A fantastic trip comes to a close but only after seeing Giant Mantas, Hammerhead Sharks , Yellowfin Tuna, White and Silver Tip Sharks and Humpback Whales – Guest Blog – March 10/10

March 10, 2010.  Today is the last day of the cruise, we’re a little sad because it’s finished, but not too much as it was fantastic : Giant Mantas, Hammerhead Sharks , Yellowfin Tuna, White and Silver Tip Sharks, Humpback Whales (on surface, only). That’s for the fishes, I haven’t mentioned the crew, very efficient […]

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The diver started kicking like a dolphin and got the 5 dolphins around him so excited they started spinning around him like a top – Guest and Captain Log – 20 FEB 2010

Today the guests and crew of the Nautilus Explorer are nearing the end of an 8 day adventure trip to Socorro Island.  Well, San Benedicto Island and Roca Partida to be more accurate. Later tonight we will arrive back at Cabo San Lucas.  This his has been an adventure for our guests, and for myself […]

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Dolphin poops on scuba diver & have you ever been in the water and heard humpback whales singing so loudly that your chest vibrates?? 2 meters away from humpbacks. Guest log – 16 February 2010.

Franz: This morning at San Benedicto Island (Socorro) we started our daily snorkel trip off the Nautilus Explorer…and discovered an entire family of Humpback whales which, when they they say us they turned to come in for a closer look.  At their closest we were maybe two meters away!  The papa had its mouth open […]

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Jumped in off the back deck of the Nautilus and got the show of a lifetime with dolphins and humpback whales. Divemaster and guest log – February 15, 2010.

Mario: Statt dem Fruestueck Schnorcheln mit Delfinen und Buckelwalen – zum Greifen nahe! 1. Tauchgang mit Hammerhaien und natuerlich auch Mantas. Dann aber endlich Fruestueck, aber nur kurz, da von den Buckelwalen wieder zum Schnorchel eingeladen 😉 2. Tauchgang natuerlich wieder Hammerhaie und absolut jeder durfte mal mit dem netten Manta tanzen. Vor dem 3. […]

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We just jumped in the water and 3 humpback whales were waiting for us — it was something mystic. Guest Blog – 07 February 2010

The Canyon and the Boiler dive sites, San Benedicto Island, Socorro, Revillagigedos Well, just another day in diving paradise! I’ve been on many liveaboard diving adventures all over the world and those who have done likewise will agree that It’s not every day that you can more or less guarantee swimming with a giant Manta […]

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School of 100 hammerhead sharks sticks around all day resulting in knackered Captain!!

Location: The Canyon and Boiler dive sites, San Benedicto Island, Socorro Islands, Baja California, Mexico Two dives = Whale shark, Giant Manta Rays, hammerheads, and dolphins! Our ocean safari started right out of the gate this week after departing Cabo San Lucas under a beautiful blue sky and a gentle breeze on the morning of […]

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Swimming with a pod of false killer whales (orcas) and over one thousand yellow fin tuna – Guest blog 20 January 2010

The Boiler dive site, San Benedicto Island, Socorro, Mexico Best experience of my life, swimming with a pod of False Killer Whales….a once in a lifetime event.  The island is beautiful, the Nautilus Explorer and crew are fantastic. I wish I never had to go back on dry land. I will be back, how can […]

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