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Southern Sport
Southern Sport is 115-feet (35-meters) and can accommodate 18 guests in 9 cabins. Her itineraries include cage-diving with Great Whites at Guadalupe & all the Socorro excitement of Socorro.
A word from Dom : "An old-fashioned, simple dive liveaboard for those who just want to dive and aren't worried about hot tubs & luxury. She's a sturdy option for diving Socorro."..... Dominick Macan
ON BOARD SOUTHERN SPORT
4 upper deck DOUBLE / TWIN cabins up to 4 dives per day cage diving (surface & submerged) international & domestic airfare
2 beds & picture window
1 upper deck DOUBLE cabin
double bed. picture window
2 main deck TWIN cabins
2 twin beds, shared bathroom & port window
2 lower deck TWIN cabins
2 twin beds (bunk style) & port window
All cabins have air conditioning, a private shower rooom (upper & lower deck cabins) & ample storage. The main deck cabins share a bathroom.
12 liter alu tanks (DIN & INT valves)
15 liter alu tanks (at extra cost)
scuba gear rental (by advance request)
nitrox
water temperature: 70 - 80F, 21 - 26C ... 5 - 8mm wetsuit recommended
cage diving (surface & submerged) in Guadalupe
alcoholic beverages from the bar
scuba rental gear (by advance request)
15 liter tanks & nitrox
marine park & port fees
STABLE & STURDY
The Southern Sport serves the destinations of Guadalupe Island for great white shark cage diving and Socorro for spectacular diving with big animals including sharks and giant Pacific manta rays.
She's a workhorse, built for stability rather than luxury but offers the amenities that adventure divers are looking for. At the top, there's a covered seating / dining area which doubles as an exterior lounge, as there are cushions for the benches. On the main deck you'll find a good-sized, air-conditioned lounge, complete with TV/DVD, films, CDs and an assortment of books. The indoor dining room & bar are just adjacent. Cabins are located across all three decks.
The dive deck includes personal gear boxes, camera table, rinse tanks and fresh water showers.
LAYOUT & SPECS
DECK PLAN
SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 35 meters (114 feet)
9 cabins
18 guests
sun deck
nitrox on board
ITINERARIES
Southern Sport specializes in diving trips to Socorro & Revillagigedo in addition to the Guadalupe Island White Shark adventure.
The final itinerary is, of course, always dependent upon weather, sea conditions and where the best animal sightings are at any particular time of year
Sample itinerary information for Socorro:
Day 1 Pickup begins at 09:00 from guest hotels
Boarding at 10:00 and departure.
Onboard briefing
Day 2 Arrival at San Benedicto Island,
3 dives at El Cañon
Day 3 3-4 dives at The Boiler
Departure to Socorro Island
Day 4 3-4 dives at Cabo Pearce
Check-in with the Mexican Navy outpost
Day 5 3-4 dives at Socorro Island, sites can be
El Acuario or Roca O’Neal
Sailing to Roca Partida
Day 6 3-4 dives at Roca Partida
Sailing to San Benedicto Island
Day 7 3-4 dives at El Boiler or El Cañón
Sail back to Los Cabos
Day 8 Revillagigedo to Los Cabos sailing.
Late night arrival, night stay onboard.
Day 9 08:00 Deboarding.
Shuttle to San José del Cabo Hotel or Airport
Sample itinerary information for Guadalupe:
Day 1 07:00 pickup in San Diego, CA at Holiday Inn Express Old Town (Airport). Border crossing.
08:00 pickup in Tijuana, México at Hotel Palacio Azteca
11:00 boarding at Ensenada, Mexico International Terminal
Day 2 Arrival at Isla Guadalupe Great White Shark sanctuary, unlimited diving day.
Day 3 Unlimited Diving Day at Great White Sanctuary
Day 4 Unlimited Diving Day at Great White Sanctuary
Day 5 Half Diving Day at Great White Sanctuary. Departure at 14:00 to Ensenada (ENS)
Day 6 12:00 Arrival at Ensenada International Terminal.
18:00 Transfer Arrival at Tijuana, México (TIJ)
20:00 Transfer Arrival at San Diego, California ,USA, (SAN) depends on border conditions.
SOCORRO MAP
GUADALUPE MAP
READ ABOUT SOCORRO & GUADALUPE DIVING
TRAVEL & CRUISE LOGISTICS
For the Socorro Island & Revillagigedo Archipelago safari the port of departure is San José del Cabo Marina, Baja California Sur.
We recommend arrival one day before the boat's departure to avoid missed or lost flights or luggage. Southern Sport will provide the shuttle between selected hotels and the boat dock upon reservation. The boat leaves port at San José del Cabo Marina at 9:00. Getting to San Benedicto Island at Revillagigedo takes between 22 and 24 hours.
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