Socorro Group Dive Trip | Scuba Center | Nautilus UnderSeas live-aboard
Scuba Center has been selling quality scuba diving and snorkeling equipment since 1973. You will find a wide selection of scuba and snorkeling equipment at both our Eagan, Minnesota and Minneapolis, Minnesota locations. Scuba Center Eagan
1571 Century Point
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
(651) 681-8434		 Scuba Center Minneapolis
5015 Penn Ave South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
(612) 925-4818

Socorro: May 7-15, 2024*
*(An additional travel day may be required)
Nautilus Undersea | Socorro Island Diving with Scuba Center You can see giant mantas in many places around the world. But nowhere else boasts a population of giant mantas that literally seek out interaction with divers and snorkellers. If a manta looks you in the eye and feels that they can trust you, the most amazing interspecies interaction often follows. That is the magic of Socorro and something Nautilus has learned very well since their first exploratory trip there in 1978. While mantas are the main reason to voyage out to Socorro, there are lots of other animals to see, including schooling hammerheads and silky sharks, plus 10 other species of sharks, bottlenose dolphins that consistently hang out with divers at certain dive sites, large schools of pelagic fish, and, in season, humpback whales.
 
Nautilus Undersea | Socorro Island DivingThe Nautilus UnderSea first entered service in 1968 as the personal submarine tender to Dr. Perry of Perry Oceanographic. This sturdy and brave ship became one of the most famous dive boats in the world as the Undersea Hunter voyaging out to Cocos Island and in IMAX adventures around the South Pacific. Nautilus graced the ship with a massive shipyard refit including: stretching the hull out to 105 feet, a new superstructure and extended sun deck, a bulbous bow and stability system.

The Undersea accommodates up to 19 guests and offers a range of accomodations:
1 Triple Stateroom: Main deck. 2 bunk beds, with 1 of the bunks for extra storage. Ensuite with private shower and individually-controlled air conditioning.
6 Staterooms: Lower deck. Upper and lower beds. Configuration varies between the 6 staterooms. Ensuites with private showers and individually-controlled air conditioning.
ADA Compatible Stateroom: Adjacent to the dive deck. Wheelchair friendly. Twin beds. Huge window! Ensuite with private shower and individually-controlled air conditioning.
1 Premium Suite: A large premium suite on the sun deck can be configured into two full beds or one large bed. Flat screen TV, multiple windows, ensuite, plenty of storage space, individually-controlled air conditioning and easy access to the hot tub.
Socorro Islands | The World’s Friendliest Giant Mantas
Over five full dive days you will be able to experience some favourite sites such as El Canyon, the Boiler, Red Rocks, Roca Partida, Cabo Pearse, Punta Tosca and Roca Oneal. Nautilus knows that many of guests want the option of as many dives as possible and they strive to offer an average of four dives a day. On the day that we do our mandatory check in at the local navy base, you will likely have the option of three dives plus the world-famous silky shark night snorkel.
Includes:  

  • Socorro | Schooling hammerheads and silky sharks, plus 12 other species of sharks.8 nights accommodations aboard Nautilus UnderSea.

  • Up to 4 Dives per day (weather dependent)!

  • Diving: Tanks, weights and belts included.

  • Meal Plan: Three gourmet meals per day and snacks.

  • Complimentary use of kayaks and paddle boards
Not included in the package:

  • Round trip air from Minneapolis

  • $35 park fee to be paid onboard

  • Diving equipment, Nitrox, dive courses

  • Incidental charges: Individual group members will be responsible for their own charges including but not limited to beverages and bar bill, telephone, internet usage, sightseeing, equipment rental of any sort, gratuities and any other items of a personal nature.
Incidental charges: Individual group members will be responsible for their own charges including but not limited to beverages and bar bill, telephone, internet usage, sightseeing, equipment rental of any sort, gratuities and any other items of a personal nature.
Please note the following:

  • Scuba certification card required for each diver.

  • Dive Medical Insurance is required.

  • We recommend all divers purchase DAN membership

  • A passport is required for travel.
Dates: May 7-15, 2024*
Trip Cost: (double occupancy)
Premium: $5305** Stateroom: $4150** Triple: $3835**
 

**All rates quoted by Scuba Center include a 2% discount for cash/check payments.

 
Registration: An application for this trip must be completed by each traveler at the time of registration. You may pick up a trip application at either store or print out our Scuba Center Trip Application. Complete the application and fax, mail or drop off in person with a $500 non-refundable deposit per person.
For more information, contact our Travel Department.

DAN Membership & Diving Insurance

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