Incredible site, with multitude of fish species, 100+ school of grouper, counted 23 moray eels, 4 were in holes within 4 feet of one another. Narrow swims through vertical rock formations. Crew did an amazing job spotting this site….great day of exploratory diving. Most diversity of fish species I have seen and the health of the reef […]
Read MoreToday we visited a small group of Islets, Ten Miles North East of Isla San Jose on the West shores of the Sea of Cortez – Las Animas which means “Spirit Islands”. We started off the morning with a dive on the south wall. The dive was alive! Schooling Barracudas, an abundance of Octopus, Nudibranchs, seahorses […]
Read MoreAmanda was a disturbance, a minor blemish on an otherwise clear and sunny forecast, ideal conditions for a Socorro trip. A great time to go diving. In a short time she became a full blown Hurricane. Wet and wild. 300 miles South of Socorro. Pushing a huge wave train ahead of her to cover our […]
Read MoreSafety is number 1 on the Nautilus Explorer. We don’t just say that, we mean it. For example, all of our Captains, mates and engineers and most of our divemasters are trained and certified first-responders and we carry very complete medical kit onboard.. We have been watching tropical storm amanda for the last week as […]
Read MoreLiving and diving on the Nautilus Swell in Canada for so long has made me forget just how beautiful the southern waters can be. I’m two days in on a ten day trip and already ive seen 4 different species of sharks! Galapagos, Silky, Hammerhead and White Tip sharks have surrounded myself and the guests […]
Read MoreOur third day at Roca Partida and every dive brings new surprises. Visibility is not that good, but we get to see so many sharks and schools of fish that this doesn’t make the experience any less great. Almost every dive we encounter Galapagos, Silky, White Tip and Silver Tip sharks. In the last two […]
Read MoreWhat a treat at Roca Partida! A few minutes before the third dive of the day I was getting the skiffs warmed up and ready to load guests when a dark shadow passed a few feet below the stern of the Nautilus Explorer. At first glance, I assumed it was a giant manta. I was […]
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