9.6 Exceptional
Janet Y
United States

Trip of a lifetime

I had the best time of my life in Gadualupe. In October and November, expect to see bigger females. I saw many sharks. I particularly enjoyed shark ID at the end of the day when we identified the sharks we saw from the shark log. The crew and other passengers onboard were all fantastic people.

Recommended for: 1. Saw lots of sharks 2. Accommodating crew and fantastic 3. Excellent facility

10 Exceptional
Alexander J
United States

Top end start to finish

Perfect trip start to finish. Every member of the staff was a pleasure, the boat ran more smoothly than any I've been on, and the diving was all I hope for and more. Excellent food, professional guides, and great value.

Recommended for: Impeccable accommodations, smooth operations, phenomenal diving

8.8 Fabulous
Donna P
United States

The staff was excellent and surpassed my expectations

The sharks

Recommended for: Staff, professionalism, promptness

9.2 Superb
Timothy M
United States

nautilus belle amie to soccoro.

see the best 3 things above.

Recommended for: crew, diving and accomodations

10 Exceptional
Michael J
United States

Awesome Manta, Dolphin, and Shark encounters

Best part of the trip are manta encounters - saw a manta breach after swimming with the dive group. Also the islands around Socorro are well protected, so this is a rare experience in terms of animals that are not afraid of humans due to fishing, etc. Only downside is that the trip to the islands is long and sometimes rough.

Recommended for: Manta encounters (friendly intelligent mantas circling divers in search of bubbles), playful dolphins, Shark encounters (tons of white tip reef sharks, occasionally bigger sharks like hammerheads (rare) or Galapagos), pristine island environments.

6.4 Review score
Nidhi J
United States

Diving was spectacular, while everyone was nice, except for one dive master the rest were not up to snuff.

I really enjoyed the diving. Was not as diverse as Galapagos, but a lot of close diving with Mantas, sharks and whale shark, often just 1-2 feet away. One dive we spent 30 minutes with one manta and it then followed us around! One dive we were in the canyon with many many galapagos, silky, white tip reef sharks etc, all around us for 30-40min. Saw dolphins twice. The food was pretty good. But limited for vegetarians, often fell short and kept giving potatoes in every other meal. Last meal there was no vegetarian main course. I think they served guacamole for one meal and mexican food also only one meal. The boat is nice but outdoor space was only in the roof and the smokers also in the roof. For 31 people it was not enough. Though the Galapagos aggressor was not as nice a boat there were more outdoor spots to sit than in this. I would recommend Socorro, but maybe another boat.

Recommended for: Diving, mezcalita, good group.

10 Exceptional
Michael H
United States

Simply breathtaking!

The biggest shark we saw scraped my cage with her pectoral fin as it swam by....

Recommended for: Sharks sharks sharks!!

9.6 Exceptional
Angela T
United States

The best dive and crew experience I’ve had

Virtually unlimited underwater time, multiple sharks on every dive that come right up to the cages, and a crew that makes you feel like family. I did this trip solo, and always felt included, valued, and looked after. It was the best travel and dive experience, and hopefully more than a once in a lifetime trip. Kudos to the Bella Amie team!

Recommended for: The crew is amazing, food is outstanding, and the sharks are an experience I’ll never forget

10 Exceptional
Joe C
United States

Absolutely Amazing!

We saw white sharks on every dive. The boat offers 5 cages so you never feel like you’re doing the same thing twice. Each night was a special event on the sun deck, including a complimentary wine tasting. The crew was top notch, friendly, and knowledgeable. I would definitely do this trip again!

Recommended for: The sharks, food, and comfortable accommodations

10 Exceptional
Pamela W
United States

Spectacular beyond belief.

By far getting a chance to dive with the beautiful Great White Sharks and photograph them. A once in a lifetime experience. I definitely want to return again to dive with these amazing animals.

Recommended for: The crew were all amazing and really catered to the passengers over and above expectations. The professionalism of the crew. The Nautilus Belle Amie is a beautiful first class comfortable boat. The cage diving was epic.

