The Nautilus Belle Amie is a luxury, steel-hulled liveaboard offering 8-night dive adventures in Baja Mexico and the Sea of Cortez. From December to June, explore the world-famous waters of Socorro, where encounters with giant mantas, dolphins, hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, and whale sharks await. Between July and November, the itinerary shifts to the rich marine biodiversity of the Sea of Cortez.
Launched in 2015, the Nautilus Belle Amie is a modern, purpose-built liveaboard designed with divers in mind. Onboard, guests enjoy the comfort of 17 ensuite staterooms and suites, blending luxury and practicality for an unforgettable dive experience.
Facilities & Meals
The Belle Amie boasts a large dive deck, a full-length sun deck, and a freshwater hot tub for relaxation between dives. Guests can enjoy a fully-stocked bar offering single malts, microbrews, and a selection of fine wines. Meals are prepared fresh daily, catering to a variety of dietary preferences, ensuring a delightful dining experience throughout the journey.
Activities
In addition to world-class diving, guests can unwind on the spacious sun deck, indulge in the hot tub, or socialize in the comfortable main salon and dining areas. The vessel’s layout promotes relaxation and camaraderie among divers.
Staying Connected
The Nautilus Belle Amie offers internet access and satellite phone services, allowing guests to stay connected even while exploring remote dive destinations.
We Think . . .
The Nautilus Belle Amie combines luxury accommodations with top-tier diving facilities, making it an excellent choice for divers seeking comfort and adventure. Its well-designed spaces, attentive crew, and access to premier dive sites ensure a memorable liveaboard experience.
The Nautilus Belle Amie operates primarily in the eastern Pacific, offering diving expeditions to renowned locations such as Baja Mexico and the Sea of Cortez. These areas are celebrated for their rich marine biodiversity and unique underwater encounters.
How to Get There
Guests typically fly into major hubs like Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) in Mexico. From there, the Nautilus team arranges transfers to the departure point, ensuring a seamless journey to the vessel.
Premium Suites
- Emerald & Cortes Suites: Located on the main deck, these spacious suites feature large windows, a sitting area, flat-screen TV, individually controlled air conditioning, and ensuite bathrooms with double sinks. They can be configured with either a California king bed or two doubles.
Superior Suites
- Inde, Cuervo, Dofleini, Rosario, Nautilus & Swell Suites: Situated on the wheelhouse deck, these suites offer large windows, ensuite bathrooms, and can be arranged with a California king bed or two doubles, providing a hotel-like experience.
Staterooms
- A, B, C, D, E, F & G Staterooms: Located on the lower deck, these rooms feature side-by-side beds, ensuite bathrooms, and individually controlled air conditioning.
Triple Stateroom
- H Stateroom: A triple occupancy room with ensuite facilities, ideal for groups or families.
The Nautilus Belle Amie offers access to some of the most exhilarating dive sites in the eastern Pacific, known for encounters with giant manta rays, various shark species, dolphins, and vibrant marine ecosystems.
Dive Services
The vessel provides a spacious dive deck equipped with individual gear storage, rinse tanks, and a camera table. Nitrox is available for enriched air divers, and the vessel is rebreather-friendly. Experienced dive guides accompany all dives, ensuring safety and enhancing the underwater experience.
Dive Sites
- Baja Ultimate Whales (Jan–Apr): Combines swimming with whale sharks, snorkeling with sea lions, a 3-night expedition in the Sea of Cortez, and sightings of humpbacks, blue whales, and dolphins. Topped off with a private flight to San Ignacio Lagoon for unforgettable gray whale interactions.
- Orcas in the Sea of Cortez (Apr–Aug): Encounters with multiple pods of orcas that actively choose to interact, with peak sightings in July and August.
- Ultimate Whale Shark Adventure (Jun–Oct): Swim with whale sharks in a pristine bay of the Sea of Cortez. Chance encounters with orcas, finbacks, and sperm whales add to the excitement.
- Sea of Cortez (Jul–Nov): Diverse year-round marine life with mega pods of dolphins, mobula rays, visiting orcas, and superb summer/fall diving with warm water and great visibility.
- Loreto / La Paz (Jul–Nov): A relaxed diving itinerary across calm seas with up to 4 dives daily, playful sea lions, and chances to see orcas, pilot whales, and sperm whales. Includes beach walks, kayaking, and desert excursions.
- Mexico Sardine Run (Oct–Dec): Intense pelagic action as the Pacific explodes with life during the sardine run, featuring snorkeling and freediving supported by liveaboard and panga boats.
Live Availability and Pricing
Nautilus Belle Amie Extras Payable Locally
| AUD | USD | ||||
| Port fees (USD cash) | 35 | USD | | | 35 | |
| Nitrox (per trip) | 125 | USD | | | 125 | |
| Full Gear (Wetsuite, BCD, Reg, Computer, Booties, Hood, Fins, Snorkel and mask) | 325 | USD | | | 325 | |
| This resort's prices are in USD. The AUD prices shown are based on the current exchange rate. The price paid in AUD will be based on the actual exchange rate at the time any payments are made. | |||||
| Important Information | |||||
| Special payment and cancellation terms apply for this operator. | |||||
| EXTRAS payable at time of booking (as of October 2024) | |||||
| 5% Mexican VAT on cruise price | |||||
