Monthly Archives: May 2011

Soon I would be splashing divers on sites such as “The Wall of Life” “Susan’s Hooters” “Wooden Island” and “Inian Wall”, all covered in a myriad of colourful life. Nautilus Swell, Alaska, May 30th, 2011

First of all, I would like to apologize to all our readers and friends out there who enjoy all our blogs; I haven’t been writing nearly as much as I would like.  Fine tuning each dive, and exploring all the … Continue reading

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It’s absolutely stunning! Best cold water diving I have ever done. I didn’t expect THAT! Guest Comments May 24th 2011

It gets better every day! The crew is phenomenal! The food is unbelievable. I will return. Donna Gavroy Below and above the water – the scenery is constantly changing! You always have something to look at. Wildlife, mountains, ice burgs … Continue reading

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Swimming in a pool in the middle of an iceberg. I mean….WOW. Is this real?

The Garden. An “adults only” dive. ‘It just keeps getting better’ could be the theme of this trip so far. Yesterday we didn’t dive but instead spent an epic day playing in the ice calved off Le Conte glacier. In … Continue reading

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The cute Sea Otter eating the crab was so great. OnBoard the Nautilus Swell in Alaska Guest Comments May 12 – 22, 2011

OnBoard the Nautilus Swell in Alaska Guest Comments May 12 – 22, 2011 Jett:  Wooden island was one of the most spectacular cold water dive sites I’ve seen yet.  The sea lion was buzzing us while we searched through the large boulder … Continue reading

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An Underwater Garden Rivalled by None

I have come to Alaska on three different boats, including the Nautilus Explorer and the Nautilus Swell and been lucky enough to see and dive a lot of South East Alaska. I am careful not to take it for granted … Continue reading

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Guest Notes from the Maiden Voyage: They knew the Dive Sites like the Back of their Hands and Fully Understood the Tides and Currents.

The Swell is a great dive boat for exploring the port Hardy area widely. We generally anchored in a calm cove somewhere for a full day and night then moved on to another area with very different dive sites and … Continue reading

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I wish there were more expeditions out here. I would come all the time.

Guest Comments from Maiden Voyage from Port Hardy to Sitka Alaska May 2011 Randi: The Transpac in Butedale was the dive I looked most forward to on this trip. I have been twice to Alaska and twice to BC but … Continue reading

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This Boat is Beautiful – the Crew have been Unbelievable..

Guest comments – May 1, 2011 Repositioning trip – Port Hardy to Ketchikan – Nautilus Swell Julie – The boat is beautiful – I’ve been on for less than 24 hours – the crew have been unbelievable. Craig – Seven … Continue reading

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