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THE NAUTILLUS GALLANT LADY

The Nautilus Gallant Lady (116 ft x 22 ft) is a Broward motor yacht built in 1982 that accommodates just 12 guests in 6 large luxurious suites equipped with convertible beds that can be a king-sized bed or two twin beds. With a 1700 horsepower engine, the boat can take you to the dive site in a very short time. It is ISM certified dive boat in aluminium construction and is stabilized for comfortable ride. This beautiful ship combines the luxury of a Broward motor yacht with thoughtful liveaboard dive boat design and features a main salon and dining room with wrap-around views, a sun deck with cushioned beds, dive deck, water level platform, sky lounge and a crow’s nest.

AMENITIES

The Nautilus Gallant Lady offers comfort and relaxation on the cushioned beds, in the hot tub or at the bar between or after diving. The experienced staff and crew focus on safe and enjoyable diving.

Gallant Lady is rebreather friendly and has Nitrox on board. During the trip, guests can enjoy kayaking, beach walks, mountain biking, paddle boarding, desert hikes and even night walks on the beach looking for fresh turtle nests. The professional team of Nautilus will ensure a spectacular diving experience.

FOOD ON BOARD

On board guests can enjoy delicious regionally inspired (fusion of Mexican and West Coast North American food) and varied gourmet meals made with the freshest ingredients. The hostesses will be on the back deck to meet you after every dive with a big smile and a tray of goodies, drinks, and snacks. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, food allergy options, and quasi kosher menus are available with at least 30 days prior notice. Tea, coffee, water, juice, soda are included in your trip price. On board is a wide selection of beer, wine and alcohol from the ship’s bar.

SUPERIOR SUITES - LOWER DECK

3 Superior Suites (Inde, Dofleini & Swell) spacious and comfortably can be configured with either a king bed or two doubles, and each suite has a private en-suite bathroom with shower. One of the superior suites even has a full-sized bathtub! All suites have individually controlled A/C and standard north American power sockets The latest version of the cabin photos are not available at the moment

• Size: -
• Beds: 1 King or 2 twin
• Max occupancy: 2
• Shareable: Yes
• Private bathroom: Yes
• Air Conditioning: Yes

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PREMIUM SUITE - LOWER DECK

A spacious and comfortably premium suite (Emerald) on the lower deck, can be configured with either a king bed or 2 doubles. It has its own private en-suite bathroom with a full-size bathtub. Standard North American power sockets. The latest version of the cabin photos are not available at the moment

• Size: -
• Beds: 1 King or 2 Twin
• Max occupancy: 2
• Shareable: Yes
• Private bathroom: Yes
• Air Conditioning: Yes

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SUPERIOR SUITES - MAIN DECK

2 superior suites (Rosario, Nautilus) spacious and comfortably are located on the main deck, can be configured with either a king bed or two doubles, and each suite has a private en-suite bathroom with shower. All suites have individually controlled A/C and standard North American power sockets The latest version of the cabin photos are not available at the moment

• Size: -
• Beds: 1 King or 2 Twin
• Max occupancy: 2
• Shareable: Yes
• Private bathroom: Yes
• Air Conditioning: Yes

MOST RELEVANT INFORMATION

• The trip begins in Cabo San Lucas harbour and ends in Cabo San Lucas harbour
• The closest airport is Cabo San Lucaso Intl (SAN)

EMBARKATION AND DEPARTURE

• You can check in on the boat as of 08:00pm
• The boat departs San Felipe harbour at around 12:00 on the same day
• DIN/INT adaptors are available on board
• Towels and soap are included

ARRIVAL AND DISEMBARKATION

• Your last dives will be on the second to last day in the afternoon
• The boat docks back in San Felipe harbour in the morning on the last day
• Check out and disembarkation is late in the morning on the last day.
• Transfer back to airport or hotel

