Right now we are on Socorro island at Cabo Pierece (east point). We have been waiting and waiting for the Mantas and they finally arrived; this made everyone very happy! The previous day we were at Clarion Island which was a very good dive. We saw dolphins interacting and some people were snorkeling with the […]
Read MoreEnroute to Socorro from the Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico After a few days exploring the Sea of Cortez we are now back in the open Pacific ocean and again in search of more big animals. We emerged from the Sea of Cortez near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and gradually began feeling the change […]
Read MorePicture perfect was the scene as we cast lines and departed for Socorro Island. The southbound journey of about 220 nautical miles was actually uneventful. If a beautiful cruising day at sea with a lovely and gentle lapping of the water at our bow could be called uneventful. These are the times a Captain truly […]
Read Morenote from Captain Mike that the mexican authorities closed Socorro Island to conduct military operations. Permission was granted to the Nautilus Explorer and Solmar V to continue diving the 3 other islands in the Revillagigedo archipelago – San Benedicto, Roca Partida and the very seldom visited Clarion Island. The closure is over. Diving is continuing […]
Read MoreI recieved a huge Welcome Back to the Nautilus Explorer upon my return from holidays! It was great to hug the crew and meet new friends. Even our departure from the beautiful beaches of Cabo showed us something new. An anchoring cruiseship, a massive yacht with a helicopter on its back deck and about 5 […]
Read MoreIt’s been 6 years since we last visited Clarion Island. We made 2 trips that year out to the 4th of the “socorro” islands and to be honest, we were disappointed with the diving. We thoroughly explored the perimeter of the island and splashed on every pinnacle we could find. The diving just didn’t pan […]
Read MoreHello from the Nautilus Explorer Another awesome day aboard the Nautilus Explorer, on our way to clarion Island after an awesome day at Roca Partida. Even though I didn’t get a chance to dive at Roca, I experienced a different kind of excitement, swimming with Humpback Whales!! These creatures are beautiful and majestic all in […]
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