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Valentina is a diving liveaboard managed by Fun Azul Fleet that depending on the seasons runs trips to Socorro archipelago and the Sea of Cortez. It can accommodate up to 20 guests.

Date 05/09/26 to 10/09/26
Duration 5 nights
Boat Valentina
Destination Sea of Cortez
Departure La Paz
Arrival La Paz
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Description

Boat

Valentina is a 38 meters long, 10 meters wide deluxe steel vessel, cruises at 12 knots per hour. It was originally built in 1999, then after a long reconstruction period, it was re-born as a Fun Azul Fleet dive liveaboard back in 2013. Fun Azul Fleet has 15 years of experience in the Baja Peninsula providing diving cruise services with unbeatablly friendly crew.

Valentina has an indoor dining area, also used as lounge area, located on upper deck. It’s a luminous room, fitted out with cosy sofas and chairs, large flat TV screen and DVD player, and a library.

Delicious Mexican food ,European, Asian dishes can be offered during the cruise, the chef will even make a typical Mexican BBQ dinner when possible. All meals are buffet style consists of vegetables, rice, pasta, soup, fish, beef, Sashimi(raw fish), Tacos, ceviche ets.

Valentina also offer an open Bar with complimentary beverage including draft-beer and soft drinks.

On the sundeck, there is a large sitting area with another open bar, as well as audio equipments for guests to enjoy resting between dive.

The large diving platform is well laid out, with compartment for your diving gear, a central camera table with two levels, a shower with hot water, Water entries are done from two tenders boats.


Cabin

Valentina has 10 comfortable guest cabins, accommodating up to 20 guests on board:

All cabins are air conditioned and have ensuite bathroom, ample storage space, mirror, hair dryer, outlets with 110V power.

2 Deluxe Cabins :
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with one double bed and one single bed (non-bunk), windows.

1 Deluxe Cabin :
Located on the main deck, this cabin only have one double bed, great for a couple, windows.

7 Deluxe Cabins :
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with one double bed and one single bed in bunk style, windows.


Diving

  • 3 to 4 dives per diving day, depending on conditions.

  • All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

  • No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure (Socorro)

  • 1 dive will be provided on the day of departure (Sea of Cortez)

  • Divers must reach AOW with at least 50 logged dives for Socorro.


Other Information

  • Nitrox:Available with additional charge
  • 15L Tanks:Available with additional charge
  • REBREATHER Dive:Not available at the moment
  • Technical Dive:Not available at the moment
  • Dive Equipment Rental:Available with additional charge
  • Dive insurance:Divers must have valid dive insurance
  • Wi-Fi Internet :Not available at the moment
  • Laundry Service:Not available at the moment
  • Massage Service:Not available at the moment
  • Payment on board:Cash only (USD)
  • Crew Number:Unknown, include 3 - 4 dive guides

Cabins & prices

Included

  • Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
  • Dinner ashore the night before disembarkation
  • Complimentary alcoholic beverage with dinner
  • Soft drinks
  • Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
  • Dive guide service
  • Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
  • Boat accident insurance
  • Cabin cleaning service

Not included

  • Domestic flights in destination country
  • Marine park fees & Port fees
  • Dive equipment rentals
  • Larger tank (15 L)
  • Nitrox fills
  • Dive courses on board
  • Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
  • Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
  • Crew gratuity

More

Destinations Socorro Islands, Sea of Cortez
Facilities Nitrox support, Camera Station
Languages spoken English, Japanese, Spanish

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing for Valentina varies by cabin type, route and duration. Most trips start from $2,401 per person. Live prices and current availability are listed on the Schedules tab. Contact our dive team for a custom quote or private charter pricing.
Standard inclusions: airport and hotel transfers, full-board meals, soft drinks, diving (tanks, weights, weight belts), dive guide service, land excursions, cabin towels and toiletries, Wi-Fi and boat accident insurance. Excludes: international and domestic flights, marine park fees, fuel surcharge, dive and travel insurance, equipment rental, nitrox fills, alcohol, gratuity.
Sea of Cortez offers year-round diving with two distinct seasons. Manta and warmer water characterise the wet season, while larger pelagics and cooler water mark the dry season. Browse upcoming departures by month on the Schedules tab to pick the best window for your travel dates.
Most Valentina routes require Open Water certification with at least 50 logged dives. Some sites with strong currents require Advanced Open Water. Check the Useful Information tab on this page for destination-specific requirements.
Valentina hosts up to 16 divers per departure. The small group ratio means personalised service, flexible dive scheduling and minimal waiting between dives.
The crew speaks English, Japanese, Spanish. Dive briefings are given in English with translation available on request. International dive guides accompany selected departures.
Browse live departures on the Schedules tab. Each row links to the booking page with date, route and confirmed pricing. For private charters or custom itineraries, contact the Dive and Cruise dive team via the form below. No booking fees.
Full refund up to 90 days before departure, sliding scale thereafter. Travel insurance covering trip cancellation is strongly recommended and mandatory for some destinations. See the booking terms for full details.
Yes. Valid dive insurance covering emergency evacuation, hyperbaric treatment and diving accidents is mandatory on all Valentina departures. We also recommend travel insurance with trip cancellation coverage. Proof of insurance is checked at embarkation.
Valentina operates across Sea of Cortez. Expect schooling pelagics, reef sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, vibrant coral walls and macro critters. Seasonal highlights shift by month and region - check the destination page for the current conditions.
Nitrox is available on Valentina for an additional charge. Larger 15L tanks, rebreather support and tech diving can be arranged on request. Notify our dive team at the time of booking so we can confirm availability and add the surcharge.
Most Sea of Cortez liveaboard trips connect via a regional hub. We recommend arriving 1 day before embarkation to recover from travel and to clear any park or transit fees. Airport transfers are included in the trip price.
This specific Valentina departure runs from Sep 5 - Sep 10, 2026. Embarkation is in the afternoon of day 1, disembarkation in the morning of the final day. Plan international flights to arrive 1 day early and depart 1 day late.
This package includes 5 nights aboard Valentina. The full itinerary covers up to 20 dives across multiple sites. Check the Description tab for the day-by-day dive plan and the Schedules tab for the exact route.
Cabin options on this Valentina departure include: Classic Twin, Twin/Double, Premium Double, Premium Twin/Double. Each cabin has ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, storage and US-plug outlets. Live availability and per-person pricing by cabin are shown on the booking page.

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