Mexico · Revillagigedo Islands

Roca Partida

Best time to dive

November to June; August to October

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Hammerhead sharkLikely
  • Manta rayLikely
  • Whale sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - no - liveaboard scuba only

Safety notes

strong/unpredictable current and surge at safety-stop depth; extreme remoteness (24hr+ from medical care); protected-species no-touch ethos; no gloves or reef hooks permitted anywhere in the park

Permits & fees

Revillagigedo National Park (CONANP) diving fee 3,622.02 MXN per diving day (~$190 USD) as of Jan 2025, doubled from prior 1,811 MXN; exemptions for divers 60+ and students/teachers; collected via liveaboard operator

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Cabo San Lucas (liveaboard)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.