Once in the water, everybody seems to have enjoyed themselves. there was some current complicating the start of the dive, but up closer to the island there was enough lee for everybody to take it easy. There were scorpionfish, nudibranchs, and plenty of puffers to be seen. All guests had a good time. The plan for the rest of today is to make two dives this afternoon at San Fransiquito and
Read MoreWhen humans see dolphins, their reaction is predictably giddy. One might think it’s because the dolphins jump gracefully, or perhaps that their mouths look to be smiling. Maybe it’s simple mammalian kinship passed down through eons. What’s more likely is that dolphins are simply just as curious as we are. Their curiosity acts as a mirror to amplify our delight at the playful antics around the boat.
Read MoreThank you to the crew of Nautilus Gallant Lady. They did an amazing job making sure we had all the comforts plus the best diving spots. Our dive masters Juan and Mario made sure we were safe underwater and were there to help us out with our buoyancy control. Our host Silvia was amazing with greeting us pre-dive with water and fruit smoothies or hot drinks after each dive. Felipe, our cook treated us with delicious meals, cookies, and snacks. Gabriel, our engineer was very attentive to make sure we were comfy with room temperature. Our Captain Gordon and Second Mate Yann made our voyage very smooth. Brett and I are enjoying the trip very much thanks to all the first-class attention to all details for the trip. Thank you for a memorable experience!
Read MoreFor a first-time long dive trip, I’ve experienced the best of the best on the Nautilus Gallant Lady. Everything was thought of and more. If you didn’t think it, they did and more. Our dive masters, Juan and Mario took very good care of us and made us feel secure, safe, and more importantly, adventurous. Dive after dive was a new adventure and different terrain.
Read MoreIn the afternoon we moved to the sound end near the lighthouse and we were in the middle of a big school of fish, they were everywhere (literally was like being in an aquarium). Later on, we heard in the distance the clicks and noises of dolphins. Not too long later we were the center of attention and excitement of this pod of 20-30 dolphins that were completely curious about us, checking us out while we sat on the sandy bottom and watch them back for long 20 minutes.
Read MoreThis was my second liveaboard dive trip on the Nautilus ‘Gallant Lady’. The first was in October 2019…this one was in October 2022. It surpassed all expectations (which is crazy…because the first trip was perfect!). Juan David and Mario were fantastic dive masters. Their skill, knowledge, and expertise brought comfort and assuredness to guests divers, of all experience levels. I had the pleasure and privilege of seeing my first hammerhead shark!
Read MoreAfter a fantastic day at Las Animas and another successful taco night, arrived in San Francisco just before 2200hrs last night and had a quiet night at anchor. This morning we took the RHIB offshore to El Bajo de San Francisco for dive 1 and everyone loved it. Beautiful conditions with a mild current. The rock was full of life, schooling sardines, a school of machetes, snappers and grouper, octopus, turtles, lots of beautiful soft corals, black corals, and sea fans. A gorgeous dive.
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