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Dive Review of Valentina in
Mexico (Western)/Revillagigedo Islands/Socorro

Valentina: "Great Boat/Customer Service", Nov, 2021,

by ROBERT PECORARO, HI, US (Contributor Contributor 15 reports with 8 Helpful votes). Report 11792.

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

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 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
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Comments The Valentina was easily one of the best liveaboards that I have ever taken. The level of service was second to none. The boat layout was perfect for diving. Our room was large, had plenty of storage and a nice, spacious bathroom. I understand that there are larger and smaller cabins as well. The dive deck was nicely arranged with a large camera table and plenty of storage space for camera and dive gear. They had 2 dedicated camera rinses and an outside charging station to avoid charging in the rooms. They also had 2 warm water outdoor showers. The lounge was spacious and comfortable and there was plent ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Valentina   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Continental US, Hawaii, caribbean, Indo Pacific, Africa, Asia, South Pacific, Antarctica
Closest Airport SJD - Los Cabos Getting There Boat transports to San Jose del Cabo from SJD

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 77-80°F / 25-27°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 40-80 Ft/ 12-24 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions Must dive with a guide
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas Squadrons
Dolphins 1 or 2 Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals 1 stars 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 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments Plenty of space and dedicated rinse buckets. Careful handling while recovering during diving. ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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