
Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did.
– Mark Twain
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A Truly Unforgettable Trip to SocorroOur recent liveaboard adventure on the Nautilus Belle Amie was nothing short of spectacular, largely thanks to incredible crew.
Christina Ng, 23 February 2026→ Read More -
Half a Dozen Mantas Coming From All DirectionsWe were surrounded two times by a huge school of hammerheads, and then a pod of dolphins, followed by 4 mantas, all in the same sea theatre.
Scott, 23 February 2026→ Read More -
Socorro Liveaboard: Giant Mantas, Sharks, and Humpback WhalesA Socorro liveaboard with Nautilus Adventures offers thrilling big-animal encounters in Mexico’s remote Socorro Islands.
Simone and Steven, 19 February 2026→ Read More -
“We Saw Hundreds of Hammerhead Sharks at Socorro”One dive at El Cañon we were in the middle of the school for 20 minutes. They would pass us curiously and then move peacefully on.
Joni and Greg, 15 February 2026→ Read More -
Socorro Island: Dive Trip of a LifetimeThis trip was awesome! Loved what we saw, and the dive guides were excellent in taking us where we needed to go to see everything.
Jessica, Rachel, 15 February 2026→ Read More -
Captain’s Noon Reports – Explorer – 2026-03-15 – 15 March 2026People are relaxing all over the ship, some reading books on the middle deck, others preferred to sunbathe on the sundeck.→ Read More
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Captain’s Noon Reports – Gallant Lady – 2026-03-15 – 15 March 2026We are watching whales, this morning we began whale watching, and our guests saw one fin whales. They have also seen a large pod of dolphins.→ Read More
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Captain’s Noon Reports – Under Sea – 2026-03-15 – 15 March 2026Everyone is doing fine, all guests attended the safety briefing everyone excited to be here and getting ready for tomorrow´s dives→ Read More
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Captain’s Noon Reports – Gallant Lady – 2026-03-14 – 14 March 2026This morning, we began whale watching, & our guests have already spotted two blue whales & humpback whales.→ Read More
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Captain’s Noon Reports – Belle Amie – 2026-03-14 – 14 March 2026We had an underwater proposal, it was amazing as they were mantas swimming & lot of hammerheads, and the most important that she said Yes.→ Read More
Socorro, Sea of Cortez, Mexico Sardine Run, Cocos Island, San Ignacio Lagoon
We do it all. If there are cool big animals, we want to share the experience with you. Our adventures combine the utmost safety, comfort and luxurious touches with excellence in guest experience. From orcas and mobula rays to super playful dolphins, great whales, 12 species of sharks, giant mantas, and so much more. We cover it all. The only question is which expedition to sign up for next!?
Featured Upcoming Adventures
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Celebrating 50 years with 50% off sale
Orcas and Whale Sharks
This is a unique trip overlapping 2 seasons in July combining mobula rays / orcas / whale sharks with spotter airplane support. So, break out the good china, sign up for a trip, and join us for a very special 10 day / 9 night ultimate whale expedition this summer.
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Early booking discount $*
October Sea of Cortez 8 day / 7 night adventure
Loreto great circle. Best visibility and warmest water of the year. New trips posted because of heavy demand.
* Bookings prior to may 15, 2024More info -
Early booking discount Jan. trips
Gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon
4 days / 3 night.
This is the most extraordinary whale interaction on the planet!
Fly-in. Glamping accommodationMore info -
Bait Ball Season
Dive Socorro Island in June
We love diving Socorro, especially in the spring and early summer. Socorro is always stunning, raw, and primal, offering fantastic diving experiences known for the super-friendly and interactive giant mantas.
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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.
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Nautilus Explorer
Canadian built
132 feet long
SOLAS safety certified
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Nautilus Belle Amie
Launched in 2015
147 feet long
Ultra-quiet
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Nautilus UnderSea
105 feet long
Full-width superstructure
Enclosed dive deck
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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.
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Amazing Diving at Socorro
Ray, 23 December 2025My first liveaboard!!!! My trip was aboard the Belle Amie. The most important thing is that everything about the liveaboard *DID* exceed my expectations. The crew was amazing top to bottom. Accommodations were perfect. Boat is clean and very homely. Food was amazing. Yes I ate way to much!!! They have two breakfasts, lunch and […] -
Sardine Bait Balls, Color-Changing Striped Marlin at Mag Bay!
Dawn Neely, 9 November 2025MAGDALENA BAY is full of life! Sardine bait balls everywhere, with color-changing striped marlin and inquisitive sea lions! -
“Thousands of dolphins. Marlin slicing through.”
Kevyn, 28 October 2025A fever of mobulas gliding along like flying tortillas, and then literally thousands of dolphins performing high speed acrobatics. -
An Incredible Trip Both Underwater and on the Ship
Chris Brown-Needham, Helene Von Bandemer, 30 June 2025I have divers who have told me it’s the best trip they’ve done, and some had the best dive of their lives on El Boiler here at Socorro. -
“An experience of a lifetime” diving Socorro
Tyler Mosley, 2 January 2025This was my first time in Socorro. Nautilus and their crew have been fantastic. Great accommodations, great food, and even better diving. The friendly mantas swim right around you. Sharks swimming around getting cleaned. Hammerhead schools swimming past, and dolphins playing with you. This is an experience of a lifetime and a great boat to […]

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.
Blogs
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March 12th, 2026Best Time to Dive the Sea of Cortez: A Seasonal Wildlife Guide
Best time to dive the Sea of Cortez: seasons, marine life highlights, and how to plan your Baja diving adventure with Nautilus Liveaboards.
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March 11th, 2026The Straight Goods on Swimming with Orcas in the Sea of Cortez
1. Who is the best operator for swimming with orcas in Mexico? The best operator for swimming orcas in Mexico is one that combines legal authorization with restraint, field experience, and a genuine respect for animal behaviour with careful decision-making, and encounters that are guided by the animals rather than by guest expectations. It’s especially […]
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February 12th, 2026Best Time for Diving the Socorro Islands
Looking for the best time for diving the Socorro Islands? Learn when to go for the best marine life and conditions with Nautilus Liveaboards.
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January 30th, 2026Spy Hops, Breaching, and Whale Calves at San Ignacio Lagoon
“Yesterday at San Ignacio Lagoon was really good. Everyday, it feels like being in a Nat Geo documentary. We saw lots of grey whales, some of them swimming under the boat. We didn’t touch them but it was super special… There are 9 mommies and babies so far, and counting! Today was super special, we […]
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January 29th, 2026Are Sea Lions Dangerous?
Are sea lions dangerous? Find out how swimming with sea lions in Baja can be safe, ethical, and memorable for all ages.
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January 26th, 2026Gray Whale Breaching On A Rainy Day
We saw a wonderful rainbow, and in the first session we had a whale breach 3 times really close to the boat! Maybe 15m or less.
