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
- 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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- 8.4 Very good
- RAUL H
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Spain
Interesting, comfortable and recommended trip
Good experience, for season lack of great life. Overall good life on board.
- Recommended for
- Kitchen. Some guides. The coordination of the entire crew including captain.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Marika K
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Finland
Amazing value for money!
We had a wonderful trip! Due to ridiculously high water temperature the diving wasn't quite what we expected (no sharks, mantas etc.), but we have literally zero regrets. The crew did everything they could and then some to provide us with a great experience. And the sea lions, oh my God, the sea lions! Also, I had probably the best night dive of my life with a gazillion small fish swimming around me, bumping my face, going through my hair... With mobulas hunting them! Loved it!!! The food was superb! Simple yet absolutely delicious. And I truly appreciated the crew bringing us iced drinks on every dive, before and after. That's some real dedication! Last but definitely not least, they purify ALL the water on the boat. Shower, tap, everything. You're in Mexico and you can drink tap water. As a European, I appreciated this beyond words!
- Recommended for
- The crew. Everything about the boat. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ramses S
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Mexico
Extraordinary trip to Socorro Islands on the Nautilus Belle Amy
It was an extraordinary trip, the attention from day one to the landing. The DiveMasters always attentive. The service and quality of the food.
- Recommended for
- The attention of the entire crew. Dive sites. The chef's meal.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Amy S
- United States
Belle Amie was amazing.
Great trip. Enjoyed our trip a lot. Hospitality was amazing.
- Recommended for
- Diving with seals and seal lions was so fun.. Staff was attentive, knowledge, and made sure we were safe at all times.. Staff was fun..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sue M
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United Kingdom
Great experience in every way
Fantastic - too many wonderful experiences to list here but highlights were; snorkelling in a bait ball with sea lions, marlins etc, diving with giant mantas on just about every dive and playing with dolphins on one dive …. just amazing. As were the whole crew; everyone one of them were brilliant. Thank you
- Recommended for
- The diving and snorkelling. The other passengers. The whole crew.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Yomgma B
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South Korea
Gorgeous
All those marvelous experience underwater
- Recommended for
- cabin condition, diving experience, friendliness
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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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- 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
