Nautilus Explorer, Mexico
8.8 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
- En-Suite bathrooms
“The scuba diving was some of the best experiences of our diving lives.”
Highlights
Sister ship to the Nautilus Belle Amie, the 35m Nautilus Explorer Liveaboard was custom built for divers to explore the amazing sites of Guadalupe and the Socorro Islands, Mexico. Built by divers, for divers for stability, comfort, and safety, the Nautilus Explorer liveaboard comprises 13 cabins, ranging from a cost-effective mixed-gender triple occupancy stateroom to a luxurious premium suite. On the lower deck are 8 twin/double cabins and 1 triple cabin. The hot tub deck has 3 superior suites and the premium suite, which features a separate lounge and floor-to-ceiling picture window. All cabins are equipped with individually controlled AC and private en-suite bathrooms.
The Nautilus Explorer has many well-designed social areas. There are two upper-floor sun decks and a hot tub deck where guests can relax with a glass of wine or frosty beer under the evening stars. The main salon has large panoramic windows in front of the dive deck. It has couches, a dedicated PC and Mac computer for video editing, and a 42-inch plasma TV. Onboard dining consists of freshly made dishes, including homemade bread, pastries, and soups combining North American, European, and Mexican flavors.
The Nautilus Explorer schedules itineraries to the incredible sites of the Socorro Islands, famous for manta rays, humpback whales, and vast schools of fish. The back of the boat is home to the dive deck, with a 5-ton hydraulic crane, water-level platform, and reinforced steel deck for film and scientific crews. Nitrox is also available for certified divers, and the Nautilus Explorer is rebreather-friendly.
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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 Explorer Reviews
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Vessel 8.1
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.3
- Value 8.3
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kevin D
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Mexico
Best dive trip ever
Incredible wildlife, great food, great cabin
- Recommended for
- Dive masters, Location, Comfort
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mauricio de la F
- Mexico
Beautiful!
The human team, the facilities of the boat, and the natural environment make this diving trip one of the most beautiful in life
- Recommended for
- Amiability. Environment. Facilities.
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- 9.2 Superb
- David P
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Canada
Great week at Socorro - March 2025!
Great experience. Cruising out and back to the islands were pretty easy. Coming back there was a pretty good swell, but the boat handled it with ease. Destination was gorgeous and we saw everything we hoped to - and more!
- Recommended for
- Great dive guides - knowledgeable, personable and safety conscious!. The support staff were terrific as well - always friendly and helpful!. Boat was nice and stable both while cruising and when anchored over night..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Julian S
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United States
Once in a lifetime dive experience
Absolutely incredible and worth the 240 mile journey to the islands. Mantas almost every dive, and sharks pretty much guaranteed. Humpback whales and dolphins were also on some of the dive sites. Highly recommend.
- Recommended for
- Mantas, hammerheads, whales
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- 10 Exceptional
- Joanna Z
- United States
The fun I needed
I just love diving. Plenty of cool people on the boat. They were divers, of course they were cool! Staff did all they could to make it easy for us. Loved it and ready to go back under now.
- Recommended for
- 4 dives/day. The great staff. Excellent food..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Luciana D
- United States
Amazing
The crew was amazing! they truly made us feel special! Great food and service ! the cabin was very comfortable and clean. Bathroom could be bigger but it's a boat so no surprises there. The marine life was outstanding ! Loved every minute and can't wait to go back !!!
- Recommended for
- the crew, the food, the ship
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- 8.4 Very good
- KWANGMIN L
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South Korea
Best place to see mantaray
Socorro is a best place where you can easily meet the friendly mantaray. You can see manta every diving, and Mantas are around the divers. That one is enough to come here. And also Crews are so nice and kind. Food is excellent.
- Recommended for
- Diving, Crews, Food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Patrick M
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Ireland
Great diving, dive masters and team onboard.
The diving was excellent, the reviews about manta interactions and their curiosity was 100% true for my trip. Onboard the team, particularly Laura and Saki were great, very friendly and always happy to help. Our captain - Ramon, made sure we were always safe at sea. It’s worth saying that Socorro is a remote dive site and if you’re going later in the season expect bigger currents so if you’re affected by seas sickness then bring some meds!
- Recommended for
- 1. Giant Mantas 2. Dolphins 3. Sharks
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- 10 Exceptional
- Natalie Marika S
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Germany
Super Trip mit toller Crew
Tolle Tour mit überaus egagierter, freunlicher Crew. Anmutige Mantas, verspielte Delphine und interessante Tauchplätze. Wäre gerne jetzt wieder dort!
- Recommended for
- Das Tauchgebiet / Die Crew / Alles
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andreas F
- United States
Amazing first liveaboard trip
Fantastic liveaboard trip. The crew is stellar. Every single one. The sites are amazing. Only issue was a smell in the downstairs hallway. Very unpleasant.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Mantas. Dolphins.
