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Thankful for This Experience of a Lifetime

  • Post author By Nautilus Guests
  • Post date 2022-11-23
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By Nautilus Guests on November 23rd, 2022 in Baja West Coast Reviews

What is the most charismatic (bony) fish in the Northeast Pacific? This is of course a subjective question, but in my opinion, the striped marlin wins. It is challenging to capture the essence of this fish on photo or video, but the passengers, crew, and captain of the Gallant Lady were up for the challenge on our trip Thanksgiving week 2022. 

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  • Tags magdalena bay, Nautilus Gallant Lady

The Detour Was More Than Worth It

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  • Post date 2021-12-29
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By Nautilus Guests on December 29th, 2021 in Baja West Coast Reviews, Socorro reviews

Our original destination is Socorro but due to incoming weather, we were briefly re-routed to Magdelena Bay to snorkel with marlins during the sardine run. I have to admit there was some initial disappointment in the change of plans but boy, was I wrong! On day one we were introduced to our local panga (small […]

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  • Tags humpback whales, magdalena bay, Nautilus Gallant Lady, pacific white-sided dolphins, Socorro

Amazing Trip to Magdalena Bay!

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  • Post date 2021-11-29
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By Nautilus Crew on November 29th, 2021 in Baja West Coast Reviews

To start this day we had an encounter with a couple of humpback whales which made an excellent start of the day, later we went out to find big bait balls of sardines and mackerels being hunted by marlins and sea lions, our guests could get a really close encounter with them and we were able to swim right next to them and enjoy the nature’s marvels.

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  • Tags bait balls, humpback whales, magdalena bay, striped marlin

I Never Imagined How Beautiful Marlins Could Be When They Are Seen on the Hunt

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  • Post date 2021-11-29
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By Nautilus Guests on November 29th, 2021 in Baja West Coast Reviews

This trip has been a unique and amazing experience. Seeking out bait balls is a mission-driven way to snorkel, with outstanding rewards. I never imagined how beautiful Marlins could be when they are seen on the hunt underwater. Their energy, grace and colors are a sight to behold when they are in their natural habitat […]

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When You Are on the Bait Balls the Action Is Fast and Furious

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  • Post date 2021-11-23
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By Nautilus Guests on November 23rd, 2021 in Baja West Coast Reviews, Uncategorised

The staff and the boat drivers are safe, knowledgeable, and know exactly when to put you in the water. Everyone on the boat got their fill of seeing the ocean fish and mammals throughout the day. Well-fed, awesome accommodations, expert and friendly staff, all make for one awesome vacation!

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  • Tags adventure, bait balls, baja, magdalena bay, marlin, mexico, striped marlin

Captain’s Noon Report- Nautilus Explorer

  • Post author By Noon Reports
  • Post date 2020-10-10
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By Noon Reports on October 10th, 2020 in Noon Reports

Explorer – Today the results of our search paid off with sightings of a bait ball

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  • Tags bait ball, Baja California, diving, magdalena bay, marlin, sardine run
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