Nautilus Belle Amie, Mexico
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
- Naturalist Guide
“This was my most awesome liveaboard to date! ”
Highlights
Custom-built for divers, the Nautilus Belle Amie ship is the largest of the Nautilus Liveaboards’ fleet. With amenities akin to a floating boutique hotel, and a reputation for offering high-level service on board, the Nautilus Belle Amie accommodates 32 guests in 17 en-suite staterooms and suites. On the lower deck are 8 twin staterooms plus one affordable triple occupancy stateroom. The main deck has 2 premium suites, and 6 superior suites are on the wheelhouse deck. Bedding in the suites can be converted to twins or doubles. All rooms also feature individually controlled air-conditioning.
On the main deck is a large salon and dining area, where a fusion of Mexican and West Coast North American food is served. All dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, food allergy options, and quasi-kosher, can be catered to with prior notice. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are buffet-style, and the evening meal is served plated buffet or family-style. There are two fully-stocked extensive bars on board, which include single malts, microbrews, and a large selection of wine. The large sun deck has space for everyone to enjoy lounging in the sun and a hot tub to warm up in-between dives or enjoy after diving with a drink and snack.
The heavy steel construction with stabilization of the Nautilus Belle Amie liveaboard means she was perfectly designed for ocean crossings to get divers to the world-class dive sites of the Socorro Islands or over to Guadalupe for up-close encounters with great white sharks. From November - June, the Socorro Islands are open to offering some of the best diving in the world. Friendly mantas, dolphins, humpback whales, pilot whales, and up to 10 species of shark are just some of the marine encounters the Socorro Islands offer. Or for those who want to get up close with great white sharks, the Guadalupe season offers from July - November each year. The large dive deck, onboard nitrox, and 3 large dive skiffs ensure an easy diving experience.
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Included: Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: 5% VAT, National Park Fees ($100-192 / day), Port Fees ($35).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox ($25-120), Nitrox Course ($245), Private Dive Guide ($255 / day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, WiFi internet ($25-80).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Nautilus Belle Amie Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.3
- Value 8.8
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- 10 Exceptional
- Susan C
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United States
Whales sharks were the highlight of the trip and all stop were fun and educational.
Nautilus staffs the Belle Amie with a friendly, well trained crew. They made all the stops enjoyable and educational. The whale sharks were amazing to see and swim with. The Sea of Cortez is a rare gem in the world that few get to experience.
- Recommended for
- Friendly crew, dive masters and excellent chef. Made sure that every stop was fun and educational. David the naturalist was enjoyable.. Whale sharks were everywhere we stopped in Bahia de Los Angles.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Holli W
- United States
I wish I could go back today, or never left. If you're considering, just do it.
The Belle Amie exceeded expectations. The crew is absolutely fabulous, the food is amazing and Chef Poncho always has snacks, first and second breakfast, dessert at dinner, absolutely bountiful and delicious. Home baked bread and pastries every day. Far exceeded what I thought we would have onboard.
- Recommended for
- The crew and dive masters. The diving! And whale sharks. The food and new friends I made.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Thomas G
- United States
We’re coming back 2028
Excellent diving Pleasant accomdations Angel and Ray made us feel at home
- Recommended for
- Whale sharks and manta rays. Personal attention from crew. Knowledge of area and safety.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kathryn B
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United Kingdom
Don't dive Socorro with anyone else!
Obviously the diving was superlative. We saw everything we had come for, and the whale shark on the last two safety stops was a very unexpected and major bonus. Oscar and his crew were very focused on guest safety and made sure we were enjoying the diving at all times. Oscar flexed the schedule in response to our feedback giving us more time at one particular site. All of the dive guides were fantastic but a very special call out to Nikee whose sheer enthusiasm for everything we saw was wonderful to see. Ray and Ana as hosts kept all of the happy guests happy throughout the day and always noticed if we needed anything. Pancho's cooking was amazing! Overall this has been the best dive trip we have every been on and the Nautilus Belle Amie is highly recommended.
- Recommended for
- The Captain and crew, super focused on safety and guest experience. Food and drink, as a vegetarian I was really well catered for with thoughtful and creative choices. The boat was well appointed and even though there were 32 guests there was always space for everyone.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Rui L
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China
Unforgettable memories and nice diving experience
All the crew members were really nice and friendly, the diving was great too
- Recommended for
- Manta Dolphins Hammerheads
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicole L
- United States
Highly recommend!
The crew of the Nautilus Belle Amie was absolutely fantastic and the dives (somehow) were even better! Truly an incredible and once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Recommended for
- Amazing crew, awesome dives, fantastic trip
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nadia B
- United States
Great experience in all aspects
Really hard to say what exactly, I loved it all.
- Recommended for
- Plenty diving, great food, excellent crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pamela (Suzy) R
- United States
Seeing ALL the things at Socorro!
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to see the giant mantas at Socorro. We were blessed with a manta-palooza as well as numerous species of sharks, dolphins, whale sharks, and frequent whale sightings. The diving operation was well organized and safely executed, and the dive guides were excellent. They also provided educational content every evening about the marine life we were encountering. Meals and snacks were plentiful and tasty, and provided with all dietary restrictions accommodated without hesitation. A personal highlight was the espresso machine that kept many of us from going into withdrawal!! We got one of the two deluxe suites on the main deck and the cabin was fantastic. I wouldn’t hesitate to venture out into the wild with the Nautilus Belle Amie again!
- Recommended for
- Amazing itinerary & marine life. Fantastic crew and dive guides. Great food and service.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Federica I
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Italy
Awesome Trip!
I had a wonderful experience on the Belle Amie! The boat is really spacious, the crew very friendly and available to answer questions and help and the food is plenty and really really good! The diving is unbelievable, the dive guides are really knowledgeable and the experience is all around great! Definitely recommended, thank you!
- Recommended for
- The diving. The crew. The comfort on the boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Bernard V
- United States
Giant animals in wide open spaces
Seeing the mantas up close, schooling hammerheads, dolphins! The crew of Belle Amie is amazing!
- Recommended for
- Giant mantas, crew, dolphins
