Solmar V, in conjunction with Great White Adventures, offers submersible cage diving on our Isla Guadalupe expeditions.
Isla Guadalupe, Mexico is the marquis destination for viewing Great White Sharks. it has a reputation as the world’s best place to encounter these animals and is home to arguably the most prolific population of Great Whales on earth.
The MV Solmar V in Isla Guadalupe
The waters surrounding the island are a Mexican national biosphere reserve, and we are a proud partner in marine conservation and research.
Isla Guadalupe is a utopia for photographers, videographers and shark fans who long for pristine views and close encounters. The sharks here are mostly large sub-adults between 8′-15′ and do not bear many mating scars, which makes them makes them perfect models for your camera. Larger mature female sharks typically begin arriving at the island in October. Visibility is exceptional, averaging 90-100 ft. or more and water temperatures are 65-72 degrees.
The submersible cage allows us to descend a little further into the world of the Great White Shark. Although the submersible cage is only 20′ below the surface of the water, it provides a completely different perspective to your Great White Shark diving experience. A Great White Adventures safety diver escorts one diver at a time on these 20-minute dives. We rotate all divers who wish to experience the submersible cage as many times as conditions will allow. The view offered by the submersible cage is a photographers’ dream come true. You are actually surrounded on all sides by the apex predator of the sea. We have had an exceptional response from our guests about how phenomenal this experience is. Both professional and amateur photographers rave about the different angles available to capture the mighty Great White Sharks of Isla Guadalupe.
Total itinerary is 4 nights on Solmar V returning to San Diego on Day 05 and includes all meals, snacks, soft drinks and beer. While on the Solmar V, you will enjoy gourmet dining daily and wine will be served with dinner. Hope to see you aboard!
Day 00 / Arrive San Diego by today
Day 01 / San Diego - Ensenada - Solmar V - Guadalupe
Luxury motor coach transfer to Ensenada, Mexico at 9 am arriving to SOLMAR V by 12 noon with immediate departure to Guadalupe Island.
Day 02 / Arrive Guadalupe - cage diving
Arrive early morning to Guadalupe Island and after setting up the cages and starting the chum line, we start rotating teams into the cages. Cage diving all day.
Days 03 & 04 / Guadalupe - cage diving - return to Ensenada
Cage diving all day to your hearts content with plenty of great photo opportunities. Remember we also have a 2 man cage that is lowered 20 ft. for a different perspective. Must be certified for this cage and you are accompanied by one of our shark experts. Start back to Ensenada at the end of Day 04.
Day 05 / Ensenada - San Diego
Arrive to port mid-day where the luxury motor coach will be waiting to take you back to San Diego. Return time to San Diego is between 4 - 6 pm depending on border traffic. We recommend arranging your flights after 8 pm this evening or the next day. We can help with hotel arrangements this evening or you can book your own at one of the online agencies such as Expedia or Travelocity.
5D Trip Cost
- US$2,900 Per Person
Trip Cost Includes
- Return bus transfer San Diego - Ensenada - San Diego
- Accommodation in double occupancy stateroom with private head/shower
- 3 gourmet meals per day, snacks, beverages including soft drinks, beer and wine with dinner (any other alcoholic drinks are extra)
- All diving with weight system
- Reserve permits
Trip Cost Excludes
- All airfare & airport taxes
- 10% Mexican Tax
- All pre and post-trip hotel stays
- Gear rental
- Mexican tourist entry visa ($25)
- Satellite phone calls and emails-available at nominal cost
Note A fuel surcharge may be imposed if diesel prices spike, but will be capped at a max of US$75 per passenger.
2008 Departure Dates
- Aug 04 - 08
- Aug 09 - 13
- Aug 14 - 18
- Aug 19 - 23
- Aug 24 - 30
- Aug 31 - Sep 04
- Sep 07 - 11
- Sep 12 - 16
- Sep 17 - 21
- Sep 22 - 28
- Sep 27 - Oct 01
- Oct 02 - 06
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Solmar V
The Solmar V is a 112’ luxury live-aboard dive vessel based in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico since 1992.
Now under new ownership, the Solmar V is a true four-season liveaboard that takes advantage of weather patterns to provide optimal diving year-round.
We journey 250 miles south of Los Cabos into the eastern Pacific Ocean to the Revillagigedos Islands - more commonly known as the Socorro Islands - to dance with the Giant Pacific manta ray, cavort with dolphins, dodge seven different species of sharks and thrill to an occasional lucky interaction with the migrating humpback whale population. This is remote, adventure diving at its finest.
The Sea of Cortez is one of the youngest and most fertile seas on earth, containing over 850 species of reef fish, as well as the famous flying mobulas and an assortment of schooling pelagics and tropicals. We’ve been diving the Sea of Cortez for over 25 years, and we call it home.
In August and September, we are based in Ensenada, Mexico and follow the ultimate apex predator to Guadalupe Island, 180 miles offshore. This is rapidly becoming the world’s best location to dive in custom-built shark cages with great white sharks. Because we use hookah instead of scuba tanks on these trips, you do not need to be a certified scuba diver to enjoy the rush of going eyeball to eyeball with a 16′ great white shark.