Nautilus Gallant Lady, Mexico
8.9 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
- En-Suite bathrooms
“I experienced several firsts- bull sharks, eagle rays, mobula rays, and sea lions that interacted all day! ”
Highlights
The Nautilus Gallant Lady is part of the Nautilus liveaboard fleet. The 166ft luxury yacht caters to just 16 guests in 6 large suites. Cabins are located on the lower and main decks: 5 Superior Suites and one larger Premium Suite are available. Each room features individually controlled AC, a California King or two double beds, ample storage space, and private en-suite bathrooms. The Gallant Lady has been thoughtfully designed with plenty of comfortable social areas to unwind. The sky lounge with a hot tub on the top deck is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail at the end of the day, and the sundeck is a great place to relax in-between dives. The main salon and dining room feature a fully stocked bar and wrap-around views. The onboard chef prepares a fusion of fresh Mexican and West Coast North American cuisine, and all dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice.
Based in the Sea of Cortez, once called 'the aquarium of the world' by Jaques Cousteau, the Nautilus Gallant Lady offers year-round diving to 2 exciting destinations. From May-October, the Gallant Lady liveaboard is based in the northern Sea of Cortez at Bahia de Los Angeles. This area is home to the largest aggregation of whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez, as well as a large number of sea lions. Lucky divers may also get the chance to see the Humboldt squid at night!
From September to December, the boat moves further south to the Cabo Pulmo marine park, which has thrived over the past years. Referred to by some as a 'mini-Galapagos,' Cabo Pulmo offers regular sightings of bull sharks, tiger sharks, sea lions, huge schools of fish, and even manta rays.
The Nautilus Gallant Lady will deliver a Mexico dive liveaboard to remember whichever trip you choose.
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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, Fishing, Glass Bottom Boat Excursion, Jet Ski, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Wakeboarding, Water Ski, Laundry / Pressing Services, 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 Gallant Lady Reviews
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- 8.9 Fabulous
- 16 Verified Reviews Only people who have booked through LiveAboard.com and joined the trip can write a review.
- Vessel 8.9
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.8
- Diving 8.5
- Value 8.1
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- 10 Exceptional
- Yuan G
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China
Thank you for the wonderful trip
Swimming with Whale sharks at my birthday, everybody was celebrating my birthday with the birthday cake, dive guide was so nice and friendly, keep everybody safe. The food was delicious 😋 thank you for the wonderful trip for us.
- Recommended for
- Crews were working so hard, delicious food,great service, wonderful diving.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jessica T
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United States
Perfect trip to Baja
I had a wonderful time. The Gallant Lady is a nice boat for a smaller group. Even in one of the smaller shared cabins I was comfortable with plenty of room for my gear and luggage. I found the beds and airflow/aircon very comfortable. Our chef was accommodating and the food healthy and delicious. I appreciated we performed a safety drill together. I think as a dive boat it would be crowded but who knows - I was passenger on a snorkel trip.
- Recommended for
- The site and wildlife. The crew and guides. The bedding and food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Reid K
- United States
Way beyond expectations. Lots crossed off the bucket list
Phenominal!. Way beyond expectations. They knew what they were doing. Saw things I hoped but didn't expect to. Orcas, bait balls, lots of blue stripe marlin, also either black or blue marlin, sailfish, sea lions, tuna, dolphins, big whales breaching right out of the water,wahoo and other species. Snorkeling with the sea lions was a fun treat.Crossed so much off the bucket list. The whole crew was great, the other divers were great and I lucked out with a great roommate. I am already planning to go back on their Socorro trip. Some people couldn.t take the rough panga ride as well but they had other options to accommodate.
- Recommended for
- They knew where to find the animals/fish. Nice crew. Nice cabin, huge bathroom with drinkable water.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jennifer M
- United States
A week of highlights
I experienced several firsts- bull sharks, eagle rays, mobula rays, and sea lions that interacted all day! The boat was very comfortable and the staff went above and beyond to guarantee a memorable week.
- Recommended for
- Sea life, staff, food
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- 9.2 Superb
- Steve W
- United States
Great boat to spend a week on.
We had a great time. It was definitely more time riding in a boat and not finding anything then I thought would happen, but that is how it is with nature. Guests need to understand that they may not find much. Also, for people who have had extended interactions with marine life, this could disappoint because it's really getting in the water for a very brief second with orcas as rhey swim by. Which is cool, but I'd rather spend more time. The mobulas the last day were fantastic. The crew was friendly and accommodating. The food was good but not amazing. The chef was so nice however. His chicken was always great.
- Recommended for
- The captain and crew. The rooms and showers. The marine life when we found it.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Bryn B
- United States
Beautiful trip
We loved the fact that the boat was a small group and all the staff was very helpful and accommodating. The days were planned out well and it was a great balance of diving and relaxation. The boat has seen better days and is in need of a refresh - acs were working on and off, some minor engine and electrical problems, and the finished like the carpets and shades were a bit worse for wear. The top deck could use better lounge chairs as well, but with only 10 guests, we never had a problem finding a space to relax.
- Recommended for
- The dive masters were wonderful. The Sea of Cortez is a beautiful spot. Meals were generous and well organized.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Ian M
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Spain
Fantastic trip.New boat would highly rate the experience
Great expirence.Delightful crew, hard working people and interested in giving us the most of the Sea of Cortez.The ship is old and noisy inside the cabins.But it is clean
- Recommended for
- Attention given by the crew. Snorkel sites. Diverse fauna.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Joshua G
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Germany
Orca Mission fullfilled
The crew was extremely friendly. They were courteous, helpful and friendly at all times. On the third day we also found the orcas and were able to snorkel with them. A unique experience! After that, however, we had the feeling that the search was no longer as intensive. However, we still had 3 days left. During these days we tended to cruise around the bays. It seemed as if the crew considered their mission to have been fulfilled. However, they may have continued to search for large animals, but I can't say for sure because the communication was sometimes lacking in transparency, especially when it came to searching and reporting sightings. The designated route was also not travelled. The mother ship circled quite close to La Paz. We were able to make one dive on the last day. All in all, it was a great safari! Special thanks to Alicia and Edgar, who were always motivated, friendly and accommodating.
- Recommended for
- Orcas. Cabin. Service.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Catherine D
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France
A cruise rich in emotion thanks to the crew, encounters with magnificent wildlife in an exceptional environment
The best was snorkeling with killer whales, playing with sea lions, meeting with a seahorse, octopuses, blenny fish
- Recommended for
- The crew, the dives, the boat
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sandra F
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Canada
Excellent!
First and foremost, the crew went above and beyond at every opportunity. I can’t think of anything more they might have done for us. The diving highlight was certainly the seal lion interactions. Playing with the babies was the experience of a lifetime. The reef diving was also nice. The food was never ending and delicious. I wholeheartedly recommend Nautilus.
- Recommended for
- Crew, sea lions, food
