Adventure Liveaboard Overview

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Adventure liveaboard dive boat anchored in calm water
Onboard the 100-foot (30 m) Adventure, there’s room for 19 guests in 10 cabins.
Outside, relax on the partially shaded sundeck, dotted with chairs and lounges.
Sun loungers can be found at the front of the boat.
All cabins are on the lower deck. There are two outer cabins with sea-view windows. Each cabin sleeps two people in bunk-style beds.
The plate service onboard Adventure features local food with vegan options available.
First built in 1977, Adventure was fully renovated in 2011 to be a modern-yet-basic liveaboard.
Most dives are done via tender, and there’s nitrox onboard for a surcharge.
The waters bursting with marine life in such a rare abundance that you’ll find dolphins, whales, rays, turtles, hammerheads, and hundreds of species of fish
Diving in Socorro often means you'll get to see schooling hammerheads.
The mantas of Socorro are famously friendly and curious.
It's nearly guaranteed that you'll see sharks on either Adventure itinerary.

Diving in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez and the Revillagigedo Islands is a must for any serious diver. The waters are clear and bursting with marine life in such a rare abundance that you’ll find dolphins, whales, rays, turtles, hammerheads, and hundreds of species of fish—big and small. The Adventure liveaboard takes divers to the most pristine dive sites of Baja California, Mexico.

Onboard the 100-foot (30 m) dive boat, there’s room for 19 guests in 10 cabins. First built in 1977, Adventure was fully renovated in 2011 to be a modern-yet-basic liveaboard with all the necessities you need to dive, eat, and sleep. The boat is also available for private hire for education, research, and leisure purposes. Custom trips can range from marine research to astronomy.

Keep reading as we dive into our review of Adventure.

About this overview

To help you decide whether this liveaboard fits your dive style, budget, and comfort needs, we’ve researched the boat, itinerary, onboard experience, diving setup, and overall value.
We review liveaboards based on the details that matter most during a multi-day dive trip, including cabins, food, crew support, dive operations, safety, route quality, and how the boat compares with similar options in the destination.

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Things we like:

  • Prime dive sites in Baja California, Mexico
  • Diving with pelagics
  • Custom trips
  • Watersports activities for non-divers

Things we don't like:

  • Shared bathroom
  • Some cabins have no windows
  • National park fees are not included

Diving on the Adventure

The dive scene in Baja California has something for everyone, from shark diving to macro life, drift dives, sea lions, and whale sightings. Depending on the time of year, your interests, and your level of comfort, Adventure offers two itineraries.

Closer to land, between August and November, Adventure sails around the Sea Cortez. This itinerary starts and ends in La Paz, and visits all the best dive sites along the Baja California coast. This 5-day or 9-day itinerary is all about sea lions, critters, reefs, mobula rays, and wrecks. You can expect to log three dives per day.

Out into the open sea, between November and May, Adventure visits the Revillagigedo Islands, which includes the world-famous Socorro Island. Departing from Cabo, this 9-day itinerary is for advanced divers who seek adventure by diving in strong currents and swimming with pelagics like manta rays, whale sharks, and schooling hammerhead sharks and tiger sharks. Sightings of humpback whales are also common. On this itinerary, you can log up to 19 dives in total.

Either way, most dives are done via tender, and there’s nitrox onboard for a surcharge. Rental gear is available onboard, but for safety reasons, it’s highly recommended you have your own dive computer and SMB. Because of the somewhat challenging dive conditions, you must be at least an Open Water diver with 30 logged dives.

For non-divers, Adventure also offers snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding.

Highlights:

  • Guests must be at least Open Water diver with 30 logged dives
  • Two itineraries around Baja California, Mexico
  • Non-diving water sports activities available

Onboard the Adventure

Strong and fast, the Adventure liveaboard was first built in 1977 and renovated in 2011 to accommodate 19 people in 10 cabins.

All cabins are on the lower deck. There are two outer cabins with sea-view windows. Each cabin sleeps two people in bunk-style beds. There are also two indoor double cabins with no windows. These sleep two people in bunk-style beds. Two more indoor cabins feature bunk beds and an occupancy of four people per cabin.

All cabins have AC, a sink with hot water, a vanity mirror, individual reading lights, and electrical outlets for charging. There are no ensuite bathrooms. There are, however, seven shared bathrooms, separate for men and women.

On the main deck, there is an air-conditioned salon and dining room. This serves as the main social hub on Adventure, with an audio and entertainment system. Outside, relax on the partially shaded sundeck, dotted with chairs and lounges. More sun lounges can be found at the front of the boat, with a sweeping view over Baja California.

Adventure’s dive deck takes up most of the space on the main deck. There are benches to get ready for the dive and store your gear, as well as fresh water and air to clean your equipment. Photographers will appreciate the separate rinse tank for cameras. Access the water and tenders via one big staircase that leads onto a spacious, water-level platform.

Highlights:

  • Bunk-style beds
  • Shared bathrooms
  • Some cabins have no windows
  • Easy-access dive platform

Dining onboard the Adventure

The plate service onboard Adventure features local food with vegan options available. For allergies and other dietary requirements, please notify the crew upon booking.

Snacks are available all day, as well as soft drinks and hot beverages. At dinner, you can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. Beer, cocktails, and other spirits are available at extra cost.

  Highlights:

  • Plate service
  • Free wine with dinner
  • Vegan options available

Things we like:

  • Prime dive sites in Baja California, Mexico
  • Diving with pelagics
  • Custom trips
  • Watersports activities for non-divers

Things we don't like:

  • Shared bathroom
  • Some cabins have no windows
  • National park fees are not included
Key facts
Year built: 1977
Max divers: 19
Rental equip: Yes ($)
Camera station: Yes
Internet: No
Min logged dives: No minimum
Nitrox: Yes ($)
Aircon: Yes
Trip length: 8+ Nights
Price range: Mid-range
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