10 Exceptional
Kristan K
United States

Overall, a fantastic experience and our first live aboard.

Great whites first of all. Amazing crew - all of them! Every meal was delicious. Happy hour with our new friends on board. Sharks!

Recommended for: Crew, food, number of passengers

10 Exceptional
john L
United States

Absolutely amazing trip

Non stop sharks Big females and aggressive males for 3 days straight.

Recommended for: Crew , Food , Sharks

10 Exceptional
Renee P
United States

Big boat lots of people, great DMs

The diving was amazing in Socorro but, the DMs made the experience that much better. I liked how they handled large groups of divers based on their own preference of diving style. It made for a healthy guest experience. Very interactive & entertaining with guests. Dive deck a little bit cramped and isn't the easiest on/off board although it is manageable all things considered. Captain runs a good ship

Recommended for: The crew! The Dms! Spacious rooms

9.6 Exceptional
Peter K
United States

Amazing staff and experience

Yes, the diving was amazing. The boat was comfortable and extremely well-equipped. The thing that stands out about this trip, more than anything else, was the staff. Everyone from the captain and engineer, to the hostesses and cooks, to the divemasters and videographer were amazing. They were extremely good at their roles while being friendly, fun, and creating an amazing culture on the boat. I couldn't have asked for anything more and would book again!

Recommended for: The staff, the staff, and the staff

9.6 Exceptional
Tamara V
United States

Amazing and hard working crew, always having our safety in their best interest.

The animals were amazing. The purpose of this trip was to see hammerheads and WOW!!!!, over 200 of them. Just like shark tank on TV. The crew were knowledgable and showed me things about my equipment. There were always goodies and treats to munch on. There was always plenty of hot water after the dives.

Recommended for: The food yum, the cleanliness, the space to relax and offering to share videos with others.

10 Exceptional
sebastien L
United States

Amazing!

Roca Pertida was magical; love the cleaning station at San benedicto and I love the dolphins at the "boiler."

Recommended for: Space, Set Up, Crew

8.8 Fabulous
janelle G
United States

The ship and staff were great

Even though I was prevented from being able to scuba I was able to see a couple of Mantas while snorkeling

Recommended for: The accomadations, the staff, and the Mantas

10 Exceptional
Christopher M
United States

Best diving trip of my career, thanks Belle Amie staff!

The customer service aspect really made my time aboard well worth the time and money. The food was absolutely delicious, and the dive sites and experienced dive masters made me feel comfortable under water. Every aspect of the trip was spot on, hats off to a phenomenal Nautilus operator. Will easily and gladly rebook next year!

Recommended for: Staff experience, boat layout, food

9.2 Superb
Karin S
United States

Superlative In Every Respect

Crew genuinely cared for each passenger and have a passion to serve. The diving is excellent. Cabins very modern snd comfortable. I’m a vegetarian and don’t like carbs. The head stewardess asked me “what do you eat at home” and they tried to make it for me. One time we were on the RIB about to set out to the dive site and my HP hose burst. The captain had my regulator off like a flash, handed it to a crew member to put on a new HP hose snd three minutes later we were off! They even noticed my gauge was in bar and substituted it for a bar HP hose. Incredible! Like the Captain said, we run a NASCAR like operation.

Recommended for: Crew; Diving; Luxury Boat

9.6 Exceptional
Elizabeth C
United States

Wonderful cruise

We have been on numerous liveaboards and the Belle Amie is exceptional. The boat is clean, comfortable and spacious. Crew are solicitous and friendly. Food and drink are plentiful and tasty. We had great diving and were the only boat at the sites. Great manta, shark, dolphin interactions. The diving is well-organized to optimize the experience of all divers. We will be back!

Recommended for: Pelagius, comfortable boat, friendly and helpful crew

10 Exceptional
john L
United States

Amazing experience

Giant Mantas , whale shark, dolphins

Recommended for: The crew was second to none. The ship was large and comfortable , the diving was amazing

10 Exceptional
Kathleen S
United States

A top bucket list dive experience

Socorro was amazing, the boat crew were top notch, the accommodations were fabulous and we saw everything we expected and more. Dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays were incredible, sharks were everywhere and to top it off we saw a whale shark. Water temperature warmed than expected but still cold. Food was excellent too.

