Amazing Diving Cruise on the Luxurious Nautilus Belle Amie Ship. Trip 1907wd
Led by Mrs. Sigala Shoham
This cruise takes you to one of the top dive sites in the world, including the famous Roca Partida.
May is known as Bait Ball season, during which the area experiences some of the highest biomass levels globally,
meaning an abundance of fish, including schools of sharks.
The Socorro Islands are renowned for the unique behavior of the Pacific manta rays that approach divers and even dive with them,
a phenomenon that only occurs here. There are also resident pods of dolphins that regularly approach divers during dives.
For those interested, after the cruise, we'll enjoy several days of extreme nature experiences around La Paz,
where we’ll seek out orca pods and schools of mobula rays that appear in this region in May.
Trip itinerary without the Orca and Mobula Extension:
May 2, 2025
Flights from Tel Aviv to Mexico City. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel near the airport with bed and breakfast.
May 3, 2025
Morning flight to Cabo. Upon arrival in Cabo, transfer to a hotel for one night with bed and breakfast.
Free time to acclimate, relax in Cabo, and prepare for the cruise the next day.
May 4 – May 12, 2025
9-day cruise with dives at the best sites in the region and some of the top in the world. 6 days of diving.
May 12, 2025
Disembark from the ship and transfer to the airport for return flights home.
Optional Extended Itinerary: Orca and Mobula Rays
May 12, 2025
After disembarking from the ship, transfer to the La Paz area and check-in at a lodge in LA VENTANA.
May 13 – May 15, 2025
Three days of activities to locate and snorkel with orca and mobula ray pods (and any other sea life the ocean offers).
Each day we’ll head out on a boat for several hours to track the wildlife.
This is an extreme activity and includes extended time on the ocean each day.
All in-water activities with the animals are done by snorkeling.
May 16, 2025
After breakfast, transfer to the La Paz airport and flights all the way back to Tel Aviv.
Flights without the La Paz Extension:
Outbound
- May 2: Tel Aviv 04:45 – Amsterdam 08:45 (KLM, 5:00 hours)
- May 2: Amsterdam 14:30 – Mexico City 18:00 (KLM, 11:30 hours)
- May 3: Mexico City 08:35 – Cabo San Lucas 10:05 (Aeromexico, 2:30 hours)
Return
- May 12: San Jose Cabo 15:00 – Mexico City 18:20 (Aeromexico, 2:20 hours)
- May 12: Mexico City 20:05 – Amsterdam 14:45 on May 13 (KLM, 10:40 hours)
- May 13: Amsterdam 21:05 – Tel Aviv 02:35 on May 14 (KLM, 4:30 hours)
Flights with the La Paz Extension:
Outbound
- Same as above
Return
- May 16: La Paz 13:40 – Mexico City 17:05 (Aeromexico, 2:25 hours)
- May 16: Mexico City 20:05 – Amsterdam 14:45 on May 17 (KLM, 10:40 hours)
- May 17: Amsterdam 21:05 – Tel Aviv 02:35 on May 18 (KLM, 4:30 hours)
Trip Price
Without the La Paz extension: $6,190 per person in a double room (excluding flights: $4,700)
With the La Paz extension: $7,950 per person in a double room (excluding flights: $6,450)
Note: Prices may vary slightly based on the timing of flight bookings.
Cabin Upgrades on the Ship
- Superior Cabin: additional $500 per person
- Premium Cabin: additional $1,000 per person
Price Includes:
Guidance by Sigala Shoham, flights (subject to change if not booked in advance or if choosing an alternate flight option),
the described diving cruise, instruction, tanks and weights, all meals on board, soft drinks, local wine, and beer during dinner,
transfers, Mexican VAT, and the La Paz program for those who join this section.
In La Paz – includes breakfast and light lunches during sea activities.
Price Excludes:
Equipment rental, tips – $200, Nitrox – $150, Socorro Reserve fee – approx. $490, port tax – $35, and any items not listed in “Price Includes.”
Payment Terms:
10% upon registration
Additional 40% by July 2024
Remaining 50% due 90 days before the trip
Cancellation Terms:
We recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover cancellations for critical reasons.
WildDive is not responsible for flight delays or cancellations by airlines.
Should there be any changes to flights, WildDive will gladly assist participants in finding a suitable solution.
Cruise Cancellation
- Up to 121 days before the trip: 10% cancellation fee
- 120 to 91 days before the trip: 40% cancellation fee
- Less than 91 days before the trip: 100% cancellation fee
Flight Cancellation
- Cancellation fee: $300
- Change fee: $100 plus any difference in fare, if applicable
Baggage Limit: 23 kg for checked luggage + 8 kg for carry-on. Occasionally, up to 5 kg overweight may be permitted.