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 9.7
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Holli W
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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
- Steve T
- United States
The Belle Amie is the best of the best
This was our second trip on the Belle Amie and it did not disappoint! The crew is simply second to none and the boat is so comfortable. This was our first time diving sea of Cortez and while the water temperature didn’t cooperate so the big things went deeper, but we had so much fun at many of the dive sites with the sea lions. The captain went above and beyond setting up an ocean Safari day for us where we got in the water with pilot whales and a lovely wine and cheese sunset on a beach. We also got some time to snorkel with the sea lions, which was amazingCan’t wait to be back on board.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Food. Sea Lions.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Gary C
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United Kingdom
Exceeded expectations!!
Just off the boat diving at Socorro with Nautilus on the Belle Amie and man, it did not disappoint! Firstly, the boat and the crew were exceptional. You could never go hungry on that boat, Chef Julio cooked up a storm every day and was the happiest person. Then all the different nationalities and ages of the passengers really made the experience. We were blessed to see giant mantas in abundance, white & silver tip sharks, Galapagos and hammers. The highlight for me was the whale shark who made an appearance 8 out of 8 times at one location. If you’re on the fence about booking it, just do it.
- Recommended for
- The crew. The abundance of high quality food. The sea life.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kathryn B
- 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
- Wendy Y
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Hungary
Amazing diving with superb crew
Amazing dives with manta rays, lots of sharks and a whale shark. Crew is amazing, everyone was so nice and helpful. Highly recommend and would return!
- Recommended for
- crew, diving, people
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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
- Frances F
- United States
Trip of a Lifetime
Crew were so fun, very skilled and some, like David, went the extra mile making me feel welcome, saying hi when I was sitting by myself (I was there alone) and bringing my weights back to cubby every trip (we usually had to grab our own) and making an awesome video at end of the trip. The sea life was amazing and saw many things on my bucket list. Beds were super comfy too. Just a FANTASTICO trip all around.
- Recommended for
- Crew, sea life and
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sophie N
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Switzerland
Amazing
The atmosphere in the boat was amazing, in great part thanks to the crew, who were so friendly and professional. The cabin was much bigger than I expected and very comfy. The food was delicious, and they always had very good vegetarian options.
- Recommended for
- The crew, the big room, the food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Cindy C
- United States
Bravo Nautilus Belle Amie!
The trip was perfect. I felt comfortable with the staff and crew. Everyone was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They were readily available. The room was nice with good hot showers. All of the staff was fantastic from Julio the chef to Mar and Osa, all of the Dive Masters were great, including Pascal, Enrique, Diego, Juan, etc. Ask the Captain was also fantastic. Overall, it was a great trip.
- Recommended for
- Whale shark siting. The food and Knowledge and professionalism of dive masters and captain. Meeting new people.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Susan C
- 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.
