Nautilus Gallant Lady
Location: Mexico
Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
About Nautilus Gallant Lady
Embark on an extraordinary diving adventure through Mexico's vibrant Sea of Cortez aboard the Nautilus Gallant Lady, a luxurious yacht designed for intimate encounters with incredible marine life.
Vessel Specifications
- Length: 35.36m
- Guest capacity: 12
- Nitrox: Available
- WiFi: Available
Cabins
- Superior Suite (sleeps 2) — California King or Double — The Superior Suites offer a comfortable and spacious retreat, each featuring either a luxurious California King bed or two double beds. Guests will appreciate the individually controlled air condition
- Twin Bed Superior Suite (sleeps 2) — Twin — Ideal for friends or individual travelers, the Twin Bed Superior Suite provides two comfortable twin beds. This cabin type also includes individually controlled air conditioning, sufficient storage, a
- Premium Suite (sleeps 2) — California King or Double — The Premium Suite offers an enhanced level of comfort and space, featuring either a plush California King bed or two double beds. This larger suite includes individually controlled air conditioning, g
Itineraries
Sea of Cortez Diving
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Embarkation: Cabo San Lucas
Jacques Cousteau's 'Aquarium of the World': Liveaboard diving through the Gulf of California with sea lion colonies at Los Islotes, pelagic action at Gordo Banks Seamount, schools of hammerheads at El Bajo, and colorful reefs around Espíritu Santo and Cerralvo.
Ocean Safari: Mobulas, Whales, and even Orcas (Cabo San Lucas - La Paz)
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Embarkation: La Paz
This expedition in the Sea of Cortez is primarily focused on snorkeling and freediving with incredible marine megafauna. The trip is timed to coincide with the presence of massive schools of mobula rays and offers a chance to see orcas, which frequent the area. The itinerary is flexible, allowing the expert crew to follow wildlife sightings, which may also include humpback whales, whale sharks, and dolphins. While surface encounters are the main goal, the trip includes a few opportunities for sc
Baja Ultimate Whales
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Embarkation: San Carlos
A unique bucket-list experience in Baja California: combines encounters with gray whales and their calves in Magdalena Bay with snorkeling alongside mobula ray schools, mako and blue sharks, as well as searching for whale sharks and orcas in the Sea of Cortez. Strictly a snorkel and free-dive expedition, no scuba.
Mexico Sardine Run & Magdalena Bay
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Embarkation: San Carlos
The Mexican answer to the South African Sardine Run: dense sardine bait balls off Magdalena Bay, hunted by marlins, sea lions, Mahi Mahi, and dolphins—combined with the world-famous friendly gray whale encounters in the lagoon. A pure snorkeling and free-diving expedition.
Ultimate Combo - Mobulas, Orcas and Whale Sharks (Cabo - La Paz)
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Embarkation: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
This expedition through the Sea of Cortez focuses on encounters with large marine animals, from mobula rays to orcas. The trip is highly flexible, using a spotter aircraft and a network of local contacts to find the best wildlife action. Guests can expect opportunities to interact with sea lions, dolphins, and potentially various whale species. The itinerary also includes about 27 dives on local sites and special night encounters with mobula rays.
Sea of Cortez (Cabo San Lucas - Cabo San Lucas)
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Embarkation: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
This 6-day expedition through the Sea of Cortez offers a blend of diving and diverse eco-adventures for up to 12 guests. The trip is suitable for all experience levels, with options for guided dives, independent exploration for certified divers, and introductory scuba experiences. The itinerary remains flexible to maximize wildlife encounters, guided by a spotter plane. Besides diving, guests can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and guided hikes with naturalist experts.
Sea of Cortez Get-Aways (Cabo - Cabo)
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Embarkation: Cabo
This 6-day round-trip from Cabo explores the rich marine environments of the Sea of Cortez. The itinerary is designed to maximize diving opportunities at renowned sites like Las Animas, La Reyna, and El bajo Los Islotes. Guests will complete around 15 dives, including night dives, with chances to see sea lions, shipwrecks, and potentially giant mantas. The trip also offers a variety of other water sports and shore activities in a region known for its calm seas and excellent visibility during thi
Ultimate Whale Sharks in the Sea of Cortez (Cabo San Lucas - La Paz)
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Embarkation: Cabo San Lucas
This voyage presents an unparalleled opportunity to engage with a vast seasonal congregation of whale sharks within the Sea of Cortez. The journey encompasses approximately 15 dives along with a dedicated full day for whale shark snorkeling in Bahia de Los Angeles, a secluded bay frequently hosting as many as 220 individual sharks. A spotter plane assists in pinpointing marine life, potentially including orcas, pilot whales, and sperm whales. The schedule remains adaptable, shifting daily to opt