Sea of Cortez 8-Day Favourites - 2026

Sea of Cortez 8-Day Favourites - 2026

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Sea of Cortez 8-Day Favourites - 2026

Our greatest hits! Eight days diving the finest sites of the southern Sea of Cortez, Jacques Cousteau's "aquarium of the world," with up to four dives a day (except boarding and disembarkation days), night dives included. The route takes in Isla Cerralvo, La Reina with its epic summer baitballs (with luck, even giant mantas), the shark-patrolled seamounts of El Bajo, the volcanic pinnacles of Isla Las Ánimas, Isla San Francisco, and UNESCO-listed Isla Espíritu Santo, home to vibrant reefs as well as nearby shipwrecks (final dive sites subject to recent animal sightings, weather, and conditions). Expect swirling schools of fish, playful sea lions, moray eels, rays, large pods of dolphins, and, fingers tightly crossed, schooling hammerheads. We'll also keep eyes on the horizon for orcas and whales.

Total Reviews
82
Average Rating
4.8
Overall
4.7
Cuisine
4.7
Animals
4.3
Crew
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Diving
4.5
Guest Reviews
ROBERTO VASILE
Nautilus Belle Amie
August 16, 2026
Review
all perfect!!
Staff standout
very straordinary crew!!!
Sidney Nabuurs
Nautilus Belle Amie
August 16, 2026
Review
thank you for an amazing week!
Staff standout
Emilliano was an amazing guide, always gave great breifings! All the staff are so enthusiastic and helpful. Chef is AMAZING. Captain was so helpful always trying to bring us to the best dive sites. The crew works nonstop, they are amazing but should get more breaks!
Rebecca DeShon
Nautilus Explorer
September 21, 2025
Review
Thank you so so much!
Staff standout
Angel and Anna were fantastic! We were so excited to see Angel on this boat whom we had on the Bell Amie. Overall we like the chef, dive masters and boat much better on Belle Amie.
Thomas Harward
Nautilus Belle Amie
September 20, 2025
Review
Spectacular trip! This was our first liveaboard and we felt so comfortable and supported the entire journey.
Staff standout
Phrenanda and Rodrigo were the best! So sweet and attentive. All the divemasters were amazing. Special shout out to Amanda and Daniel. They were great with our dive group and pointed out things I would have missed.
Samantha Estevez
Nautilus Belle Amie
August 23, 2025
Review
We love Nautilus dive!
Staff standout
EVERYONE went above and beyond. They made our experience once in a lifetime. Safety was taken seriously and all of our dives were incredible. There are not enough thanks to give to this crew. If you are a diver and are thinking about a liveaboard, Nautilus should be top of the list!
Nicolette Tiernan
Nautilus Belle Amie
August 23, 2025
Review
This was the trip of a lifetime and I know it won't be the last time we do a liveaboard with Belle Amie and Nautilus.
Staff standout
Absolutely. The entire crew treated us like family from the moment we stepped on the Belle Amie. They put the safety of our divers first. All of our dive masters were incredible and just as excited to get into the water as us. Our hosts, captains, deck crew, and everyone aboard were incredible from start to finish.
Mark Stetson
Nautilus Belle Amie
August 23, 2025
Review
I look forward the coming back!
Staff standout
All of the crew took their jobs seriously and enthusiastically. I felt safe and pampered throughout the trip. It has been my dream for many years to explore the Sea of Cortez. This trip was a great introduction! The dive guides were especially wonderful , finding a great balance between safety, exploration and fun.
Janet Nathanson
Nautilus Belle Amie
October 19, 2024
Review
the food was always delicious and many of us were wanting some of his recipes!
Cynthia Albrecht
Nautilus Belle Amie
October 19, 2024
Review
The chef did an amazing job for the vegetarians. Thank you!
Staff standout
Mario and Peter were great dive masters!!
Cheryl Nelson
Nautilus Belle Amie
October 19, 2024
Review
I was in the nautilus suite. it would be better to remove the chair in there and add cubbies, shelving and hooks. there is basically no storage for your stuff. bathroom needs more shelves or hooks.
Staff standout
the crew was very helpful and engaging. everyone was great.
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Average Rating
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Crew 4.9
Cuisine 4.8
Cleanliness 4.9
Animals 4.6
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Average Rating
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Cuisine 4.6
Cleanliness 4.7
Animals 4.5
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Total Reviews
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Average Rating
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Overall 4.7
Crew 4.9
Cuisine 4.6
Cleanliness 4.7
Animals 4.0
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