Day one – Well after being forced into going to Mexico to see great white sharks, which in truth makes me feel like I’m pathetic doing this for the love of my friends, I’m sitting here typing after the first day thinking I am never going to have as an exciting day in my life […]
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I often get asked how the heck we get a 1 million pound plus dive boat out of the water…Good question!! We have used a number of different techniques over the years from a “railway” which is indeed just as it sounds – a railway track into the water with massive supports, and a heavy […]
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Shipyard renovation and refit of the Nautilus Undersea continues – whoohooo! The featured photo is of the new main salon under construction that will extend aft into the old dive deck, with a separate lounge sitting area with big comfy couches on one side and dining room on the other side. Most exciting of all […]
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Shipyard madness before start of Guadalupe great white shark season! Well, it’s refit – ie. that time of the year when all 3 ships get pulled out of the water for shaves and haircuts (which is what sailors call cleaning up their ship and painting the bottom), engine replacement, major overhauls, upgrades and lots of […]
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To Whom It May Concern: This trip was perfect. Why? 1. The Mantas – This was a religious experience. It was as if they came just for us. So personal, so touching, so perfect. I could not have imagined. 2. The Crew – This is a family. Every ten days they get their hearts broken. […]
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I had a spectacular trip to the islands around Socorro, and in a large part due to the entire crew of the Belle Amie. One divemaster in particular, Damian, made my diving a great experience while in the water. His enthusiasm for diving and life in general makes me smile every time I see him […]
Read MoreI’ve been to Roca Partida before but the first dive of the day was one of these dives that are simply magic. Leaving you with that special feel only a few dives over the years will give you to remember forever. We dove in only two of us and had the ocean all to ourselves. […]
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