Recommended for: Manta Rays, dolphins, and hammerhead sharks

10 Exceptional
Allison D
United States

Epic and unbelievable experience

Diving with a whale shark, playing with Mantas, and so many sharks. It was Disneyland under the water.

Recommended for: Mantas, crew, and people we met

10 Exceptional
Debra A
United States

Giant manta rays.

Seeing sharks and manta rays

Recommended for: Crew,great rooms,food.

10 Exceptional
Chelsea I
United States

The definition of "Perfection"

From the moment we boarded the Belle-Amie, to the final goodbye's at the dive shop, I felt like I was in the best hands possible for this once in a lifetime experience. The crew is truly second to none. I know I've come away from this trip with lifelong friendships, forged underwater whilst dancing with dolphins, and on-board, whilst laughing non-stop with the kindest, funniest crew possible. The endless details of the Belle-Amie herself are too many to count. From the thoughtful sticky-pads on all the flat surfaces, ensuring our drinks and other items remained upright, to the ample outlets scattered throughout, which allowed all devices to be charged without worry, the Belle-Amie is a ship unlike any other. I have absolutely no idea how the kitchen staff managed to create the decadent meals they did, for a group as large, and a trip as long as ours, but it felt like we were dining in a 5-star restaurant each and every day. I could go on forever, but I'll leave it at this; I will cherish the memories made on this trip for the rest of my life, and look forward to making many more with the Nautilus crew in the future.

Recommended for: It's difficult to choose the best three things, as everything was fantastic. If I had to, I'd say the incredibly kind & thoughtful crew, the majestic creatures of Revillagigedo, and the wonderfully maintained vessel, filled with too many thoughtful details to count. .

8.8 Fabulous
Katrina Therese K
United States

The service was excellent at all levels and the animals were spectactular.

The interactive dolphins and manta rays were amazing. The sea life in Socorro act like no place else in the world. You get close interactions and the manta rays will stay around for the whole dive. I have never seen so many and such a wide variety of sharks.

Recommended for: The best 3 things about this trip were the crew, the other guest and the animals.

10 Exceptional
John K
United States

Fantastic Crew and Boat-unforgettable experience

Unlimited cage diving and photo opportunities

Recommended for: Great Whites, Crew, Boat

9.6 Exceptional
Francesca D
United States

Shhhhhaaarrrkk

The whole process ran smoothly. Considering the amount of divers on board and the coordination of three submersible and two surface cages plus wranglers. The Belle Amine is an amazing experience. Of course, no one can guarantee the appearance of wildlife but we were lucky enough to see sharks everyday and multiple, up to ten sharks, at a time. The crew was great at getting to know everyone and talking about the sharks. This is definitely a trip I would go on again….and again.

Recommended for: The sharks, the crew, the boat

8.8 Fabulous
R Houston F
United States

Wonderful experience, truly a blessing to see such a beautiful and powerful animal.

Having the shark inches away form the cage. I was so tempted to touch it.

Recommended for: Experienced dive master, always looking out for us. An experienced boat captain, never felt uniformed. The coolest way to see and experience an very misunderstood creature, what power and energy.

9.6 Exceptional
Carla Y
United States

A wonderful and memorable experience!

I realized that a lot of people in the world are not privileged to see such large majestic creatures up close and safely, which made me appreciate the experience so much more. I also enjoyed my time being surrounded by nature and hearing the sounds of the sea, as this was truly therapeutic. The supportive and helpful crew, who took the initiative to reach out and engage with me, made all the difference as well. I took pictures with them and included them on my FB page. Of course, traveling with fellow guests-- who at first were strangers-- and learning about their unique backgrounds, their enthusiasm and passion for the sea and their utmost friendliness also made the experience fun.

