Manta Rays met us at every dive

Today we returned to San Benedicto and dove “The Boiler”. More challenging to get on and off the skiffs, but we had 4 days to learn. The 4 teams managed well. The new challenge was worth the returns. Manta Rays met us at every turn. Many of us saw Hammerheads, but rarely as close as […]

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Amazing Dive Guides at Socorro

Took a trip on Belle-Amie in mid May with these two experienced dive masters as crew. Right away I had noticed their attention to detail and humble work constantly cleaning and prepping various things on the boat. It was almost a 30 hour trip to the first island. They never waivered or acted annoyed at […]

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Sharknado” on the first dive!

We spent the entire day at Roca Partida and made four dives in different areas around “The Rock”. We met schooling White Tip sharks in what can only be described as a “Sharknado” on the first dive. There were also many Yellowtail tuna on all of our dives. Unfortunately none of them appeared on our […]

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massive black Manta and several Chevron Mantas

Today we dove off the island of Socorro at Punta Tosca. Another field day for Manta lovers, but then again who isn’t? We dove with one massive black Manta and several Chevron Mantas. All of them seemed as interested in us as we were of them. Who shot the best video is already a point […]

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Nautilus Explorer is Mantas and dolphins galore!

Nautilus Explorer greeted us with such a professional, friendly, and safety-oriented crew. As an experienced scuba diver, they still briefed us and guided us every step of the way. I always felt safe, and they were punctual and helpful for all of the 3, but mostly 4 dives a day. We would wake up to […]

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Incredible Trip to Socorro!

Day Three of the Belle Amie dive trip to Socorro Island really delivered. It started out with an incredible 15 minute show from Giant Manta’s, followed by a close encounter with Silky Sharks. The Hammerheads joined the party soon after but when Xavier, our dive guide made a strategic location move, we enjoyed the most […]

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