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Sharks & Mantas

Nov-May

Mexico

UD Rating – 5 Star

Explorer

Perfect for your great white shark adventure!

Nautilus Explorer is a 35 metre boat and is the smaller sister ship to Nautilus Belle Amie. She offers 6, 9 and 10 day itineraries to top dives sites like Socorro and Guadalupe in the Revillagigedo Archipelago.

  • Maximum 24 guests
  • Up to 5 dives per day
  • 6, 9 and 10 day itineraries
  • Dive Socorro & Guadalupe
  • Dive from skiff
  • Nitrox available

Nautilus Explorer is a 35 metre boat and is the smaller sister ship to Nautilus Belle Amie. She offers 6, 9 and 10 day itineraries departing from Cabo San Lucas to top dives sites in the Revillagigedo Archipelago which consists of San Benedicto, Roca Partidad and Socorro. The experienced captain, friendly crew and dive masters will lead you through the trip whilst helping you with any questions or queries you may have regarding the boat or the itinerary.

Nautilus Explorer comfortably accommodates 24 guests in 8 standard cabins, 3 superior suites and 1 premium suite located over the lower and upper deck. All cabins come with an air conditioning unit with individual climate controls, storage and an en-suite shower room. The food aboard is a variety of local and international cuisine suiting the needs of most customers. Any dietary requirements must be stated at the time of booking so the chef can adhere to any guest’s needs.

The large dining area has 3 large tables and many chairs providing ample space for divers to enjoy all meals that are served throughout the day. The lounge area is the social centre of the ship and is the perfect place to relax on the comfortable couches surrounded by the large windows. The upper sundeck offers plenty of room to chat to fellow divers, read a book or view the scenery. The dive deck has a camera station, drying room and is where the skiff is kept between dives.

Please Note: The Guadalupe Island Great White Shark Diving Tour departs and disembarks San Diego

Premium Cabin

There is one premium suite available on the upper deck, which is twice the size of the other suites. It has a separate bedroom and lounge and a full size bathtub in addition to the shower in the private ensuite.

  • Double bed
  • Separate lounge
  • Large flatscreen TV
  • Ensuite with bathtub and shower

Lower Deck Double Stateroom

There are 8 comfy staterooms on the lower deck, six of which have side by side beds and two with large double beds. An affordable triple occupancy stateroom is also available.

  • Side by side beds or double bed
  • Air conditioning
  • Luxurious Egyptian bed sheets
  • Ensuite bathrooms

Superior Suite

3 superior suites on the wheelhouse deck boast large windows, desks, wardrobes and, of course, ensuite bathrooms and showers. The Dofleini has a TV and is newly enlarged for 2018.

  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Luxurious Egyptian bed sheets
  • Large windows
  • Desk and wardrobes

Triple Cabin

Triple stateroom with private ensuite. Bunk bed on one side. Double bed on the other side.

  • Private en-suite
  • Bunk Bed
  • Double Bed

Premium Suite

Formerly the owner’s private suite onboard, this 2 room suite includes a bedroom and lounge. The bathroom even has a full size bathtub!

  • 2 Room
  • Lounge
  • Bathtub

Route Options

Socorro Islands offers divers fantastic encounters with giant pacific mantas as well as a huge diverse quantiy of marine life.

Socorro Island is part of the Revillagigedos, a group of small islands off the coast of Baja California, Mexico. Dive sites include Socorro, San Benedicto & Roca Partida but may change due to ocean conditions. Your journey will include four dives per day (subject to weather and unforeseeable circumstances)—each an opportunity to encounter resident pods of playful dolphins. You may also see up to 10 varieties of shark including schooling scalloped hammerheads, solitary giant hammerheads, tiger and on occasion even a thresher shark.

The Under Sea is a beautiful ship, full of character and history. Formerly the Undersea Hunter, this famous little ship is the newest addition to Nautilus Liveaboards has undergone 2 massive refits, including stretching the hull by 20 feet and the addition of our requisite hot tub. She is a beauty! The variety of staterooms and suites accommodate 19 guests, all with ensuite bathrooms and WiFi. All meals and non-alcoholic drinks are included in the cost and the onboard bar serves beer, wine and other alcohol at very reasonable prices.

Every thrill seeker's dream! Have your once in a lifetime opportunity to dive with over 120 great white sharks in crystal clear waters.

