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Mexico (Western)/Revillagigedo -Socorro Islands

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Nautilus Explorer: "Revillagigedo Islands - Socorro Island - Simply Awesome", May, 2015, by Gregg Backemeyer, FL, US ( Sr. Reviewer 9 reports with 7 Helpful votes). Report 8370 has 1 Helpful vote.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling	N/A
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Comments	This was my fourth trip on the Nautilus Explorer and the best yet. The giant Pacific mantas, hammerheads, dolphins and other pelagics were abundant. If you have not yet swam with these mantas you are in for a special treat. They are huge and very friendly, continuously circling around the cleaning areas and actually initiating human interaction. Truly an epic trip and expedition. The Nautilus outfit is second to none for running quality expeditions. The Explorer captain, crew and accommodations are first rate. Their knowledge of the area is remarkable and they are extremely friendly and willing to help in any way possible. Safety is of paramount importance with this outfit and I always felt that they were totally in control of all aspects of the trip. Whether it be operation of the boat or while divers are in the water. They provide all divers with the free use of their Lifeline radios for the duration of the trip which is a unique safety component. The standard cabins are well maintained and quite comfortable - more than adequate. I have also stayed in one of the suites which are a nice upgrade if available. The chef and food is way above average and always fresh while providing a good variety each day and meal. I would recommend this expedition to anyone who wants to experience a quality liveaboard while diving a remote and awesome location.
Websites	Nautilus Explorer
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	French Polynesia, Mexico, Windward/Leeward Islands, South Florida, ABC Islands, Honduras, Hawaii, and more
Closest Airport	Cabo San Lucas	Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, windy, rainy, cloudy	Seas	choppy, surge, currents
Water Temp	70-78°F / 21-26°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	25-100 Ft/ 8-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Depth with Nitrox
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	Squadrons
Dolphins	Schools	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals	N/A	Tropical Fish
Small Critters	N/A	Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	First rate - these guys know what they are doing and do it week in and week out.

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Dive Review of Nautilus Explorer in Mexico (Western)/Revillagigedo -Socorro Islands

Nautilus Explorer: "Revillagigedo Islands - Socorro Island - Simply Awesome", May, 2015,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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Reporter and Travel

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Nautilus Explorer in
Mexico (Western)/Revillagigedo -Socorro Islands