What are the features of the Nautilus Explorer?
The Nautilus Explorer is a 35-meter long vessel, built with heavy steel and equipped with stabilizers for smooth sailing. It offers comfortable cabins with air conditioning and private bathrooms, luxury suites, sun decks, a jacuzzi, and a lounge with large windows, sofas, computers, and a 42-inch TV.
What type of meals are served on board?
The onboard cuisine includes a mix of North American, European, and Mexican flavors, with options like breads, homemade pastries, and soups.
What safety certifications does the ship have?
The Nautilus Explorer is certified by Transport Canada as the first and only SOLAS ISM passenger vessel, a safety certificate also held by the world's largest cruise ships.
What is a typical itinerary for a trip to Socorro?
The itinerary spans 9 days and 8 nights, tailored for divers with a minimum of 50 logged dives, and offers a perfect blend of adventure and exploration. The trip boards in Cabo San Lucas at 08:00 PM, followed by a day of relaxation and safety briefings. Over the next 7 days, participants will enjoy 3 to 4 dives per day. The final day will be dedicated to returning to Cabo San Lucas, arriving there by 08:30 AM, with disembarkation shortly afterwards.
What is the accommodation like on the Nautilus Explorer?
The vessel offers 8 double or twin cabins and 1 triple cabin on the lower deck, as well as 3 Superior suites and the Premium suite on the jacuzzi deck, all with air conditioning and private bathrooms.
Is it possible to rent diving equipment?
Yes, at the Cabo Dive Center, located in Cabo San Lucas, necessary diving equipment can be rented, and assistance in preparing for the trip is available.
Can the trip itinerary change?
Yes, the itinerary may vary depending on weather and ocean conditions, with the aim of offering the safest and most enjoyable experience possible.
What is the cancellation policy for Nautilus Explorer?
You have the option at the time of initial booking and payment to select either a value priced non-refundable trip fee or a higher priced fully refundable trip fee both as described below. The following applies to our value based non-refundable trip fee: A 25% non-refundable initial payment is required within 72 hours of making your booking to confirm your reservation. Payment may be made by bank draft, bank wire or cheque. A cancellation of an original booking (a booking that has not been previously transferred to a later date than when first booked) that is received more than a year before departure is fully refundable less an administrative fee of USD $125 per berth or the booking may be transferred to a new booking without any administrative fee. This option is only available once for each booking and transferred payments may only be applied as a credit to final payments. There are no refund for any transferred bookings. Cancellations made by a guest that are received within 12 months of departure are non-refundable and non-transferable. We will do our best to rebook your cancelled reservation with a different client and, if we are able to do so and IF that departure is 100% occupancy, we will refund your canceled booking less an administration fee of $125.00 per berth or space. If we are able to re-book your canceled berth/space, you will have the option to transfer the full amount paid to a future reservation. For our fully refundable trip rate , the following applies: Trip fees are fully refundable on a cancellation made 60 days prior to departure on a “no questions asked” basis less an administrative fee of US$ 125. This is only available at the time of a new booking and initial payment. Final Payment Our receipt of your trip fee is due 60 days prior to your boarding date. If we do not receive the balance by the due date we will do our best to get in touch with you and/or send you a reminder. We do reserve the right to release your reservation without compensation or refund if we have not received the balance of your trip fees by the due date.