Nautilus Belle Amie, Mexico
9.3 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: VAT, 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: Dive Insurance, National Park Fees (100-172 USD per day), Port Fees (35 USD).
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (125 USD per trip), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, WiFi internet.
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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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.5
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jeremie R
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France
Great experience
Diving with sea lions, beauty of the sites in San Pedro Martir
- Recommended for
- Comfortable, spacious boat. Great crew. Diving with sea lions.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Steven B
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United Kingdom
Fantastic week, diving with amazing wildlife in Socorro, on board a great ship
I have never been on a live aboard before - so was a little anxious as to whether I would like it. The Nautilus Belle Amie is an amazing ship, perfectly set up for diving, but also a wonderful ship on which to spend a week. Sure, it isn't cheap, but you get what you pay for, and I thoroughly recommend this ship
- Recommended for
- The crew are fantastic. The food is exceptional. The accommodation and ship is very comfortable.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Scott K
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United States
Great trip!
I really enjoyed the enthusiasm of the divemasters-Stein, Carlos, Nico, and Jaime were all excellent. We saw five or six mantas, hammerheads, and dolphins on one dive. The divemasters could spot them well before they came into view, and they were just as excited as we were when they found something good. Lovely trip
- Recommended for
- The divemasters, pelagics, Stein's presentation on mantas
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- 10 Exceptional
- FRANCISCO JAVIER S
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Mexico
Very good
In the end it was possible to confirm a group of friends with the divers and a good atmosphere with the crew, dive guides and theCapital taking maximum care of our safety.
- Recommended for
- Very good briefings and dive guides with large groups went out of their way to look after us and support us. Ramon captain of the boat very friendly and helpful. Chef with good and varied food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Íñigo Á
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Spain
A dream come true.
I am a lover of sharks (especially great white sharks). I was thrilled by the moment on the last dive of the last day when a whale shark appeared that was with us along with the great white sharks.
- Recommended for
- the crew, the professionalism and the environment.
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- 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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Margaret F
- United States
By far the best liveaboard experience to date!
Diving was easy, not rushed and the team adjusted the dive schedule according to the water conditions. Dive guides were always amenable and eager to help. The chef and stewardesses were top-notch, making everyone feel at home.
- Recommended for
- The Capitan and crew went above and beyond to make our trip safe, fun and comfortable. The level of organization and planning was admirable. Everyone had a great attitude and this helped everyone have a great experience. I cannot wait to dive again with Nautilus!
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- 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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Miaio W
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China
Magical mantas
3 trip with Naulitus in a year! Love the company. This is the biggest vessel yet. 32 divers was A LOT but everything systematically managed by groups so diving worked out just fine. Super nice boat that made the crossing so much smoother/easier. Very experienced, safety first and passionate crew especially guides and their energy underwater shows. Love love love them. Great diving. Life was abundant. Mexican animals are friendly just like the people. Magical manta encounters that (almost) beat my eye to eye orca interactions haha. Food was super yummy too.
- Recommended for
- Lovely crew, great diving, luxurious cabins
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- 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
