Nautilus Under Sea

Destination: Mexico

Socorro (5-10 Nights) | From $330++/night

Nautilus Under Sea Liveaboard Quick Pitch

Previously known as Undersea Hunter serving Cocos Island, Nautilus Under Sea has recently moved to the waters of Socorro to offer nothing less than an intimate and comfortable dive liveaboard vacation, that she has been long known for.

Why You'll Like Nautilus Under Sea 

• 9 cabins for up to 18 divers
• Full rebreather support
• Three 24-foot skiffs for 9 divers each
• Nitrox available
• Free transfers
• Photography facilities

Liveaboard Locations

The trips to Socorro start and end in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Dive Overview

Huge manta rays, sharks, and humpback whales are some of Socorro’s underwater stars. 

[Read More: Socorro Dive Travel Guide]

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Accommodations

Types of Cabins, Amenities, and Photos

Nautilus Under Sea Cabin Details 

• Premium Suites - Emerald
• A large premium suite on the sun deck can be configured into two full beds or one large bed. A flat-screen TV, multiple windows, ensuite, plenty of storage space, individually-controlled air conditioning, and easy access to the hot tub.
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• ADA Compatible Stateroom - Rosario
• Adjacent to the dive deck. Wheelchair friendly. Twin beds. Huge window! Ensuite with private shower and individually-controlled air conditioning.
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• Staterooms - A, B, C, D, E & F
• Lower deck. Upper and lower beds. Configuration varies between the 6 staterooms. Ensuites with private showers and individually controlled air conditioning.
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• Triple Stateroom
• Triple-Main deck. 2 bunk beds, with 1 of the bunks for extra storage. Ensuite with private shower and individually-controlled air conditioning.
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Ensuite Bathroom 

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General Facilities

Boat Features, Facilities, and Photos

Nautilus Under Sea Boat Features

• Large diving deck
• Spacious sundeck with ample seatings
• Multi-media entertainment center
• Large-deck mountable Pro-Lab with a self-contained movie/video
• Camera workstation
• SAT-COM telephone access available upon request
• Internet via WI-FI

Nautilus Under Sea Dive Facilities 

• 3 powerful 24-foot skiffs which can receive up to 9 divers.
• Full rebreather support
• Tri-mix support with helium
• Bail-out and rebreather cylinders
• Support for all types of totally closed-circuit rebreathers (CCR)
• Scrubber material and high-pressure oxygen
• All meals & non-alcoholic drinks included 

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SCHEDULE, RaTES & AVAILABILITY

Nautilus Under Sea Liveaboard Schedule & Rates

Prices are per person in USD and include a 5% tax, which is often not included on other websites. Scroll down to see the full inclusions & exclusions.  Click on 'Booking Request' to see cabin options and to book.

Package Inclusions 

• Accommodation
• All meals (continental breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert), non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks
• Use of kayaks and stand up paddleboards (on Socorro Island trips only)
• Weights, weight belts, aluminum 80’s and air, 
• Daily room service, towels, 
• In-water divemaster and end of trip slideshow DVD 
• Onboard facilities such as the hot tub and lounge.

Package Exclusions

• Port Fee of $65.00 USD per person 
• Transfers between airport and hospitality suite
• Gift shop purchases
• Bar
• Crew gratuities
• Dive gear rentals
• Nitrox is available for $20.00 USD per dive day.
• Optional wi-fi access on board. 

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Rates & Availability

For more information on the rates and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!

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Dive Information & Itineraries

Socorro Itinerary Overview 

Socorro Island is part of the Revillagigedos, a group of small islands off the coast of Baja California, Mexico. Dive sites include Socorro, San Benedicto & Roca Partida but may change due to ocean conditions. Manta's behavior here is unique in the world. The 12-to-16-foot giant mantas of Socorro seek out intimate interactions with divers. They communicate with us, from locking eyes in a first contact to gently swimming just overhead to be tickled by bubbles. Sometimes they hover alongside or underneath a diver, where they often stay, curious and seemingly in want of a connection that has left more than one diver with tears of joy.

It’s one of the reasons we stay committed to the Socorro Islands (a.k.a. the Revillagigedo Archipelago), well worth the full-day motor south from Cabo San Lucas. Volcanic in origin, these islands serve as an oasis amid the Sea of Cortez, 250 miles off the Baja Peninsula coast. The raw lava flows and active volcanoes in these islands resemble the lost world of “Jurassic Park,” which seems fitting as these outpost islands, including 

Roca Partida, beckon not just to giant mantas but to a host of big animals.

Your journey will include four dives per day (subject to weather and unforeseeable circumstances)—each an opportunity to encounter resident pods of playful dolphins. You may also see up to 10 varieties of shark: schooling scalloped hammerheads, solitary giant hammerheads, Galápagos, whitetip reef, silver-tip, silky, tiger and oceanic whitetips. The list also includes whale sharks and dusky sharks and on occasion even a thresher shark.

On most days, we enjoy visibility of 70 to 100 feet. When the current picks up, the ash from these volcanic isles can rise, reducing the visibility to 30 feet. For the wide-angle experience that is big-animal diving, this isn’t ideal. But, we’re still cruising one of the most pristine underwater environments—so we then choose dives where we’re closer to the reefs and marine life such as eels, octopuses and Socorro lobsters.

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Other Information

Boat Specifications 

• Year Built: 1968
• Length: 105 feet
• Beam:  24 feet
• Construction Material: Steel with teak deck
• Engines: Twin Caterpillar 240 HP
• Tenders: One 25ft. heavy-duty fiberglass dive boat. One 32 ft. custom high-speed aluminum dive skiff.
• Generators: Two 65kW + 1 emergency genset
• Voltage: 110/208 VAC 12-24 VDC
• ISM safety certified audited by Bureau Veritas, VSAT, Satelite Phone
• Compressors: 2 x water cooled Coltri MC-30
• Passengers: 18
• Cabins: 9

Practical Information 

• Time Zone: UTC-6
• Local Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
• Language Spoken: English & Spanish
• Payment Onboard: Cash

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UNDERWATER PHOTOS

Socorro Underwater Pictures

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