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Dive Review of Solmar V in
Mexico (Western)/Socorro Islands

Solmar V: "Socorro Islands aboard the Solmar V", Jun, 2014,

by John J. Sambogna, MA, US (Reviewer Reviewer 4 reports with 5 Helpful votes). Report 7868 has 1 Helpful vote.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 5 stars Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 1 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments Socorro lived up to its reputation for big animal encounters. I was on the last trip of the season and we still managed to see; giant mantas - too many to count, sharks - silver tips, Galapagos, silkys and hammerheads. No schooling hammerheads because the schools were too deep. 1 juvenile whale shark. Pods of dolphins that swam with the divers. Occasional tuna. Lots of schooling fish, morays and octopus.

The crew of the SolmarV is very professional. The dive masters were knowledgeable and gave detailed dive briefings. The food was great and they kept us well fed.

Most dives were from pangas(inflatables) and the drivers were excellent at finding you and picking you up at the end of the dive.

Rooms are a smaller than other boats, but very comfortable and clean.
Websites Solmar V   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Bahamas, Belize, FL Keys, T&C, Grand Cayman, USVI, BVI, Dominica, Bonaire, New England
Closest Airport SJD Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas currents
Water Temp 73-76°F / 23-24°C Wetsuit Thickness 5
Water Visibility 35-75 Ft/ 11-23 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions No deco diving, 130ft max
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas Squadrons
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks 1 or 2
Turtles None Whales None
Corals N/A Tropical Fish N/A
Small Critters 2 stars Large Fish 5 stars
Large Pelagics 5 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 5 stars Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 5 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments I use a GoPro, but there seemed to be enough space for the pros to setup their gear.
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