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Diving on the Nautilus UnderSea liveaboard
Sailing year-round, the Nautilus UnderSea offers exciting itineraries around Socorro Island and other diving hotspots around Baja California.
Diving in Socorro means coming face-to-face with different species of sharks, manta rays, dolphins, and whales. To see these beautiful pelagic creatures means tackling strong currents, so the dive trip is only suitable for advanced divers. But the challenging dives are sure to satisfy all dive junkies and seasoned divers.
Socorro Island is only accessible via liveaboard between November and June and the Nautilus UnderSea does roundtrips there from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
During the rest of the year, the Nautilus UnderSea offers other encounters with big marine life in the Sea of Cortez and Magdalena Bay, where you can see seals, whales, and striped marlin during Mexico’s Sardine Run.
Dives are done from the dive water-level platform on the back of the boat or from tenders. Nitrox is available at an extra cost, and the Nautilus UnderSea can also cater to rebreather divers.
Highlights:
- Big marine life
- Strong currents
- Rebreather-friendly
- Prime diving location in Mexico
Onboard the Nautilus UnderSea
With a capacity of 19 people, the Nautilus UnderSea has nine ensuite and air-conditioned cabins. Although it’s smaller than a lot of other liveaboards in Mexico, there are various spaces for guests to unwind in an intimate setting.
On the lower deck, there are six staterooms with upper and lower beds. On the main deck, you’ll find one triple stateroom, and one accessible cabin for people with mobility issues. On the sundeck, there’s the premium suite with a TV, multiple windows, and extra storage space. The beds can be configured into one large bed or two singles.
Social areas include the air-conditioned salon on the main deck, with couches, a small library, a computer, and a bar. Guests can also unwind on the sundeck, where there are sun loungers and a hot tub.
Taking up most of the main deck, the dive deck features lots of room for divers to get ready. There are also lockers and a huge camera table, perfect for photographers and videographers.
The huge, water-level platform makes entries and exits easy.
Highlights:
- One wheelchair-friendly stateroom
- Hot tub
- Huge water-level dive platform
Dining onboard the Nautilus UnderSea
As a liveaboard operating in Mexico, the Nautilus UnderSea serves a fusion of Mexican and West Coast North American food. With 30 days’ notice, chefs can also cater to special dietary requirements, like gluten-free, vegan, any food allergies, etc.
Apart from dinner, meals are served buffet-style. There’s a pre-dive continental breakfast, with baked goods, fruits, and other light food. Then you have breakfast, with a mix of buffet and cooked-to-order dishes.
Lunch includes deli-style sandwiches, Italian-style pizzas, fish tacos, burgers, and fajitas. Dinner is served either buffet-style, plated, or family-style, and includes tacos and a variety of other meat and seafood.
Outside of meal times, there are plenty of snacks, like homemade cookies, cheese and cracker plates, nachos, vegetable platters with dips, and ice cream.
Tea, coffee, sodas, and juices are included in the price. The Nautilus UnderSea also has a fully stocked bar with a variety of alcoholic beverages, such as wine, champagne, vodka, tequila, and beer for an extra charge.
Highlights:
- Mexican and continental menus
- Caters to special dietary needs
- Buffet-style meals
- Alcohol not included
Things we like:
- Legendary dive boat
- Rebreather-friendly
- One wheelchair-friendly cabin
- Pelagic interactions
Things we don't like:
- Alcoholic beverages not included
- Port fee not included ($35pp)
- Mexican 5% VAT not included
- National park fees not included
Key Facts
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Max Divers | 19 |
| Price Range | Mid-range |
| Trip Length | 5-7 Nights |
| Internet | Yes ($) |
| Nitrox | Yes ($) |
| Equipment Rental | Yes ($) |
| Camera Station | Yes |
| Air Conditioning | Yes |
| Min. Logged Dives | No minimum |
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