Recommended for: 1) Seeing the Great White up close 2) Having very friendly, knowledgeable and hospitable crew-- Service with a smile :) 3) The weather was great!

10 Exceptional
Joseph L
United States

Had a wonderful time and I met new friends .

Due to weather we missed our first dive day. Captain kept us busy by taking us on a wine tour, my first. Lots if sharks after that. Felt safe the whole trip. Crew was strict with the COVID protocols and testing. None of us got sick COVID while on board.

Recommended for: Sharks sharks sharks!

8.0 Very good
Brandan M
United States

Really good trip, great experience

Pelagic animals everywhere. I would suggest removing some of the cameras that are everywhere along the boat. I understand the safety factor, but cameras in every room on the ship seems a bit overboard ;-).

Recommended for: Dive sites, crew customer service, and room size.

10 Exceptional
Stefanie D
United States

Unforgettable trip!

Lots of pelagics!

Recommended for: The wildlife, the crew and the company

10 Exceptional
Julie Q
United Kingdom

A truly memorable experience with friendly staff, excellent food and the most amazing diving.

We picked this trip as we had never seen an oceanic manta, they did not disappoint. In addition we saw dolphins up close underwater and numerous species of shark not seen before plus, on one dive, several amazing encounters with a whale shark. The organisation by the crew to ensure we had the best experience whilst on the boat was truly exceptional, nothing seemed too much trouble. Although the diving was intense, when out of the water we were able to relax and felt cared for by all the staff. Such a good trip with great memories to look back on, until the next time...

Recommended for: The people, crew and divers. The boat, comfortable and relaxing. The diving, incredible!

9.6 Exceptional
Yomgma B
South Korea

Gorgeous

All those marvelous experience underwater

Recommended for: cabin condition, diving experience, friendliness

8.8 Fabulous
David W
United Kingdom

Amazing - but a shame about the Hurricane

The boiler - diving with a huge number of dolphins. The Mantas swooping around us - the 4 dives on the boiler were sensational. The 3 days in the Sea of Cortez were very disappointing - salvaged a little at the end by a couple of dives with very playful sealions

Recommended for: animal encounters - animal encounters - dive masters

10 Exceptional
Joe D
United Kingdom

Life changing experience, life long memories!

Seeing some of the biggest sharks on the world. Faultless service from the crew. Great food and suite.

Recommended for: Sharks, food and the service by the crew.

10 Exceptional
Michael O
Germany

It was an amazing trip

Mantas real close Whaleshark Sharks One downside: the price for WiFi is ridiculous!

Recommended for: The hospitality, the comfort, the very professional focus on safety

10 Exceptional
Michael O
Australia

Awesome

Manta diving.

Recommended for: Mantas, food, crew.

9.2 Superb
Lance S
Australia

Brilliant

Diving with the mantas, fantastic and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. A great crew.

Recommended for: The captain, crew and of course the diving!

10 Exceptional
Marek K
Poland

Time of my life

Sharks. So many of them. Lot more then I have expected

Recommended for: Sharks, crew, boat itself

10 Exceptional
Kai P
Germany

once a lifetime experience

see lots of great white sharks

Recommended for: diving, crew, cabin

9.2 Superb
Travis M
Canada

Trip of a lifetime!

Just got back from Socorro on Nautilus Belle Amie and had an amazing trip. The crew were amazing from the start right through to the end of the trip. We saw many giant mantas, dolphins, at least 8 types of sharks, and much more. Could go on and on with what we saw on this trip. Would love to do it all over again some day!

Recommended for: Marine life, crew, and great food!

8.8 Fabulous
Christine T
Switzerland

Fantastic dive trip

marine life

Recommended for: The marine life abundance, dive crew, board crew

8.8 Fabulous
federico M
Italy

Great crew and great dives

school of hammerheads, mantas every day and some doplhins. The crew is outstanding, very friendly, always smiling when not laughing. On the negatives the pressure for tipping. It didn't come from the crew at all, I felt it more fromthe owner who is trying to set some mimimums tipping thresholds. Didn't like it.

