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I am headed through Cabo enroute to a Socorro liveaboard at the end of March, beginning of April 2025. I have a Canon R5 and Nauticam housing (plus all the ports, accessories, etc for it) which I plan to take with me. It is a personal use camera and housing, not engaged in any business or...

Hello, My husband and I are planning to do 1 week of cavern diving (we have AOW, single tank) in Tulum in 2025 or 2026, and would welcome perspectives on the topics below: - Season: Which months do you recommend for the best chance of sunny weather and lights in the caverns? - Dive center...

In the Mexican desert, there is a tiny ocean village of less than 200 residents that boasts some of the most abundant marine life on the planet. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Hope Spot. And it was the final stop of my Baja Expedition this past spring. Thousands of schooling Big Eye Jack and...

An unforgettable underwater journey in La Paz, Mexico, where playful sea lions steal the show! Watch as these incredible marine creatures showcase their grace and agility in a mesmerizing encounter. Dive into the vibrant world of the Sea of Cortez, exploring rich coral reefs and vibrant marine...

Hello, we are planing a 30 days trip over Christmas and January, flying form Europe, from which we would like to allocate up to half (depending on costs) to diving. We have not decided where to go yet, but one of the three or even two alternatives we are considering is fly to GUA, do Guatemala...

Banco Chinchorro... Well off the beaten path, how about XTC Dive Center and the Flying Cloud Hotel. The way Mexico was 50 years ago. A 5-hour drive from the Cancun Airport. Xcalak and the Great Mayan Reef. Reefs, wrecks and more! Summer - July, August, and September - is the season to dive the...

If you were ever wondering what it was like to dive with thousands of mobula ray and experience the presence of the oceans foremost apex predator, the orca! Watch below! By far the most exhilirating trip I have ever been on. If you enjoy, consider sharing with friends and family. And this is...

Last minute trip. Apologize about cross posting. I’ve got a budget of about $3,000 max for a week including hotel, diving, dining. Is there a clear winner - Bahama v Cozumel July and august? And if Bahamas which is the best low budget island and hotel , resort , operator? I’d like to do three...

Base in NA, recently got my ow & aow, looking for somewhere not too expensive to increase my logged dives (37 more to go to Galapagos:confined: Planning my next trip for December. Would like to freedive and scuba. Done some research and I'm not too sure what to choose: Cozumel & tulum cenotes...

Hello SB! My partner and I are thinking about planning a trip to try and see some big fish in early December, right after Thanksgiving. If we go with just us or a smaller group, I'd like to stick to avoiding Cabo San Lucas altogether and exploring Cabo Pulmo and La Paz instead. Was envisioning...

Hi, After reading tons of posts and till confused more than ever, I am here to ask for some advice for creating an itinerary from Belize to Yucatan. We are a couple with AOW cert and 100+ dives. We try to stay economical (cheapest hostels) but can pay more for great diving. Have been travelling...

Hi everyone, I want to go and dive in Mexico in July. I have about 25 days. Any tips would be much appreciated. I was maybe thinking of spending half in Isla Mujeres - I've seen there's whalesharks there then - is there other nice stuff there too? I was then thinking of going to the Sea of...

Inspired by @DandyDon Mexican woman killed in shark attack while swimming with 5-year-old daughter: Officials

A quick Cozumel trip report. I have just returned from Cozumel where I did six days diving with Aldora. I could not be happier with the experience. This was my first trip to Mexico since I was a child. I can typically be found somewhere in Asia but wanted to give Mexico a try. It’s a...

With increased violence and all out cartel war on in Sinaloa due to the arrest of Guzman's son, multiple countries now advising their citizens to stay away or travel with increased caution if they go to Mexico. I myself have Socorro trip booked in February. Is anyone else following the news and...

To our friends and beloved customers; Cantamar Liveaboards (BCS Buceo y Servicio, SA de CV) a Mexican corporation who owns and operates the M/V Cassiopea SCUBA liveaboard ship, has decided to leave the agreement with Aggressor Fleet, which was in place since 2017. Effective inmediately, the...

Looking for a great way to start 2023 - Come dive at Socorro Islands on the Solmar V.

Just got back from the sorocco aggressor 1st trip of the year. 17 dives offered. We lost three due to a compressors failing on day one and the second failing on day two. The good: Mantas, on nearly every dive. We also had three dives with close encounters with dolphins one of which lasted...

Monchges / Atlantis / Shark Caves / Puedia Atrcivezada / Banderas and the unerwater museum Musa Reefs. Plenty of fish what our recent dives elsewhere have...

Aldora Villas - 40% Off Last Minute - Nov 2022 Cozumel - Aldora Villas, the place to stay and Aldora Divers, the dive op to use! Travel to Cozumel this November and take advantage of the 40% discount at this great destination perched right on the ocean. A trip to Cozumel doesn't get any better...