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Dive Review of Nautilus Explorer in
Mexico (Western)/Revillagigedo -Socorro Islands

Nautilus Explorer: "Revillagigedo Islands - Socorro Island - Simply Awesome", May, 2015,

by Gregg Backemeyer, FL, US (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 9 reports with 7 Helpful votes). Report 8370 has 1 Helpful vote.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 4 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 3 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments This was my fourth trip on the Nautilus Explorer and the best yet. The giant Pacific mantas, hammerheads, dolphins and other pelagics were abundant. If you have not yet swam with these mantas you are in for a special treat. They are huge and very friendly, continuously circling around the cleaning areas and actually initiating human interaction. Truly an epic trip and expedition.
The Nautilus outfit is second to none for running quality expeditions. The Explorer captain, crew and accommodations are first rate. Their knowledge of the area is remarkable and they are extremely friendly and willing to help in any way possible. Safety is of paramount importance with this outfit and I always felt that they were totally in control of all aspects of the trip. Whether it be operation of the boat or while divers are in the water. They provide all divers with the free use of their Lifeline radios for the duration of the trip which is a unique safety component.
The standard cabins are well maintained and quite comfortable - more than adequate. I have also stayed in one of the suites which are a nice upgrade if available. The chef and food is way above average and always fresh while providing a good variety each day and meal.
I would recommend this expedition to anyone who wants to experience a quality liveaboard while diving a remote and awesome location.
Websites Nautilus Explorer   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving French Polynesia, Mexico, Windward/Leeward Islands, South Florida, ABC Islands, Honduras, Hawaii, and more
Closest Airport Cabo San Lucas Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy, rainy, cloudy Seas choppy, surge, currents
Water Temp 70-78°F / 21-26°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 25-100 Ft/ 8-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Depth with Nitrox
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas Squadrons
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals N/A Tropical Fish 2 stars
Small Critters N/A Large Fish 4 stars
Large Pelagics 5 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 3 stars Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's N/A Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments First rate - these guys know what they are doing and do it week in and week out.
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