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5 Totally Different Sea Of Cortez Trips

  • Post author By Captain Mike
  • Post date 2023-05-26
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By Captain Mike on May 26th, 2023 in Captain Mike, Sea of Cortez

I have recently completed a trip to the Socorro Islands aboard the Nautilus Explorer and have been extremely moved by the experience, not only the breathtaking dives in one of the best diving sites in the world but also the incredible hospitality on board the ship.

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Whales have started to return to La Baja

Whales have started to return to La Baja

  • Post author By Captain Mike
  • Post date 2022-11-30
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By Captain Mike on November 30th, 2022 in Baja California Peninsula, Captain Mike, Noon Reports

Whales have started to return to La Baja. We had the most incredible encounter yesterday with a newborn humpback whale calf. Literally one hour old. This cute little guy was pristine and gorgeous and reminds us of how special the ocean is. And how delicate the balance is. The gray whales are back at San […]

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Top Reasons to Dive Socorro

Top 5 Reasons to Dive Socorro This October & November

  • Post author By Captain Mike
  • Post date 2022-09-30
By Captain Mike on September 30th, 2022 in Captain Mike, Socorro

C’mon. Let’s go diving. Our Socorro trips are mostly sold out years ahead of time but with the government changes in Mexico, we have been able to schedule 7 brand new trips to Socorro this fall.

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  • Tags dolphins, giant manta, Hammerhead shark, sharks
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Blue Whales & Fin Whales, One of the Most Amazing Big Animals I Have Ever Seen

  • Post author By Captain Mike
  • Post date 2022-02-01
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By Captain Mike on February 1st, 2022 in Baja California Peninsula, Captain Mike, San Ignacio, Sea of Cortez

Blue whales. Balaenoptera musculus. One of the most amazing big animals I have ever seen. The back of the whale just went on and on and on until we saw the tiny dorsal fin at the back.

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  • Tags baja, blue whale, fin whale, Loreto, Mechudo Corridor, whale watching
dive Gordo Banks, the best-darned dive site around Cabo San Lucas

I finally get to dive Gordo Banks, the best-darned dive site around Cabo San Lucas

  • Post author By Captain Mike
  • Post date 2021-11-16
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By Captain Mike on November 16th, 2021 in Captain Mike, Sea of Cortez, See Creatures Cabo

 For 20 years I have been captaining dive boats in the Sea of Cortez, Socorro, and Guadalupe Island and I’ve never had the chance to dive Gordo Banks.   Which really sucks because Gordo Banks has the reputation of being the best-darned dive site around Cabo San Lucas.  

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SeeCreatures San José del Cabo – Grand Opening

  • Post author By Gregory
  • Post date 2021-11-01
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By Gregory on November 1st, 2021 in Captain Mike, Sea of Cortez, See Creatures Cabo

New dive centre locations. New dive packages. New dive sites. The very latest in dive gear. That’s SeeCreatures. Combining 30 years of experience under previous ownership with staff and managers who are excited to provide the best in safety and guest experience.

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Nautilus COVID19 Safe Travel Practices

  • Post author By Captain Mike
  • Post date 2021-01-15
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By Captain Mike on January 15th, 2021 in Captain Mike, Information

COVID 19 Notice Sea of Cortez – Mandatory Safe Travel Recommendations and Requirements Soccoro – Mandatory Safe Travel Recommendations and Requirements Magdalena Bay – Mandatory Safe Travel Recommendations and Requirements San Ignacio Lagoon – Mandatory Safe Travel Recommendations and Requirements Updated Oct 7th, 2022 If you require a PCR test instead of the antigen test, […]

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