Monthly Archives: August 2011

One morning I awoke to the sounds of a whale blowing, opened my eyes and watched it sound while I was still snuggled in the sheets. Magic! Nautilus Swell August 2011

Our trip on the Swell was above and beyond my expectations! Having spent many years aboard the Nautilus Explorer in Alaska with Captain Mike Lever, I was a little worried to meet such a young crew on the Swell. They … Continue reading

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Amongst a steady showing of blowhole water signals, knobby waving flippers and massive diving tail flukes, a cast of wondering eyes meets an unexpected surprise.

The beauty that is Alaska never ceases to amaze me, the same goes for the divers crazy enough to dive her waters. Every trip, however, without fail, they all line up to board the vessel, eager to get in the … Continue reading

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breaching of three Humpback whales and more aboard the Nautilus Swell Aug 2011

As a student, (North Vancouver, B.C.), interning aboard the Nautilus Swell Liveaboard has been a remarkable experience; My position aboard the Swell is as a deckhand and galley assistant, on a daily basis there are astonishing advantages to interning with … Continue reading

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Prowfish on the Princess Sophia Wreck. Alaska July 30, 2011 Nautilus Swell

July 30, 2011 Alaska on the Nautilus Swell The trip has ended and with so many highlights I am prone to just focus on one for this blog as a quick summary wouldn’t give the adventures justice. So.. I call … Continue reading

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