 87
+ Port fee: USD 35*
Single cabin, total privacy
1 night at Hotel Los Cabos with breakfast
Full board aboard
18 to 22 dives included
Private transfers
Book Single Cabin
✦ Reservation
To request your reservation, the deposit is USD 1,200 per person, fully deducted at the time of the trip payment.

Installments

Dollar amounts converted at the tourism selling exchange rate on the payment day. Paid in full or in post-dated checks.

Payment month Terms
May 20261 + 9 installments
June 20261 + 8 installments
July 20261 + 7 installments
August 20261 + 6 installments
September 20261 + 5 installments
October 20261 + 4 installments
November 20261 + 3 installments
December 20261 + 2 installments
January 20271 + 1 installment
February 2027Paid in full

Cancellation policy

Transparency
at every step

More than 270 days
10%
of the package total
270 to 180 days
50%
of the package total
180 to 60 days
70%
of the package total
Less than 60 days
100%
of the package total

Reservation changes: USD 150 fee per person + any supplier penalties. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance with cancellation coverage.

Limited spots

The Pacific awaits you.
Secure your cabin.

Secure your cabin with a USD 1,200 deposit and take advantage of the best installment terms while the departure is still far off.

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*A USD 35 port fee must be paid locally in Los Cabos. Airfare is not included.

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