We had some nice dives with mantas today 4 different individuals and curious ones as well. The visibility was a bit low and the current picked up so after two dives we moved Nautilus Explorer in to an other area that is full of whales. Viz was much better. During the diving we did not […]
Read MoreRoca Partida woke up this afternoon! Along with some lively action on the surface was some equally live action below with sharks of all kinds lurking about. Duskies, Silkies, Galapagos, White tips, Silver tips and Hammerheads were converging on the Rock today in a shark convention it seemed. While the Nautilus held fast in […]
Read MoreToday the manta didn’t go away. We went up and the manta followed us up to the cable. I think she would have liked to come home with us. What an annoying day. – Guilherme do Brazil We jumped into the water in hope to see a manta. Not even five minutes later a […]
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 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 […]
Read MoreSo after an excellent day in Socorro Island with giant mantas, dolphins and big school of hammerhead sharks we arrived in the morning at Roca Partida. Before the sunrise over the horizon we could easily see Socorro island over 70 Nautical miles away! Not every day that happens. the air was so clear. It was […]
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