Nautilus Explorer

[Carole R]

For our 10th anniversary, my husband is taking me on a trip to remember(YES, My Idea!!). Has anyone been on the Nautilus Explorer? On the Guadalupe Great White Shark Dive? I wanted to go to South America, but this seems like a good alternative (price wise)...all input is welcome!
Carole

 

[diveborg]

While I haven't been on the Guadalupe trip, I have been on the Nautilus Explorer.

Nautilus Explorer trip report

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I can't think of much else to say that isn't in the trip report. I would love to go on another trip aboard her.

 

[deepstops]

For our 10th anniversary, my husband is taking me on a trip to remember(YES, My Idea!!). Has anyone been on the Nautilus Explorer? On the Guadalupe Great White Shark Dive? I wanted to go to South America, but this seems like a good alternative (price wise)...all input is welcome!
Carole

That vessel enjoys a stellar reputation.

 

[Dr. Doug Ebersole]

I was on the Nautilus Explorer last April in Socorro. Great boat and an awesome captain and crew. I've not been with them to Guadalupe but I'm sure you'll have a great time.

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

A customer of mine did the Guadelupe trip and had an excellent time. I have the DVD of the whole trip and play it all the time!! If you have any questions about the trip, let me know I have picked his brains about his expedition

 

[capybara]

Here's our trip report on the Sea of Cortez trip:
Nautilus Explorer trip report
We really enjoyed the trip. It's a nice ship.
You'll have an awesome time!

 

[Diver Rick]

I can't say enough GOOD about the Nautilus!!

Although I've only done one of their "northern" itineraries, as you are hearing from others, you won't go wrong with these folks!

 

[Gator Diver]

I can't speak for the Nautilus but I can
say Guadalupe is awesome! Enjoy!

 

[Santorini]

The Nautilus is a well oiled operation. Mike runs a very professional crew. Wonderful food, and they make you feel like family. You can have as much fun as you want as long as you follow the rules. (15 ft saftey stop, 500 psi air...)

 

[mjh]

I think the Key with Guadalupe is When You Go. We went with the Horizon last year. It was their second trip out and we had a great time. We saw 9-12 sharks, 3 breaches, common to have 2-3 around the cage and I can only recall one 3 hour stint where a shark did not come by. Doc said the 1st trip out had been even better. GIVEN IT IS ALL LUCK, buuuuttttt as I have read reports of others it seems the interactions have decreased as the season progresses. MY Completely Unscientific, Unsubstantiated theory is; as more operators are taking more and more folks out the sharks are spreading out between the different vessels and probably getting better fed, resulting in needing to spend less and less time around your cage.