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: 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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- 9.3 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
- Lauren B
- United States
Top notch diving, delicious food, amazing memories and new friends.
I had an amazing adventure and highly recommended this trip to anyone even remotely interested. I went as a solo diver and had the best time making new friends and seeing incredible sights.
- Recommended for
- The marine life was absolutely incredible. Hammer head sharks, dolphins, sea lions, it was an absolute dream.. The food was delicious. Every meal was superb.. Dive guides were kind and accommodating..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Boris Z
- United States
Fantastic diving with a good crew
One of the best liveaboards I've been on! The crew and guides were very friendly, knowledgeable, and very good at their jobs. Socorro is an amazing destination for pelagic life and dramatic vertical wall dive sites.
- Recommended for
- Fantastic crew and guides. Amazing destination and ocean life. Comfortable accomodations.
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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
- 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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- 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!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jacobo R
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Adrienne B
- United States
Incredible experience in a beautiful dive location, led by great crew
The highlights of this trip are the animals - the reason we travel to Revillagigedos to dive. The curious and playful dolphins, the mysterious hammerheads, and the amazing majestic mantas will bring us back for sure!
- Recommended for
- Boat accommodations, dive location and wildlife, crew
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Gerald F
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Austria
Amazing Diving, outstanding Crew
The fun Crew, professional guides and the amazing dive spots. No single dive without sharks or Mantas. All types of sharks, playful dolphins and mantas, they come so close!
- Recommended for
- Plenty Hammerheads and Mantas, saw the Tigershark!
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ellie D
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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!
