Tropical storms and diving Socorro Island – Captain's Log – 17 June 2011

Had a bit of a worry last week when the first tropical storm of the season went roaring through Socorro Island.  The Nautilus ran for cover 2 days early and we spent the rest of the trip in the Sea of Cortez where the vis was down and the water was surprisingly green.  Green??   What’s […]

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Silkie sharks – a special way of accelerating your heartbeat!!

2 days at Socorro We have seen Mantas, Dolphins, Mantas and Mantas again. Last night some of us went snorkelling around the Nautilus Explorer and observed about 5 hunting Silky Sharks-sure a special way to accelerating your heartbeat!! Martin our Swiss dive buddy will never wash his hands again. So far he got in contact […]

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An encounter with 50 silky sharks within inches of my camera lens. CLIPPERTON ATOLL APRIL 2010

We enjoyed having David aboard the Nautilus as much as he appreciated our efforts to provide a first class diving expedition. David was on our Clipperton Atoll Trip in April 2010 but we felt his story was worth sharing with you today. Enjoy his beautiful images as well! 31 dives / 31 hours underwater….15 days […]

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Roca Partida is for me a temple in the heart of mother ocean that I hope will bring joy and excitement to many more ocean lovers. 18 April 2011. Roca Partida. Socorro Island. Pacific Ocean.

We had the most calmest crossing leaving Clipperton for Socorro Island, Yesterday the sea was like glass. When the sun set blood red in the horizon in the west  the full moon raised in silver at the same time in the south east. I think we all where there out side taking fotos. The flying […]

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captain’s blog – Oceanic White Tip and Roca Partida – Socorro Island – 16 Mar 2011

Our last two diving days took place at Roca Partida.  We always gauge our visits here according to the weather and this time we hit it perfectly.  The sea flattened right out for us and conditions were perfect.  Clear water, little breeze and a light current made for 8 spectacular dives.  There were humpback whales […]

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Guest Blog – Lots of mantas, lobsters, sting rays… – Socorro island – 06 mar 2011

  What a great  day, Punta Tosca (Socorro) Lot`s of mantas, lobsters, sting rays, whales jumping all around at the end of the day… and a lesson learned… "Don`t go for the mantas, wait and they will came for you". Tired but tomorrow, Roca Partida will be the cherry of the cake… 2 more days […]

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