For a once in a lifetime trip Nautilus offers 6 days on the Guadalupe itinerary that consists of diving with over 120 great white sharks in crystal clear waters. It is important to note this is a natural interaction with great white sharks and they are not baited. It is not just the sheer number of sharks seen here but also the fantastic visibility enjoyed - usually 100–125 foot visibility. Guadalupe is home to at least 235 individually identified animals and we are still counting!

The Under Sea is a beautiful ship, full of character and history. Formerly the Undersea Hunter, this famous little ship is the newest addition to Nautilus Liveaboards has undergone 2 massive refits, including stretching the hull by 20 feet and the addition of our requisite hot tub. She is a beauty! The variety of staterooms and suites accommodate 19 guests, all with ensuite bathrooms and WiFi. All meals and non-alcoholic drinks are included in the cost and the onboard bar serves beer, wine and other alcohol at very reasonable prices.

Nautilus Explorer
Dining area seating
Dining
Explorer aerial view
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Vessel Details

Year Built / Refurbished 2000
Length & Width 35m x 8m
Speed 11 knots
Engines 380 HP engine
Generators 2 x generators 50 KW each
Number of Cabins 8 standard cabins, 3 superior suites and 1 premium suite
Communication & Navigation Systems Satellite navigation system, 36 mile color radar, compass, video depth sounder, GPS, VHF radio and single side band radio
Salon & Dining Area Spacious dining area with 3 large tables
Entertainment TV/DVD, surround sound entertainment system and presentations
Emergency Equipment Oxygen system, Medic First Aid Kit aboard
Air Compressors 3 × bauer air compressors with banks
Equipment Rental Equipment rental available - see price list below
Dive Deck Spacious dive deck with camera table and drying room
Equipment Rental The equipment rental prices listed above are per person per day and are payable aboard before your departure
Wetsuits USD50
BCD USD45
Regulator USD45
Dive Computer USD25
Mask, Fins & Snorkel USD25

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The Boiler

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Diving Holidays

"The Boiler" at San Benedicto is world-renowned for the up-close and personal encounters divers experience with the Giant Pacific manta ray. This pelagic, which is a relative of the shark, can grow to a wingspan of over twenty feet, yet they are gentle giants. Mantas commonly greet divers upon their arrival and stay as long as there are divers around.

  • Min Dives: 6
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 35

The Canyon

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Diving Holidays

Located on the south side of San Benedicto, The Canyon is likely to provide you with more unforgettable experiences with marine mega-fauna. Mantas are often seen here too! Sharks are more the order of the day at The Canyon with healthy numbers of silky sharks, Galapagos sharks and hammerhead sharks being the most frequently sighted. While the silkies and Galapagos sharks may travel solo or in small groups, the hammerheads can be present in vast schools. There are also swirling clouds of reef fish cascading up and down the slope, and always a chance of a passing pod of dolphins, making it a great site for photography.

  • Min Dives: 6
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 30

Cabo Pearce

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Diving Holidays

Cabo Pearce is located on the east side of Socorro Island. Look around immediately after you roll in – you might be surrounded by bottlenose dolphins. And if you are even luckier, they might be in the mood for company. Nothing is better than spending your whole dive with 20 to 30 friendly dolphins. But don't despair if the cetaceans are scarce –this is a great site for sharks, particularly whale sharks and there are plenty of giant manta rays.

  • Min Dives: 6
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 30

The Aquarium

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Diving Holidays

On the east of the island is a site popular with macro photographers – given its name it is no suprise that there are plenty of fish. The garish orange Clarion angelfish form large schools – the juveniles have bright blue flashes which fade as they mature. Lots of red-tailed triggerfish and crosshatch triggerfish roam this site.

  • Min Dives: 6
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

El Fondeadero

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Diving Holidays

El Fondeadero is often dove first. It's generally pretty calm and not too deep so its where some boats go checkout dive. There are three large pinnacles full of lobster, fish, eels and occasionally shark.

  • Min Dives: 6
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Roca Partida

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Diving Holidays

Roca is a guano covered pinnacle about 85 miles from San Benedicto Island. As long as a football field, the pinnacle is in the middle of nowhere and is a magnet to pelagics. This is where Imany sharks, mantas, huge schools of fish, and whalesharks have been seen on past trips. Mantas, sharks and large schools of skip jack and yellowtail can also be seen.

  • Min Dives: 6
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 40

Guadalupe Island

Guadalupe Island, Mexico Diving Holidays

Guadalupe Island August - October

Cages allow you to be face on with Great White Sharks!

  • Min Dives: 10
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 2m
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