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Dive Review of Sorocco aggressor in
Mexico (Western)/Sorocco

Sorocco aggressor : "Good, bad and ugly on sorocco aggressor", Nov, 2022,

by Jeff moore, AZ, US ( 1 report). Report 12290.

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

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 1 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 3 stars
Advanced For Subscribers Only
Comments Just got back from the sorocco aggressor 1st trip of the year.

The good: Mantas, on nearly every dive. We also had three dives with close encounters with dolphins one of which lasted nearly 10 minutes. Also lots and lots of sharks. White tip. Silver tips, hammerhead, galapagos, and silky. The manta got very close while they fed, which meant visibility was limited in the 50 to 60 range. Water temperature was general 78 to 81. I wish I would have brought my 3mm full vs my 5mm.

The ugly: the ship needed some TLC, rust was visible, and some of the wooden flooring should be replaced. Typically, ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Palau, madlives, red sea, cayman island, Florida. Turks and caicos, spain.
Closest Airport Slc San Juan cabo Getting There None, cleared MX customs with zero issues maybe 20 minutes top

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, cloudy, dry Seas calm, choppy
Water Temp 78-82°F / 26-28°C Wetsuit Thickness 5
Water Visibility 50-70 Ft/ 15-21 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions Strictly 60 minutes or less and follow the dive master/ guide.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals N/A Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

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

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 1 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
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