ITINERARY GENERAL INFORMATION

• Aprox. 21 dives
• Level required: Open water with experience around 30 dives
• Note that several dives may be quite challenging and not suitable for divers of lower experience levels.
• Experience the natural beauty of the Socorro
• More then 220 whale sharks and much more
• Experience the one-on-one encounters with these majestic animals 
• Local colonies of up to 1000 sea lions intensify the experience even more.
• Possibility to spot  large pod of orcas.
• Snorkeling with whale sharks and the sea lions is a very exciting experience.
• Kayaking, paddle boarding, mountain biking, desert hikes, long walks on remote beaches, beach bonfires are all on the menu

TRAVEL PROGRAM

• Day 1: Meet at our dive center in the sunny vacation hotspot, Cabo San Lucas. Cabo Dive Center is located next to the main lobby and bar of the Tesoro Hotel on the picturesque walkway of the Cabo marina. Your adventure to Socorro starts here! We encourage you to think of the dive center as your “home away from home”. Our staff will be there to assist you with any rental gear you need, pre-trip day boat diving and the loan of a Nautilus LifeLine, Dive Alert and SMB. Starting in January 2019, we will also be offering a complimentary warmup dive off Land’s End. Your ship will be available for boarding at 8 p.m. and is just a short scenic stroll away, where appetizers and champagne will be waiting for you.
• Day 2: Today is a traveling and relaxing day at sea. It is a one day run out to the islands. An orientation briefing will be held in the morning, followed by a fire and boat safety drill. A drill? On holiday? Don’t worry, it is for your safety but we will make it lots of fun. We are proud to have been the first, and some of the only, ISM safety certified passenger vessel dive boats in the world, the same safety certification as the largest cruise ships. We’ll keep you as busy as you like on this sea day with Manta 101 in the afternoon, then you will have a chance to prep your gear, read a book, relax on the sun deck or check out the movie selection on our onboard wifi. We will be watching for the “green flash” at sunset, and while the cocktail hour is officially at 7 pm every evening, many of our guests enjoy some adult beverages well before that on sea days! We should arrive at San Benedicto Island that evening allowing you a calm night to relax and get a restful sleep before the next morning’s excitement of diving with the friendliest giant mantas in the world.
• Day 3-7: Over five full dive days, you will be able to experience some of our favorite sites such as El Canyon, the Boiler, Red Rocks, Roca Partida, Cabo Pearse, Punta Tosca, and Roca Oneal. We know that many of our guests want the option of as many dives as possible and we strive to offer an average of 4 dives a day, other than the day that we do our mandatory check-in at the local navy base when you will likely have the option of 3 dives plus our world-famous silky shark night snorkel. Our roots are in the cold, current-swept waters of BC and Alaska and we have always catered to experienced self-reliant divers looking for complete freedom on their dives. These divers are usually first in the water. We love buddying up with new divers looking for the reassurance of being with a divemaster from the time they start gearing up until they are back on the big boat. Most divers are somewhere mid-spectrum between these 2 groups and we make sure they are very well looked after as well!
• Note that several dives may be quite challenging and not suitable for divers of lower experience levels. The number of dives on offer is subject to weather, the whims of Mother Ocean, and crowding by other dive boats.
• We will have other stuff going on to keep you as busy as you like with kayaks and paddleboards, shoreline tours, humpback whale watching (January to April), manta ID in the late afternoon and after-dinner presentations. Of course, it’s always your option to find a nice quiet place to relax with a book, have a nice snooze, or maybe have a splash in our sparkling clear hot tubs.
• Day 8: We will likely get underway very early this morning for the voyage back to Cabo San Lucas. This is the perfect day to check out photos and videos with the new friends you made onboard, pack your dive gear up and take time to relax before reality sets back in. The islands, the mantas, the sharks and the dolphins are almost “otherworldly” and we hope the magic stays with you for a long time. 
• Day 9: Always a sad time for us. It’s time to say goodbye and disembarks the boat in Cabo at 8.30 am for either SJD airport or our dive center in Cabo San Lucas. It doesn’t have to be goodbye for long, we hope to see you again very soon.
• The exact itinerary for your trip may change based on weather and other ocean-related conditions. Our aim is to offer you the very best diving experience in the safest and most comfortable way.

