Redeemable Park Fee Program only at Nautilus. Read more

Experience life more deeply.
Socorro / Guadalupe / Sea of Cortez / San Ignacio
- “”Divers have seen dolphins and baby dolphins; at least 4 different mantas, two chevrons and two blacks hammerheads, Silvertips,” News – 22 April 2021
- “”Yesterday on our two afternoon dives, our guests encountered mantas, Galapagos, hammerheads, tigers and the usual reef fish.” News – 22 April 2021
- “”It was an amazing dive, there were at least 20 dolphins playing around. One of them was pregnant and there was a baby dolphin” News – 21 April 2021
- “”One of the groups got to see Galapagos, hammerheads and silkys schooling together. In their own words: “it was fantastic”!” -” News – 21 April 2021
- “”The first dive had large schools of hammerheads, and some say sharkiest dive of the trip. With schooling Galapagos and Silver” News – 20 April 2021
Featured Upcoming Adventures
Your Home at sea
Our liveaboard diving ships were constructed with careful consideration. Relentless and obsessive attention to safety has been a cornerstone of our business from our very early days in the 1980’s.
-
Nautilus Explorer
Canadian built
132 feet long
SOLAS safety certified
Tour Ship -
Nautilus Belle Amie
Launched in 2015
147 feet long
Ultra-quiet
Tour Ship -
Nautilus UnderSea
105 feet long
Full-width superstructure
Enclosed dive deck
Tour Ship -
Nautilus Gallant Lady
116 feet long
6 large suites
1,700 horsepower
Tour Ship
We go above and beyond
Excellence in guest experience is all about you. Our focus is to ensure that you as our guest are safe and able to enjoy your vacation to the highest level.
-
Took a Selfie with a Whale Shark
Fady Egypt, 15 April 2021They sometimes hang around for at least five minutes during our safety stop and give us a farewell; until we see them again on the next dive. -
Unique Connection with the Mantas
Divemaster Martin, 14 April 2021There was no explanation for that and I’m still thinking if the manta had been alone in the ocean for a long time and only was looking for companionship or if he just loved our company. -
Humpback Whales
Divemaster Pato, 14 April 2021We dropped into the pristine blue waters and assessed the current. Noting that conditions were safe and everyone still wanted to look for whales, we made our way beyond the normal dive site. -
A Magical Moment from a Disney Movie
Divemaster Pablo, 14 April 2021Three dolphins showed up on the second dive and spent the entire dive with us. They’re the most magical animals. -
So Many Manta Rays
Divemaster Pascal, 14 April 2021These majestic giants are so curious; twisting and turning around all the divers one by one, making the most breath-taking eye contact
Our values and culture
Safety First, Always
Our culture of relentless and obsessive attention to safety has been a cornerstone of our business from our early days operating in the 1980’s.
It’s all
about YOU
Our focus is to ensure that you as our guest are safe and able to enjoy your vacation to the highest level. A happy crew makes for a happy ship and the very best in guest experience.
The best of
the best
Our ships are crewed by teams of extremely hard-working men and women from around the world who love the ocean just as much as you do.
Are you down?
Check out our trips and secure your spot today.
Blogs
- April 16th, 2021
Eco Diving: Five Tips to Become an Eco-Friendly Diver
While Earth Day officially falls on 22nd April, we believe that everyday should be a celebration of our planet and the need for its conservation. As divers, we can all act more environmentally responsible, as to quote legendary ocean explorer Dr Sylvia Earle, with “no water, no life. No blue, no green.” But don’t worry, […]
- April 5th, 2021
The Importance of Tourism: Manta Ray Conservation
Since 2018, the giant manta ray has been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The protection of the world’s oceans and all its incredible inhabitants has never been more important, and we have been working on compiling a manta identification database for the last 30 years and working specifically with the Manta Trust, […]
- March 9th, 2021
Join the Mobula Ray Migration in the Sea of Cortez
During the summer months, a truly extraordinary wildlife event takes place in the Sea of Cortez: the great mobula ray migration. From mid-May to July, thousands of mobula rays aggregate in the deep south of the Sea of Cortez, and we’re excited to unveil a new expedition to experience the mobula ray migration first-hand aboard […]
- March 3rd, 2021
Guadalupe 2021 Great White Shark Diving Season – Update
UPDATE: The closure and special proclamation for Guadalupe marine biosphere national park has been lifted, and we are cautiously optimistic that we are going to have a 2021 season. First and foremost, this is good for the sharks as it keeps illegal fishing out of the park, while allowing the continuation of science and conservation […]
- February 26th, 2021
Join Us on a Unique Expert-Led Underwater Photography Trip to Socorro
Capturing the perfect underwater photo can be tricky. While wildlife photographers make it look effortless, there are a plethora of behind-the-scenes considerations that take place, from camera technicalities to the environment composition, dive conditions and the fact that marine animals are notoriously shy. Luckily, we have some of the best underwater photography pros to teach […]
- February 11th, 2021
Giants of the Sea: Mexico Humpback Whales
Sometime every November or December, humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) from Alaska show up in the Socorro Archipelago to mate, breed and teach their new calves the skills they need to make the long migration back north in late spring. Whether hearing the dulcet tunes of these gentle giants during a dive, or, if you’re very […]