Location: Las Animas Weather: Clear Skies, NW Wind (7-8kts), NNW Swell (1-3ft) Yesterday we finished our day with a lot of dolphin action the south of Espiritu Santo island, we were sailing to Fang Ming but just in the mid-time we encountered the dolphins, and we put all the guests in the skiff ready for […]
Read MoreOn the way over we ran into a huge pod of bottlenose, numbering at least 500, and we spent more than an hour cruising with them, snorkeling and watching them jump and play in our wake. Now all the guests are snorkeling around Las Animas with dozens of sea lions and Guadalupe fur seals, more than we’ve ever seen there before actually.
Read MoreLocation: La Paz Weather: Clear Skies, N Wind (10-15kts), N Swell (1-2ft) Last night we had a very nice overnight transit, arriving near Mogote at 0730. They were back around 1130 after a great time with the whale sharks, a lot of whale sharks around, and some great in-water encounters with them as they fed […]
Read MoreEveryone also got to see fin whales and a humpback, as well as all kinds of dolphins that were in the area. “Best day ever” was heard several times as the guests came back to the Gallant Lady to refuel with lunch. During lunch, we motored two hours south to the beautiful bay of Agua Verde where we enjoyed cocktails on the beach and our famous taco night.
Read MoreLife on the Nautilus Gallant Lady has been a dream! The food has been incredible and as a vegetarian, they have come up with some fantastic alternatives for me which I’m very grateful for! The dives have been truly amazing, we’ve seen hammerheads, interacted with tons of playful sea lions, and seen so much beautiful […]
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Diving Isla Espiritu Santo and Los Islotes in the Sea of Cortez is a unique and different experience with its own charm – and generally calm water – and excellent visibility. Isla Espiritu Santo We started the day at the artificial wreck Fang Ming that came in with Chinese refugees and later became the first […]
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