SOCORRO

• Socorro is all about amazing interaction with our favorite giant mantas. No other mantas in the world behave like this. We don't know why but we LOVE it!! And the mantas clearly love us back.
• Aside from the usual interaction with mantas, dolphins and 10 kinds of sharks, 1200 humpback whales migrate down from Alaska at this time of year to mate and breed. You will see loads of whales on the surface and you will hear them singing when you are in the water. Most incredible of all is the opportunity to snorkel with the whales and sometimes even see them during a dive.

INCLUDED

• Full board, including water, tea, coffee, juices, snacks between meals and after dives, soft drinks
• Weight belts
• Dive guides
• Nautilus lifeline
• SMB
• Transfer from dive center in San Diego to the departure port
• Hospitality suite in San Diego

NOT INCLUDED

• Harbour fees: 65 USD
• Tips for the crew (recommended)
• Nitrox: 20USD Per day
• Wifi: 100 USD ( 10 Tickets available on board)
• Satellite phone: 3 USD per minute
• Mask, Booties, Snorkel & Hood Bundle: 25 USD per trip
• Oxygen fillings: 20 USD per filling
• Rental equipment: BCD/ Regulator/ Wet Suit 44 USD per item and trip.
• Dive computer: 28 USD per trip
• Local beer & wine, alcohol

CANCELLATION POLICY

What if I need to cancel my booking?

• Your reservation request is obligation free and you can cancel anytime within the first 72 hours. During this time you can easily find matching flights and get answers from our reservations team to any further questions you may have.
• After you have confirmed and paid for your reservation, the following cancellation policy applies:
• Reservation of 1 - 4 Divers:
• If a berth is cancelled.... More than 12 months, please read below
• 12 - 9 months prior to departure, 15% of the trip price is forfeit
• 9 - 4 months prior to departure, 25% of the trip price is forfeit
• 4 - 2 months prior to departure, 50% of the trip price is forfeit
• 60 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the trip price is forfeit
• Reservation of 5 or more divers:
• If berths are cancelled...
• More than 18 months, please read below
• 18 - 9 months prior to departure, 10% of the trip price is forfeit
• 9 - 6 months prior to departure, 20% of the trip price is forfeit
• 6 - 2 months prior to departure, 40% of the trip price is forfeit
• 60 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the trip price is forfeit
• Refunds 1 - 4 Divers:
• Cancellations received more than 12 months prior to departure are fully refundable less an administrative fee of USD 100 per berth or may be transferred to a new booking without any administrative fee.
• This service can be done once only per booking.
• Note that transferred deposits may only be applied as a credit towards final payment.
• Cancellations received less than 12 months prior to departure are non-refundable as per the cancellation policy above.
• 5 or more Divers: Cancellations received more than 18 months prior to departure are fully refundable less an administrative fee of USD 100 per berth or may be transferred to a new booking without any administrative fee.
• This service can be done once only per booking.
• Note that transferred deposits may only be applied as a credit towards final payment.
• Cancellations received less than 18 months prior to departure are non-refundable as per the cancellation policy above.
• In case of cancellation the refund will be transferred to your bank account, credit card or paypal account within 10 business days

BEFORE TRAVELLING

• Make sure you meet the country's requirements corresponding to your nationality make sure your passport is valid at least six months after the date you plan to visit the country
• Diving insurance is mandatory for divers of all ages on all of our trips: bring your certificate as proof
• It is strongly recommended to have travel insurance that is appropriate for the type of diving holidays you are going to do
• Check the electrical standards (such as which plugs are used) in your destination country before travelling and bring the appropriate adaptor if necessary.
• The itinerary and the number of dives are indicative and are subject to weather conditions and conditions: safety is always first
• All divers must provide their diving certification card
• Diving computers are compulsory Local rates, fuel surcharges, distance rates, port fees, etc. may change without notice due to changes in government policy, changes in the price of oil, etc.
• The changes are beyond our control and the increases must be paid if the boat requests them. We will endeavor to inform you of any changes as soon as possible. A change in these rates does not entitle you to cancel the trip.