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.
Choose your departure date
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.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
Pay by bank transfer or online with
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Cabin Types
Nautilus Belle Amie Reviews
-
- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.5
- Value 8.9
-
- 10 Exceptional
- FRANCISCO JAVIER S
-
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.
-
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Jim G
-
United States
Manta diving at The Boiler - dive(s) of a lifetime !
Nice boat, great crew and service onboard. I was there solely for the manta diving experience and it did not disappoint !!! One of the dives there were 8-9 mantas loving on us and begging us not to leave , coming within inches of everybody back and forth - it was majestic and a surreal experience. We also saw several hammerheads (late June/early July) that were super curious & got close, and some tiger sharks sitings. I have 200 dives, and I would say personally ... I don't know if a dive can get better than a manta dive at The Boiler.
- Recommended for
- Mantas !!!. Great crew, and captain was very informative / set expectations nightly. Food and beer selection - lots of IPAs and microbrews.
-
- 8.0 Very good
- MARKUS P
-
Germany
All in all highly recommended
Very well organized team! Highly recommended!
- Recommended for
- Well-organized team with dedicated employees. Very good food. well-kept atmosphere.
-
- 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.
-
- 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!
-
- 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
-
- 9.2 Superb
- yoonjeong C
-
South Korea
Ultimate whale shark on Belle Amie
This review is for the ultimate whale shark trip in the end of July. We did 15 dives and two 2.5hour snorkeling tours with whale sharks! The marine lives and corals were healthy and amazing the crew members were professional. Almost every dive, we were welcomed by sea lions! On the way back to La Paz, we also spent some time on a beautiful beach for snorkeling. Overall, it was a nice trip for anyone who loves whale sharks and/or sea lions under water!!
- Recommended for
- Whale shark snorkeling. Interaction with playful sea lions. Amazing black corals.
-
- 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
-
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jessica A
- United States
Amazing dive vacation on the Belle Amie
Diving Socorro on the Belle Amie did not disappoint. We saw schooling scalloped hammerheads, giant oceanic mantas, dolphins, and many other shark species. The weather was perfect and the crew went above and beyond to make this dive trip unforgettable.
- Recommended for
- Hospitality of the crew. Uniqueness of diving and dive sites. Beautiful boat.
-
- 8.0 Very good
- Sara R
-
United Kingdom
Thoroughly recommend this Liveaboard for the Sea of Cortez
Best liveaboard I’ve been on. The staff were great, relaxed but also always very professional. Food was good and the cabin was very comfortable and immaculately clean. Great bunch of guests too which also adds to the vibe. I’ll definitely be booking other trips Nautilus do such as Socorro.
- Recommended for
- Staff. Other guests. Sea lions.