Recommended for: marine life and crew

9.6 Exceptional
Ellie D
United Kingdom

An unforgettable and memorable expedition

What an incredible diving experience - it delivered on every level with an abundance of sharks, inquisitive oceanic mantas, playful dolphins and even a whaleshark (super unusual at the time of year I was travelling!). The guides were incredibly professional, and all the boat crew took our safety to be their utmost priority but it never got in the way of us enjoying ourselves and experiencing everything that the Socorro islands had to offer! The meals and service and care from the hostesses was incredible, and we were also treated to interested and well delivered marine presentations from the divemasters. Plenty of space on the boat to find a minute of calm or relax and always a friendly face to chat to - be it crew or fellow diver! I can't wait to go again!

Recommended for: Crew, comfort and cuisine!

9.6 Exceptional
HOJOON L
South Korea

Nice Crews and Boat condition

Schooling of Hammerheads. I felt suffocated when I first saw them. It was Amazing and thrilling experience.

Recommended for: Lots of Mantas, Hammerheads, Dolphins

8.8 Fabulous
Saori S
Japan

Professional opearation

Exciting diving with excellent dive guides. All crew are very professional and serious about safety, making sure all guests enjoy the trip fully.

Recommended for: safety, exciting big animal encounters, professional crew

8.8 Fabulous
Carlotta B
Italy

Everything was perfect

The boat was amazing, huge, clean and luxurious. The food was abundant and great, especially because I'm vegan and it's not easy to prepare good vegan meals. All the crew was amazing, always friendly and helpful. I did amazing dives surrounded by dozens of mantas and sharks. Simply perfect!

Recommended for: Boat, crew and animals

10 Exceptional
Sandra F
Canada

A most excellent adventure

We were surprised to see as many sharks as we did. There was never more than a minute that we didn’t see some. The highlight was a surprise visit from a whale shark. We also saw some tuna hunting the sardines that surrounded us. The crew was professional and very helpful.

Recommended for: Sharks were plentiful, boat was very comfortable, food was good.

8.0 Very good
Jose Manuel U
Mexico

Incredible experience! Great divings!

We were very lucky!! We dive 24 minutes with a humpback whale and her baby, no words and enough to explain this experience! Amazing dives and crew, always willing to help, we spent one week with people of different countries sharing the same passion… diving! Many funny and happy moments! Many thanks!!

Recommended for: Amazing crew, incredible divings, great diving buddies

9.6 Exceptional
Luke L
New Zealand

Amazing liveaboard with spectacular hospitality and diving

Amazing trip overall, the accommodation was great, and the hospitality was even better. The crew had a great knowledge of the animals in the region and provided a lot of context. All of the crew went above and beyond to keep us fed and happy. Diving was 5*, abudance of pelagics.

Recommended for: Diving firsts (whale sharks), crew knowledge, crew hospitality

8.8 Fabulous
Magdalena B
Germany

Very friendly and professional crew

Seeing giant mantas

Recommended for: Mantas, sharks, seahorse

10 Exceptional
Jacobo R
Mexico

Highly recommended

Very well organized, the dive masters are very good, the food is amazing. It was an amazing trip.

Recommended for: The dives are of course amazing but regarding the crew, boat and operations it was beyond expectations.

10 Exceptional
Nicolas D
France

Amazing dives, staff and boat

We saw dozens of oceanic mantas, hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, whale sharks, silvertips, silky sharks…

Recommended for: Dives ; Staff ; Boat

8.8 Fabulous
Binshuang L
China

Unforgettable experience! Highly recommend!

It's an incredible experience to see manta rays (also tons of sharks) up close in Nature! The whole trip is well designed and organized. The boat is well maintained and has lots of nice features that make the whole diving experience more pleasant (e.g. hot showers on the deck, plenty of room and charging outlets at the dry station).

Recommended for: friendly crew, great manta encounters, nice facilities

8.0 Very good
Marian G
Philippines

Comfortable without a doubt.

Black manta & silver tips sightings

Recommended for: Safety, crew excellence, dive facilities

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