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
- Lauren B
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- RANDY V
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Singapore
Best whalesharks and sea lions experience
I enjoy diving with Nautilus Belle Amie, the boat is clean and the dives are conducted safely. I enjoyed the whale sharks and sea lions expeirence very much.I would highly recommend this trip.
- Recommended for
- the dives are safely conducted. the crew takes good care of guests. the sites are beautiful.
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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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- 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
- Dora C
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United Kingdom
A brilliant and truly memorable experience on the Nautilus Belle Amie.
I had a fantastic dive trip on the Nautilus Belle Amie. The diving was superb. The crew were super friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding. The boat was great and safety was a huge priority for the staff. The whole operation was very slick and professional. I look forward to joining the Nautilus Belle Amie for another dive trip in the future!
- Recommended for
- The diving, the crew, the food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Scott K
- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Meredith T
- United States
Exceptional Dive Crew Made This Trip Unforgettable
I had an incredible experience aboard the Nautilus Belle Amie for the Ultimate Whale Sharks in the Sea of Cortez trip from September 6–13, 2026. As a newer diver, I was especially impressed by the expertise, patience, and professionalism of the dive guides (a specific shout-out to Chema who was our main dive guide, who did so much to help me feel comfortable in the water). They did an excellent job setting clear expectations for each dive and making sure everyone understood the plan, while also encouraging me to step outside my comfort zone in a way that felt supportive rather than intimidating. I came away feeling much more confident as a diver. The service throughout the trip was excellent. I felt very well taken care of, from the diving and gear support to the ease of getting from place to place. I was honestly spoiled by how little I had to worry about my equipment. The crew handled so much of the gear logistics that I could simply focus on enjoying the dives. The dining service was also excellent, and having dinner service and a bar onboard made the overall experience feel especially comfortable and relaxing after a day of diving. My main area for improvement would be the accommodations. I paid for a three-person room and understood that I would be sharing with two people I didn’t know, but I was not expecting to be roomed with two men without any prior notification. As a young woman, I would have appreciated either being placed with other women or at least being informed beforehand so I could make an informed decision about the rooming arrangement. There were absolutely no problems with my roommates (they were both gentlemen) but I think advance communication would have made a significant difference. The room itself was also quite small, with very limited privacy. The bathroom did not have a true door, and the AC was inconsistent. I also encountered a loose shower drain and several loose structural beams that could use attention. Overall, though, the diving, guides, crew, service, food, and logistics were fantastic. As a newer diver, I felt supported while also being encouraged to grow, and that was one of the most valuable parts of the trip. I would happily return for another liveaboard. The accommodations just left some room for improvement.
- Recommended for
- Dive Guides Expertise. Service of Crew Members. Activities & Dives.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kai P
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Germany
once a lifetime experience
see lots of great white sharks
- Recommended for
- diving, crew, cabin
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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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Francesco S
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Italy
Super Dive
Everyone very good and helpful
- Recommended for
- Hammerhead shark. Lover. Lions.
