The Nautilus Gallant Lady adds to the Nautilus Fleet & increases the spaces available to divers at Socorro and the Sea of Cortes. She's 116 feet (35 meters) but accommodates just 12 guests.
“Gallant Lady, completely refit in 2020, takes only 12 divers to some seriously exciting encounters with pelagic animals. Diving with only a dozen people is ideal in my mind & brings back happy memories of the Red Sea liveaboard I worked on in the ’80’s … but, the real excitement here revolves around all the marine life returning to the Sea of Cortez. The Sea is alive again & well worth a visit.”
2 main deck TWIN / DOUBLE cabins
2 beds or 1 large king bed
(the premium cabin has a full-sized bath tub)
3 lower deck TWIN / DOUBLE cabins
2 beds or 1 large king
1 lower deck TWIN cabin
2 twin beds
All are en-suite & have individually controlled AC and standard north American power sockets
80 cu. ft. aluminium tanks
dive from skiffs & occasionally from the platform on the main vessel
aqualung gear rental available (request in advance)
nitrox available (at extra charge)
water temperature: 78-82F, 26-28C
5mm wetsuit recommended
accommodation & diving
meals, snacks & non-alcoholic beverages
compressed air, tanks, weights & weight belts
trip DVD
airfare
airport transfers to hospitality suite or hotel
nitrox & dive gear
wines, imported & domestic beers, spirits
port fee (to be paid in cash on board)
wifi
Nautilus Gallant Lady has been totally refit to please the crowds. The boat is topped by a crow’s nest, great for spotting animal movements. The bridge, located below the crow’s nest, is open 24 hours a day to guests and just behind the bridge, you’ll find the open-air sky lounge, featuring comfortable seating (sofa-style benches, lounge chairs & deck chairs). This area is terrific for sun-lovers …. and for star-watchers at night.
On the large bow section of the main deck you’ll find the hot tub and cushioned seating. Inside on this level is a well-equipped dining room / salon with TV, DVD, sound system and plenty of CDs and movie.
The dive deck is at the aft and 2 suites are also found mid-ship on the main deck. The remaining 4 suites are on the lower deck.
All of the Nautilus vessels are all known for their “good eats”. On Gallant Lady you’ll enjoy a combination of Mexican and West Coast North American cuisine with home-baked snacks and drinks between dives. On board is a wide selection of beer, wine and alcohol from the ship’s bar. The chef will do everything possible to accommodate special dietary needs. Please let us know your needs when you book.
We recommend flying into Cabo San Lucas (SJD) the day before your trip. We can recommend a hotel and the Nautilus staff at the Cabo Dive Center will be waiting to take care of you & will offer you a complimentary “warm-up” dive the day before departure. The trip boards in Cabo San Lucas at 4:30 pm and returns to Cabo at 8:30 am. Be sure you leave plenty of time to disembark, get to the airport and check in with time to spare if you are flying home.
Length: 116 ft
Beam: 22 ft
Built: USA – Broward luxury yachts
Certified: ISM safety certified
Guests: 12 guests in 6 en-suite suites
DIVING AND FACILITIES EQUIPMENT:
Air fills
Nitrox
MACHINERY
1700 HP Caterpillar engine power
NAVIGATION
Full complement of navigational equipment
COMMUNICATIONS
Internet access & satellite phone
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Nautilus ships have the same safety certificates as the largest ocean going cruise ships including PSSC, ISM, GMDSS and ISPS certificates.
CREWS
Captains, mates and engineers have professional commercial mariner qualifications.
All crew have STCW emergency duty training, security awareness, first aid and marine medicals.
The yacht is available in the Sea of Cortez and schedules are set to maximize time with animal migrations. Private charters to the Sea of Cortez are also available Contact us for details ….
DIVING HIGHLIGHTS – SEA OF CORTEZ
The Sea of Cortez is a unique and different destination with its own charm. After being overfished and nearly ruined for posterity, this wonderful sea has made a comeback. Whale sharks are still resident seasonally off La Paz; the sea lions at Los Islotes were never impacted; the humpback whales still show up every winter; the huge schools of panamic fish are as abundant as ever before. Hammerheads have returned to El Bajo and Los Animas and mantas to La Reyna although they are not as abundant as before. Still, the numbers are encouraging. In the UNESCO Marine Park Cabo the fish have come back in droves and there is an excellent chance of seeing bull sharks here.
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