Nautilus Gallant Lady Itinerary

Magdalena Bay Sardine Run

8 days / 7 nights

About Nautilus Gallant Lady

  • Diverse marine life themed itineraries in Mexico's Pacific and Sea of Cortez
  • Brand new interiors and chic decorations for a totally updated look and feel
  • Intimate service above and below water with close to 1:1 crew to guest ratio
  • Excellent facilities for divers, with nitrox, gear storage, spacious custom zodiacs, and a modern camera station

Nautilus Gallant Lady is one of the region's most luxurious liveaboard vessels. You'll enjoy an intimate and adventurous dive safari, with just 12 guests onboard, and non-stop big fish action in some of Mexico's most legendary Pacific diving destinations. Get up close and personal with mantas, sharks, and dolphins at Socorro and Revillagigedo, head to Guadalupe to observe great white sharks, or dive frontier destinations like Cabo Pulmo and Bahia de Los Angeles. And you're guaranteed to feel perfectly pampered throughout your trip, thanks to exceptional suites and guest service, plus excellent amenities for every diver.


Itinerary details

8 days / 7 nights
Up to 7
Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Required

Highlights

  • Witness one of the largest sardine hunts in the world in Magdalena Bay
  • Snorkel with striped marlin as they gather in anticipation of a feast
  • Chance of seeing California sea lions, dolphins, wahoo, and more
  • Spot humpbacks and, if you’re really lucky, even orcas or blue whales!
  • See pelicans, gulls, booby birds, frigates, shearwaters and albatross

Day 1: Meet at SeeCreatures Cabo for 4:30 pm. Board and set sail up the beautiful coast of Baja California. Our destination, the sheltered waters and outer Islands of Magdalena Bay sardine run.

Day 2: Begin with 3 dives south end of Margarita Island, including sea lions and the remains of a steamship that sank in the early 1900s.

Day 3-6: Let’s find some bait balls and get in the water with striped marlin! This is a cooperative eco-tourism program with local pangas and highly knowledgeable captains. Nobody does a better job at finding bait balls than Captain G and his family and friends. Spend as much or as little time as you want on the water each day. The more time, the more striped marlin encounters. Scuba diving is definitely on the agenda on this trip. Magdalena Bay is loaded with life this time of year, and aside from the marlin, you might also spot whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks and sea lions. Don’t forget to check out the mangroves and gorgeous sand dunes. We will have kayaks and SUPs ready for you.

Day 7: Last day at Magdalena Bay. End with 3 more dives including the wreck of a WW1 submarine and more sea lions!

Day 8: Return to Cabo San Lucas for breakfast and disembarking by 8:30am. 

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.


Transfer details

Departure

04:30pm

Cabo San Lucas

Los Cabos International Airport: SJD

Return

08:30am

Cabo San Lucas

Los Cabos International Airport: SJD


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