We didn’t think it would be possible to meet the expectations from our first trip with another company – we had such an amazing time we wanted to visit Guadalupe a second time. Not only were expectations met – they were exceeded, and more. Nautilus Liveaboards really know how to do it. Great food, great boat, amazing staff. The shark action was unbelievable – multiple sharks at a time and some really big ones. Thanks Nautilus for making the trip of our lifetime!
This was a trip of a lifetime & dream come true. Of course the great white sharks are AMAZING (unbelievably amazing) & the setting at Gaudalupe Island is unreal, but it’s really the Nautilus crew that made this trip so special. We can’t thank them enough for always going the extra mile & making us feel so welcome. Would absolutely recommend this experience & liveaboard to anyone. THANK YOU NAUTILUS!
The Guadalupe fur seal is one of the famous endemic pinnipedes at Guadalupe Island…but have you met the Belle Amie fur seal and the Nautilus fur shark? These two species can be observed around the back deck of the Belle Amie as well as doing headstands and having a blast in the shark cages! They are very friendly, cute and they sometimes answer to the name of Penny and Helena. Never a dull day on the Nautilus Belle Amie!
You know when you come up from a dive and the excited chatter begins? We’ve come to expect it diving Roca. The white tips were a puddle of puppies in every crevice. An octopus climbed the wall and let us know he was ready for his closeup. A lone manta hanging out at the point. Then one hammerhead then another and then several more…Now to sleep and dream of what the rock will present tomorrow. ( Report from Spring 2016. Chiara created the stained glass artwork aboard the Belle Amie)
Most divers would be shocked if they knew what was going on in the engine room and below decks of many liveaboard diving ships. Safety is not something to ever take lightly. We live and breathe safety with obsessive compliance to our Safety Management System under the watchful eyes of our external auditors. See our passenger and safety certificates here.
Captain Mike has led the way for the last twenty-seven years in consistent and relentless obsessive attention to detail, and making every trip as excellent as possible. That attention to detail shows up everywhere, from each dive briefing, to the choice of dive sites, to dinner service, to the quality and thread count of our Egyptian cotton bed sheets. We never stop stressing over the details. We never stop trying to do even better.
A happy crew makes for a happy ship and the very best in guest experience. The men and women on our ships come from around the world and share your passion for Mother Ocean. Every one of our seventy crew and thirty-five shoreside support staff in Mexico and Canada are committed to doing the best they can for you, our guests, and that shines through like a bright beacon of happiness.
Canadian shipyard built from the keel up with a thoughtful design intended to support operations from the chilly current swept waters of Alaska to the equatorial heat of Clipperton Island. Recently lengthened to 132 ft, the Explorer was the world’s first SOLAS safety certified dive boat.
The “Belle” is our newest ship, launched in 2015. At 147 feet she is a big, beautiful and very popular liveaboard that is more like a small ship than a dive boat. Guests enjoy ultra-quiet rooms, spaciousness and comfortable, stabilized crossings.
Formerly the Undersea Hunter of Cocos Island and IMAX fame, the Nautilus UnderSea is one of the most beloved live aboard dive boats in the world. With a new full-width superstructure, enclosed dive deck and lengthened to 105 ft, the UnderSea is perfect for smaller groups of just 19 divers.
Our new Gallant Lady is beautiful and combines the luxury of a Broward yacht with thoughtful liveaboard dive boat design. This 116 foot yacht features 6 large suites, accommodating 12 guests, and 1700 horsepower along with hydraulic stabilizers, speeding you wherever you want to go.
Recently we spotted a large group of Sperm whales. We had to stop! We got the skiffs in the water very very quickly and told the group to just grab their mask fins and snorkel and go see them.
Cabo Pulmo National Park, nesting in a unique landscape shaped over the last 25,000 years, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995 because of the significant diversity and importance of the marine species that inhabit the area. Today, the national park is home to 6,000 marine species.
What a start to the season! Andy and Luca Arnone were the first 2 sharks that showed up, with Luca staying around all day, displaying his awesome bait stealing ability. The wranglers had their work cut out for themselves.
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