Socorro – Giant Mantas, Dolphins & Sharks

Socorro – Giant Mantas, Dolphins & Sharks

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Socorro – Giant Mantas, Dolphins & Sharks

Socorro is like an oasis in the Pacific Ocean. Not easy to get to but beautifully worthwhile. It's not just lots of mantas, but these gentle giants want to interact with us through the most amazing interspecies communication. This magical connection has been integral to Socorro since our inaugural exploration in 1978. Additionally, about 15 years ago, dolphins began emulating the mantas, fostering pod interactions with bottlenose dolphins on nearly every expedition. Socorro isn't just about mantas; it's about the captivating harmony among these species

Total Reviews
5,429
Average Rating
4.8
Overall
4.8
Cuisine
4.7
Animals
4.6
Crew
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Diving
4.8
Guest Reviews
Marie Treitinger
Nautilus Explorer
May 26, 2026
Review
no further comments - just grateful for the amazing trip due to the outstanding crew and the stunning marine life
Staff standout
The entire crew was giving me and the rest of the group an amazing trip.
Solo travelling was not a probem at all as the participants and especially the crew made me feel part of the group. Apart from the great diving full of marine life, the experience was outstanding! I felt secure and well cared about at any time. There are procedures that are well organized and excuted to make sure all divers are having a safe and unforgetable expierience during the entire trip.
Thanks to the dive guides Celina, Jorge, Mariana & Nico I could not only see giant mantas, different types of sharks and whale sharks which was just stunning, but could also improved my diving skills.
The chef Luis was treating as with delicious food and snacks throughout the entire trip and I might have gained a bit of weight due to his exceptionell cookies and cakes.
Rodrigo and Lollis were two amazing hosts who were serving us extremely kind and supporting us with any question.
The captain Miguel, the engineer Luis and the mate Pedro were making sure, that we are on the one hand side informed at any time about schedules, procedures etc. but on the other hand were running the entire trip in the background to make this amazing trip possible.
Thank you very much for the good vibes, fun and once in a lifetime experiences on that trip!!! 100% recommended!
Fabian Reimer
Nautilus Under Sea
May 19, 2026
Review
In my opinion the food was absolutely fantastic. It tasted very good and the quality was also very good
Staff standout
For me, I had an very good connection with Ima. The first dives were guided by him and he spreaded calmness into the whole group. He had a goof mixture of making jokes, be funny and seriousness.
Also Fernanda was all the time very happy and cared about all the problems
Emma Bauer
Nautilus Under Sea
May 19, 2026
Review
THANK YOU! This was my third trip in six months with this company and hopefully not my last.
Staff standout
Fernanda - Kept us so well taken care of on the boat, from the cleanliness to the food and drink service to ensuring everyone felt like they could ask for whatever they needed whenever they needed it!
Nico - Great guide, great sense of humor
Ima - exceptional empathy and customer service when divers were struggling and ensured everyone felt seen, safe, and successful in their diving
Marcel - beautiful diver, great eyes in the water, happy birthday!
Grettel - so PROUD to see lady divers out here working these waters. She made sure everyone who dove with her had fun but was strong enough in the water to keep all of us safe and together.
Enrique - a great, happy chef can make or break a trip, and our chef MADE THE TRIP! He kept us all full and satisfied and when he saw I was having a hard afternoon one day and went above and beyond to make sure I ate something and it really turned my day around.
Capt Beto and Sebastian - always in good humor but well balanced with a confidence that made them easy to listen to, respet, and enjoy every time they came around. How they stay so professional and pleasant while managing all of the operations of a trip like this is truly impressive.
Sandra Totten
Nautilus Under Sea
May 19, 2026
Review
Amazing to see the whole crew working together as a team -helping each other out in all tasks
Staff standout
Ima made an extra special effort to help me after a bad dive - extremely empathetic and attentive. Thanks to his support I was back in the water to enjoy the rest of the trip.
Aric Jorgenson
Nautilus Belle Amie
May 12, 2026
Review
Our biggest impression is that from the top down, this is a company that pays attention to detail and commits fully to providing a once in a lifetime experience for every guest. Bravo!
Staff standout
Really, the standard was very high: everybody was truly excellent, but perhaps Danny and Ivan were particularly good...and Poncho!!
Bartholomeus Theodor de Bont
Nautilus Belle Amie
May 12, 2026
Review
Kepp up the good work.
Staff standout
Not particularly. They are ALL so friendly and want to feel you comfortable and home.
Big compliments, they whole staff is super professional in what they are good in and the operation runs like a well oiled machine. Really nice to be part of that.
We had super dives, food, hospitality etc etc!!!
Sophie Thayne
Nautilus Under Sea
May 11, 2026
Review
Spending a week in a boat diving in spectacular but highly remote places can be a dream come true …but also intimidating.
It only works if you have a well trained and highly professional team around you.

What I have witnessed and experienced when it comes to the team on the Nautilus Undersea Hunter has been just simply wonderful! The whole team was professional through out - with everyone's safety being the top priority - while being extremely kind, attentive and ready for a joke. What impressed me particularly is how the team manages to cater perfectly to the different needs of the customers: We are a very diverse set of customers on board from divers with little experience to highly experienced, from young to senior, from no camera to filmers to professional underwater photographers.

The whole team have been doing a tremendous job keeping everyone happy and catered for every need - even the perfect sunset picture at Roca Partida :)

The whole trip was just amazing. We had so many magical encounters under water with the spectacular marine life of Socorro - the reason we've come. But it's the moments we lived on the boat that make me want to come back!

Thank you!
Staff standout
They are all great but Pablo, Benji, Slavic and Angel stood out
Thomas Huis
Nautilus Under Sea
May 11, 2026
Review
On taco night, Slavic put some music which was so nice and after we only wished there was more music on board
Staff standout
They were all great in their own way, it surprised us the knowledge of benji and Pablo when scouting for animals, Slavic and Daniel how they interacted and entertained the mantas which made them come back and therefore made the experience even more incredible and overall the kindness of all the crew manu, angel and Edgar and of course the food of the chef Slavin was amazing
Wendy Abbott
Nautilus Belle Amie
May 4, 2026
Review
Thank you for such a phenomenal and unique experience from start to finish!
Staff standout
The entire crew of Where's John
did an absolutely fantastic job! This week was like being part of an extended family with the crew. The passion of the crew is evident through their professionalism and dedication to excellence in all they do aboard and through the fantastic care they took care of us…..they are always willing to go the extra mile!
Delaney Bernard
Nautilus Belle Amie
May 4, 2026
Review
Everyone's amazing!!! It would have been nice to communicate food preferences before hand, but never went hungry the food was still amazing!
Staff standout
All the staff was amazing! I have always had troubles with my mask fogging and Diego took the time to burn it several times for me which I really appreciated and ended up fixing it!
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