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Dive Review of Rocio del Mar in
Mexico (Western)/Sea of Cortes, north

Rocio del Mar: "Showing its age", Sep, 2024,

by Mary McCombie, CT, US (Sr. Contributor Sr. Contributor 28 reports with 19 Helpful votes). Report 13085.

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

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 4 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 This was my third time on Rocio, and she is really showing her age. The boat's layout has always been problematic, the dive deck far too small and the dining area awkward (wedged into the bow on the bottom deck), but this trip, I really noticed the crumbling trim, the awkwardly proportioned steps, the cramped conditions of the cabin, the stained rugs and furniture. I have heard that Mexico ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Rocio del Mar   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving all over the world
Closest Airport PHX Getting There Fly into PHX, 4.5 hour van ride to Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point)

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy, dry Seas calm, choppy, currents
Water Temp 73-81°F / 23-27°C Wetsuit Thickness 7
Water Visibility 6-30 Ft/ 2-9 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions No deco
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins None Whale Sharks 1 or 2
Turtles > 2 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 N/A
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
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