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, 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.
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Nautilus Belle Amie Reviews
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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.0
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- 10 Exceptional
- Cindy C
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United States
Bravo Nautilus Belle Amie!
The trip was perfect. I felt comfortable with the staff and crew. Everyone was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They were readily available. The room was nice with good hot showers. All of the staff was fantastic from Julio the chef to Mar and Osa, all of the Dive Masters were great, including Pascal, Enrique, Diego, Juan, etc. Ask the Captain was also fantastic. Overall, it was a great trip.
- Recommended for
- Whale shark siting. The food and Knowledge and professionalism of dive masters and captain. Meeting new people.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jeremie R
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France
Great experience
Diving with sea lions, beauty of the sites in San Pedro Martir
- Recommended for
- Comfortable, spacious boat. Great crew. Diving with 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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- 10 Exceptional
- FRANCISCO JAVIER S
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Margaret F
- United States
By far the best liveaboard experience to date!
Diving was easy, not rushed and the team adjusted the dive schedule according to the water conditions. Dive guides were always amenable and eager to help. The chef and stewardesses were top-notch, making everyone feel at home.
- Recommended for
- The Capitan and crew went above and beyond to make our trip safe, fun and comfortable. The level of organization and planning was admirable. Everyone had a great attitude and this helped everyone have a great experience. I cannot wait to dive again with Nautilus!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Octavio Agustin C
- United States
Unforgettable experience
See this formidable animal up close, admire its aerodynamic shape and impressive strength.
- Recommended for
- Food, Crew and Great White Sharks
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kate K
- United States
Run, don’t walk, to book this trip
The dive sites and the crew were equally outstanding. This dive company gave us the best of the best experiences. The Dive Highlights: We saw Giant mantas, dolphins, massive hammerheads, silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, tiger sharks, whitetip reef sharks, tuna, octopuses, wahoo, stingrays, skatefish, eels, and schools of fish. Never did I dream that I would literally be 2-3 ft away from hammerheads casually swimming by. The giant mantas make you feel like you are diving in a dream. The mantas are curious and seem to love an audience. They will put on a show for you. Keep in mind that patience pays off. If you don’t chase them, the mantas willingly come super close and make eye contact with you. With the exception of one day, there were four dives a day. We dived off of zodiacs, which only added to the fun. Don’t worry, there was plenty of human help getting in and out of the zodiacs, along with ladders to help you get into the zodiac after the dive. The Vessel: The Belle Amie is spacious, clean, and comfortable. Photos of the rooms and interior spaces don’t do the vessel justice. From photos, I expected the rooms to be more cramped. The double stateroom had a twin-size bed and a full bed, along with its own shower and bathroom. The boat was spacious enough for all guests to gather comfortably at one time and also steal quiet moments by yourself (outside your room). There were hot showers on the dive platform and a hot tub on the sundeck. If you get Wi-Fi, expect it to be a bit spotty. You’re 230 miles away from land. Don’t expect it to support streaming, but it was enough to provide plenty of opportunities to connect with folks at home. Food: The food was fresh, delicious, and plentiful. I was pleasantly surprised by the healthy meal choices and options. You won’t go hungry. Every day there was a continental breakfast followed by a regular hot breakfast, lunch, big afternoon snacks, and dinner with dessert. There was a wide variety of nonalcoholic beverages and libations. (You will want to eat dinner prior to boarding. There is no dinner the first night you board.) The Crew: The interior service was impeccable. Thanks, Ray! The divemasters were extremely knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. It was obvious that they want you to have the best dives and the most memorable, up close experiences with the animals. The smartest things you can do are listen to them and follow their advice. The captain made sure that we avoided storms in the area and brought us to the best dives sites. Everyone worked incredibly, incredibly hard on your behalf. Safety: On top of all this, it was clear that safety was the #1 priority of this company. The Belle Amie provided free SMBs, dive alert air horns that attached to the BCD, and Nautilus Lifeline GPS devices to every diver. There were two Zodiacs acting as spotters in the immediate vicinity anytime guests were diving. There was fire-safety equipment everywhere onboard coupled with fire-prevention policies. Summary: If you have the opportunity to join this company for the Socorro trip, do so without hesitation. You won’t regret it. I recommend this trip to everyone and I will be back to do it again.
- Recommended for
- The animals: Giant mantas and so many sharks. The crew was utterly outstanding. The vessel was clean, comfortable, and spacious..
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- 8.4 Very good
- RUI W
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China
Great Trip!
Pretty chill trip. The dive sites were not as good as Cocos island honestly, but the crew were awesome and the vessel were comforable (had good sleep every day which is not common for liveaboard). You can do 4 dives a day if you want though I mostly of the time only do 3 dives which is far than enough.
- Recommended for
- Comforbale Cabin. Big living room. Food/snacks/drinks all the time.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nadia B
- United States
Great experience in all aspects
Really hard to say what exactly, I loved it all.
- Recommended for
- Plenty diving, great food, excellent crew
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Alex W
- United States
Sensational from the moment I stepped on-board to the moment I had to depart.
Skiff rides. It may sound strange, but my favorite part of each day was the skiff ride to and from each dive site. These were always full of jovial commentary, general excitement, and a great sense of humor between the divers and the crew and made for repeat slices of heaven in the middle of the Pacific. Felipe and Donovan are wizards in the kitchen and turned out food worthy of upscale restaurants for a guest count of 22 people. But, overall, the best thing about this trip was the smiles. They never turned off, they were always real, and they were shared by guests and crew alike. If you are on the edge of booking this trip, do it. Do it now. You will not regret it in any way. From the moment you board to even after you depart you are a part of the Belle Amie family and that will stick with you forever. Plus... countless giant manta rays, playful dolphins, and amazing hammerheads don't hurt either!
- Recommended for
- The crew is unlike any other you will find, they are so attentive, passionate, and enjoyable to be around that they make everything 10x better. The boat is very well appointed and comfortable, and the diving is simply world-class led by some of the most knowledgeable dive guides I have met.
